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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

Why some Canadians are skeptical about Mark Carney's intentions 02.03.2025

Political commentator Sandy White joined Joanne Vrakas on CJAD 800.

What does the Trump-Zelenskyy White House meeting mean for dipolmacy? 01.03.2025

John Parisella, formerly Robert Bourassa’s Chief of Staff, former Quebec delegate in New York City, Senior Advisor of Business Outreach at National’s Montreal office

The Food Professor: How inter-provincial trade barriers could make it difficult to buy Canadian 01.03.2025

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.

Budget-friendly food staples you should have in your kitchen 01.03.2025

Nutritionist Kim Arrey joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about healthy living. You can find Kim at  kimarreynutrition.com .

Looking back at the women who have shaped Montreal over the years 01.03.2025

Thom Seivewright is a tour guide turned social media star. Thom joined Joanne Varakas to talk about his love for Montreal. You can follow Thom on Instagram .

Dr. Labos: How will health care cuts in the U.S. impact Canadians? 23.02.2025

Dr. Christopher Labos joined Sue Smith (in for Joanne Vrakas) for his Sunday Morning House Call. Dr. Labos will be signing copies of his book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer , on February 26th at the Chambly Senior Centre. You can find more about his book here .

Why is snow clearing in Montreal taking longer than expected? 23.02.2025

City of Montreal spokesperson, Guillaume Rivest joined Sue Smith (in for Joanne Vrakas) to discuss how snow removal operations following last weekend's blizzard.

Everything you need to know about Canada's professional women's soccer league 23.02.2025

Canada is about to have its 1st profesional women's soccer league. Last week, the Northern Super League announced its schedule for the upcoming season. Founder Diana Matheson joined Sue Smith (in for Joanne Vrakas) to discuss the hurdles of putting the league together. You can find more at NSL.ca .

What to expect from the 24th annual Montreal Boat Show 23.02.2025

The 24th annual Montreal Boat Show is on this weekend at Palais des congrès. General director Josée Côté joined Sue Smith (in for Joanne Vrakas) to talk about the event.

Amazon has purchased James Bond. What does it mean for the franchise? 22.02.2025

Joblo.com film critic Chris Bumbray joined Sue Smith (in for Joanne Vrakas) to talk about the latest entertainment news.

New study finds many CEGEP students are dealing with food insecurity 22.02.2025

Roxanne Dupuis is the co-ordinator of Student Services at John Abbott College. She joined Sue Smith (in for Joanne Vrakas) to discuss food insecurity for CEGEP students.

The Food Professor: The Trump effect on food safety in Canada 22.02.2025

Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab, Sylvain Charlebois, better known as The Food Professor, joined Sue Smith (in for Joanne Vrakas) on CJAD 800.

'Very impossible driving': Climatologist warns of heavy snow and strong winds for Montreal 16.02.2025

David Phillips, climatologist at Environment Canada, joined Joanne Vrakas to preview what type of weather could be expected in Montreal on Sunday.

Here's what you can expect from Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary special 16.02.2025

The Montreal Gazette's Bill Brownstein joined Joanne Vrakas to preview Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary special.

How a romantic break up could cause serious medical issues 16.02.2025

Dr. Jennifer Russell is the head of Adult Psychology at the MUHC. She joined Joanne Vrakas.

Boycotting U.S. wine: Are there actually any comparable alternatives? 16.02.2025

Jon Cercone is a sommelier at Taverne Sur Le Square in Westmount. He joined Joanne Vrakas with some wines to consider if you're avoiding U.S. wines.

Black History Month: Taking a look at one of the first Black neighbourhoods in Montreal 16.02.2025

Thom Seivewright is a tour guide turned social media star. Thom joined Joanne Varakas to talk about his love for Montreal. You can follow Thom on Instagram .

Dr. Labos: Taking a look at the dangers of the 'wellness cult' industry 16.02.2025

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

How did the premiers meeting with U.S. officials go? 16.02.2025

Political commentator Sandy White joined Joanne Vrakas on CJAD 800.

Dr. Soles: Does birth order explain your personality? 15.02.2025

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

New TV series looks at challenges faced by caregivers in Quebec 15.02.2025

Documentarian Anne-Marie Withenshaw joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about her new project, 'Quand les rôles s’inversent'

Why are women more affected by heart health issues? 15.02.2025

Wendy Wray is the Director of the MUHC Women's Health Heart Initiative.

The Food Professor: Here's why Tim Hortons is shifting towards Canadian-made supplies 15.02.2025

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, ‘The Food Professor’, Senior Director at Agri-Food Analytics Lab, and Professor of Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University

Let's talk about sex: Is it possible to separate sex and intimacy? 09.02.2025

Dr. Jennifer Russell is the head of Adult Psychology at the MUHC. She joined Joanne Vrakas.

From The Beekeeper to Tree on a Hill: Here's what's trending on various streaming services 09.02.2025

The Montreal Gazette's Bill Brownstein joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about the latest entertainment news.

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