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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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Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

How the Irish helped shape Montreal over the years 15.03.2025

Thom Seivewright is a tour guide turned social media star. He joined Sue Smith (in for Joanne Vrakas) to discuss how the Irish helped shape Montreal over the years. You can find Thom on Instagram .

Why does losing an hour of sleep impact us so much? 09.03.2025

Dr. Jennifer Russell is the head of Adult Psychology at the MUHC. She joined Sue Smith (in for Joanne Vrakas) to discuss why the time change takes such a toll on our bodies.

What's Trending: Kylie Minogue in Montreal, 20 years of YouTube and more 09.03.2025

Lola Kalder is the content producer for The Elias Makos Show. She joined Sue Smith (in for Joanne Vrakas) to discuss What's Trending. You can follow Lola on Instagram .

Dr. Labos: Why measles outbreaks are on the rise in Canada 09.03.2025

Dr. Christopher Labos joined Sue Smith (in for Joanne Vrakas) for his Sunday Morning House Call.

Dog sledding is gaining in popularity across North America 09.03.2025

Veterinarian and rehabilitation practitioner, Dr. Laurie Dunbar joined Sue Smith (in for Joanne Vrakas) to discuss the increase in popularity of dog sledding.

Is the U.S. becoming an autocracy? 09.03.2025

Political commentator Sandy White joined Sue Smith (in for Joanne Vrakas) to discuss how the United States are becoming an autocracy and why it's worrisome.

Here's where to find the best zeppole in Montreal 09.03.2025

Dustin Gilman, better known online as Food Guy Montreal, joined Sue Smith (in for Joanne Vrakas) to share his suggestions on where to find the best zeppole in Montreal ahead of St. Joseph's Day on March 19. Image: Pizzeria Gema

Wine and pasta: Suggestions for the perfect pairings 09.03.2025

Host of Unwined, Mandi Robertson joined Sue Smith (in for Joanne Vrakas) to share some pasta and wine pairings. You can follow Mandi on Instagram .

How will U.S. tariffs impact the tech industry? 09.03.2025

Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News. He joined Sue Smith (in for Joanne Vrakas) to discuss how U.S. tariffs may impact the tech industry.

The Food Professor: How will U.S. tariffs impact food prices? 08.03.2025

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, better known as ‘The Food Professor’, is Senior Director at Agri-Food Analytics Lab, and Professor of Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University. He joined Sue Smith (in for Joanne Vrakas) to discuss the impact of U.S. tariffs on food prices.

Dr. Soles: The importance of getting your kids back to a regular routine after spring break 08.03.2025

Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles joined Sue Smith (in for Joanne Vrakas) You can find Dr. Soles at drtamarasoles.com .

Chef V: Fresh recipes to shift away from cold weather mindset 08.03.2025

Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco joined Sue Smith (in for Joanne Vrakas) to talk about all things food. You can follow Vanessa on Instagram .

The history behind some of the most iconic buildings in Montreal 08.03.2025

Thom Seivewright is a tour guide turned social media star. He joined Sue Smith (in for Joanne Vrakas) to discuss iconic buildings that helped shape Montreal over the years. You can find Thom on Instagram .

What is Nutrition Month and what is this year's theme? 08.03.2025

Dietitian nutriotionist Kim Arrey from joined Sue Smith (in for Joanne Vrakas) to talk about healthy living. You can find kim at kimarreynutrition.com and follow her on Instagram .

Christine Long's Stories Of The Week: Breakthrough ALS drug, acupuncture for pets and more 08.03.2025

CTV News Montreal's Christine Long joined Sue Smith with her stories of the week.

Here's what you can expect from Season 3 of Jack Reacher 08.03.2025

The Montreal Gazette's Bill Brownstein joined Sue Smith (in for Joanne Vrakas) to look at the world of entertainment.

The science behind climate change is now part of CEGEP curriculums 08.03.2025

Stephen Cohen is a Physics teacher at Vanier College and he joined Sue Smith (in for Joanne Vrakas) to discuss how climate change is being taught at the CEGEP level. Stephen is also the author of Getting Physics: Nature's Laws as a Guide to Life. You can find more on his book here . 

How parents can help their kids regulate their emotions 02.03.2025

Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles joined Joanne Vrakas on CJAD 800.

Fun wine suggestions that go well with a nice meal 02.03.2025

Unwined's Mandi Robertson joined Joanne Vrakas on CJAD 800. You can follow Mandi on Instagram . You can also join Mandi's virtual wine club on Substack .

What to expect at the 2025 Oscars 02.03.2025

The Montreal Gazette's Bill Brownstein joined Joanne Vrakas with a preview of this year's Oscars.

What to ask your doctor about when it comes to breast cancer screening 02.03.2025

Dr. Jean Seely is a professor of Radiology at the University of Ottawa. She joined Joanne Vrakas.

Looking to avoid the U.S. this March break? Here are some alternate travel suggestions 02.03.2025

Food and travel writer Catherine Maisonneuve joined Joanne Vrakas with some March break travel ideas that do not involve the U.S. You can follow Catherine on Instagram .

What's Trending: Previewing Festival d'été de Québec, TikTok's influence on shopping trends and more 02.03.2025

Lola Kalder is the content producer for The Elias Makos Show. She joined Joanne Vrakas with What's Trending. You can follow Lola on Instagram .  

Dr. Labos: The good, the bad and the ugly of salt in our diets 02.03.2025

Dr. Christopher Labos joined Joanne Vrakas for his Sunday Morning House Call.

Here are some restaurants to check out during Montréal en Lumière 02.03.2025

Dustin Gilman, better known online as Food Guy Montreal , joined Joanne Vrakas to discuss the 2025 edition of the Montréal en Lumière festival and what foodies can look forward to.

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