Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

Hosting friends and loved ones this holiday weekend?  Wine expert Mandi Roberston  has her top Easter wine picks.

A new study finds Canadians are sleep deprived. What is sleep hygiene, sometimes referred to as 'sleepmaxxing,' and how can it help you get a better night's rest? Dr Christopher Labos explains.  

Looking for something to satisfy your sweet tooth? Dustin Gilman (AKA FoodguyMTL) takes us to the city’s best chocolate shops.

Billionaires in space: a waste of money vanity project or a real scientific endeavor? Vanier College physics teacher Stephen Cohen gets into it.

Montreal church city? Montreal is home to the largest church in the country. Tour guide Thom Sievewright explores Montreal’s rich and complex relationship to these iconic buildings.

Getting our teens ready for their first summer jobs: How do we get a generation growing up on screens ready to function in real life?

Trying to sneak in an AI lawyer into court, social media is no longer social and the account you should be following. Lola Kalder with another edition of What’s Trending.

The latest on Nintendo Switch 2 delays, electronic cats and robotic cakes. Tech journalist Kris Abel with more.  

How did our federal leaders fare in the debates and did anyone move the needle? Political analyst Sandy White takes a look. Political commentator Sandy White served as a political advisor to Stephen Harper. He can be heard every Sunday at 8:10 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas with his take on the latest from the world of politics. Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Friends and family coming over for the holiday long weekend? Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco has your quick and delicious brunch all set to go.

Former CTV News Anchor and author Tara Schwartz shares her long journey to motherhood and why it’s important to take the stigma off infertility.

New music for Kelly Clarkson and an update on the P Diddy trial. Kelly Alexander has those stories and more on a new 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.

Ozempic for everyone? Weight Watchers has filed for bankruptcy and now doctors are saying it could be safe for kids. Food professor Sylvain Charlebois explains how the food industry is taking on the appetite suppressant.    Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, better known as ‘The Food Professor’, is Senior Director at Agri-Food Analytics Lab and Professor of Faculties of Management and A...

Tough economic times, a trade war and lots of uncertainty. Are we entering a dead zone for job hunters? HR expert Jessica Glazer says, the jobs are still there but the market has changed.

You are what you eat. Can a diet help slow down or even prevent Alzheimer’s? Nutritionist Kim Arrey explains. Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.

How long should you wait before having sex with a new partner? 3 dates? 10 dates? Should you set a rule? We asked psychologist Dr Jennifer Russell to weigh in. 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.

Looking to try something new. CJAD800’s Mandi Roberston explores the world of Portuguese wines.

Family secrets, DNA and lots of singing. Joanne Vrakas chats with Noam Tomaschoff, star and writer of the Segal Center’s latest musical “Our Little Secret, The 23andMe Musical”

A new N-D-G center is bringing together much needed services for new moms and their babies. Joanne talks with  Arielle Rousseau co-founder of Centre Saulestice.

Lola Kalder explores  the dark side of the “kidfluencer” industry on another edition of What’s Trending.

Tech expert Kris Abel has the latest on the Nintendo Switch potential price increase and delays.

Political commentator Sandy White joins Joanne with the latest from  the campaign trail.

Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles explains how to shield our kids from the stress.

Former Canadian Air Guitar Champion, Geneviève “The Phoenix” Leblanc explains what separates the best from the rest.

New music from Lizzo, a new Judds docuseries and how much for Bon Jovi tickets? Kelly Alexander has that and more on 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.