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Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

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Joanne has all the info you need to kick off your day. The foundation of Weekends with Joanne Vrakas is news, weather, sports and a review of your entertainment options, but Joanne also has great interviews and contributors on a range of topics.

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Stories of the Week: West Island kitchen helping the vulnerable, bike safety and more 03.05.2025 6:38

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.

Why Montreal bleeds bleu, blanc, rouge: A brief history of the Canadiens 03.05.2025 7:11

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.

Food Professor: Will the recent election impact grocery prices in Canada? 03.05.2025 6:46

The Food Professor, Sylvain Charlebois joins Joanne to discuss the impact of the Liberal win on your grocery store bill.

Press Review: How Carney did in Quebec, school cell phone ban and more 03.05.2025 7:01

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

Pointe Claire's Corbeille de Pain is celebrating 10 years with its empty bowls event 03.05.2025 4:05

A West-Island charity is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Corbeille de Pain is putting on its annual empty bowls campaign to support local artists and feed the hungry.

Nathan Fielder's 'The Rehearsal' is back for a second season 27.04.2025 8:02

Bill’s picks: Wondering what to watch or where to go this weekend? Bill Brownstein has you covered. 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.

Do men and women cheat for different reasons? 27.04.2025 6:55

Do men and women cheat for different reasons and can couples survive it? Head of adult psychology at the MUHC, Dr. Jennifer Russell explains.

Wine selections that pair well with BBQ 27.04.2025 7:02

BBQ season is around the corner. So is the season for BBQ wines. Unwined’s Mandi Robertson shares her top pics.

Is it safe for kids to be using Ozempic to combat obesity? 27.04.2025 7:19

Ozempic for kids? There are new guidelines for treating childhood obesity. Dr. Julius Erdstein, assistant professor in Pediatrics at McGill University and director of division in adolescent medicine at the Montreal’s Children’s Hospital explains.

How to keep discourse going amid differing political stances 27.04.2025 7:45

As Canada votes, etiquette expert Julie Blais Comeau joins Joanne Vrakas to talk about how to stay civil in polarizing times. 

Kendrick Lamar has been named new Chanel ambassador and other social trends 27.04.2025 4:14

Social Media Winner and Losers of the Week and the one account you need to follow. Lola Kalder is content producer for The Elias Makos Show on CJAD 800. She joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 7:40 a.m. to share online trends and what is happening closer to Montreal.

Dr. Labos: Cannabis use is on the rise among Canadian teens. How does it impact their brains? 27.04.2025 6:31

Cannabis use is one the rise among Canadian teens. How does it impact their development? Dr. Christopher Labos explains.

Tech Files: How the Nintendo Switch 2 got caught up in the U.S. trade wars 27.04.2025 7:36

Tech journalist Kris Abel joined Joanne Vrakas to discuss how Nintendo's Switch 2 got caught up in the U.S. trade war.

Are Canadians voting on policy, Trump or looking for something new? 27.04.2025 6:02

Canadians are getting ready to vote. Are we voting on policy, Trump or looking for something new?  Political analyst Sandy White joins Joanne Vrakas before the big day.

'Quite grand of an affair': A recap of Pope Francis' funeral 26.04.2025 7:13

Pope Francis was laid to rest on Saturday. CTV News' Quebec Bureau Chief, Genevieve Beauchemin joined Joanne Vrakas live from Rome.

Montreal Archbishop reflects on the legacy of Pope Francis 26.04.2025 8:25

Montreal Archbishop, Christian Lépine joins Joanne Vrakas to discuss the legacy of Pope Francis as he is laid to rest.

Food Professor: How working from home is changing the way we eat 26.04.2025 6:36

Canadians are leading the way for working from home. The Food Professor, Sylvain Charlebois explains how this is affecting how and what we eat.

Hollywood 365: The American Music Award nominations are here 26.04.2025 6:16

The latest from your favorite celebrities. 95.9 Virgin Radio host, Kelly Alexander joins Joanne Vrakas for another edition of Hollywood 365.

Quebec is recommending a full cellphone ban in schools. Is the solution too simple? 26.04.2025 6:45

Quebec is recommending a full cellphone and electronic devices in schools. Is there any evidence to suggest it is beneficial? Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles weighs in.

Stories of the Week: Tipping changes in Quebec, Dawson's environmental practices and more 26.04.2025 5:21

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.

Tom Whelan's Press Review: Mark Carney's resume and his winking problem 26.04.2025 6:53

CJAD 800’s Tom Whelan joins Joanne Vrakas with his Saturday press review.

Why are some food dyes banned in the U.S. but not in Canada? 26.04.2025 6:50

Are food dyes really that bad for us? Americans seem to think so but what is Canada doing about it? Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.

How Saint-Laurent Boulevard shaped Montreal over the years 26.04.2025 5:57

“La Main” is Montreal’s iconic St- Laurent Boulevard. Montreal tour guide Thom Sievewright explains how it shaped Montreal and barely survived construction. 

Brownstein: Liam Neeson's role in Absolution, the whacky Government Cheese 20.04.2025 6:50

Wondering what to watch or where to go this weekend? Bill Brownstein has you covered.

What do you do when your partner and your parents don’t get along? 20.04.2025 7:44

What do you do when your partner and your parents don’t get along? Do you take sides or stay out of it knowing somebody ends up mad. Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russell guides us through the mess. Dr. Jennifer Russell is the head of Adult Psychology at the MUHC. She joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 8:40 a.m. to discuss the importance of mental health.