Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

The end of the school year can’t come fast enough for some students... stress, exams, finals and big transitions ahead. Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles can be heard every Saturday at 8:40 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas to discuss issues affecting children's mental health.

When life gives you lemons you call Chef V! Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco shares her lemon picatta recipe with Joanne. Chef and TV host Vanessa Gianfrancesco can heard every Saturday at 8:20 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas sharing her favourite recipes and kitchen tips.

May is National Caregivers Month. How do we make things easier for people caring for loved ones? How do we ask our bosses for flexibility? Care consultant and founder of Monarque Solutions, Cynthia Iorio has tips on how to start those difficult conversations.

The latest on the Sean ’Diddy’ Combs sex-trafficking trial, a new album for Soundgarden, Amy Poehler gets a new show and more. Kelly Alexander joins Joanne with another edition of Hollywood 365. 95.9 Virgin Radio's Kelly Alexander joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas with the latest entertainment and pop culture news. She can be heard every Saturday at 7:50 a.m.

Tourist season is around the corner. Montreal tour guide Thom Seivewright on where to take your visiting friends and the tourist traps to avoid. Thom Seivewright is a tour guide turned social media star. He can be heard every Saturday at 7:40 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas sharing hidden gems and facts you may not know about Montreal.

A group of strangers save a cat stuck in a tree, big names at Just For Laughs and the Summit School gets a make-over. CTV’s Christine Long joins Joanne with her top stories of the week. Christine Long is a journalist with CTV Montreal. She joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 6:20 a.m. to look back at local newsmakers of the week.

A new report takes a closer look at how Canadians feel about food. From pricing to availability, the Canadian Food Sentiment Index delves into our behaviours around food and spending in particular. The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois joins Joanne with more.      Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, better known as ‘The Food Professor’, is Senior Director at Agri-Food Analytics...

CJAD 800's Dawn Kagan-Fleming goes over the weekend stories impacting Montrealers.

You are what you eat. Nutritionist Kim Arrey explains how certain foods can help slow skin ageing. Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.

Wondering what to watch or what to do in Montreal? Bill Brownstein has you covered.

Are adults as addicted to their screens as teens and what is it doing to our mental health? Psychologist Dr Jennifer Russell takes a closer look.

Prices are going up everywhere, including at the SAQ. Wine expert Jon Cercone has you covered with wines and bubbles under 23$.

From Mount Everest to the Sahara Desert, Quebec author Sebastien Sasseville’s new show “Perspective” takes you on an adventure around the globe. You can find more information here .

Summer is around the corner and so are patio days. Design expert Christian Dare joins Joanne with tips on how to maximize your minimal outdoor space.  

Jon Bon Jovi fighting with the mayor and kids wrecking art in museums. Lola Kalder joins Joanne with another edition of What’s Trending.

What’s the deal with seed oils and are they as bad as RFK says? Dr Christopher Labos separates fact from fiction.

The future of fast food burgers is changing, a new way to birdwatch and using virtual reality to fight catcalling and abuse. Tech journalist Kris Abel explains.

Political commentator Sandy White discusses what comes next for the Conservatives, the NDP and the country.

CTV News Channel anchor and former Montrealer Todd van der Heyden joins Joanne to discuss his journey to becoming a dad. 

Bill Brownstein has been a columnist with the Montreal Gazette since 1987. He joins Weekeds with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday and Sunday at 8:50 a.m. with his suggestions on what to stream and which shows to check out in and around the city.

Summer is around the corner and for must kids that means camp. Fun for some, daunting for others. Child Psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles helps get your kids ready for summer camp.

Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.

Chef and TV host Vanessa Gianfrancesco can heard every Saturday at 8:20 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas sharing her favourite recipes and kitchen tips.

A first of its kind in Canada. The new Maison Rose offers personalized family and patient care for  women dealing with breast cancer.

95.9 Virgin Radio's Kelly Alexander joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas with the latest entertainment and pop culture news. She can be heard every Saturday at 7:50 a.m.