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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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O Canada: Here are some Canadian wine options 09.02.2025 6:13

WIne journalist Mandi Robertson shares some Canadian wines worth looking into. You can follow Mandi on Instagram .

Meet Jeremy Gohier: a 7'3 Montreal teenager with big dreams 09.02.2025 8:44

Jeremy Gohier is a 14 year old Montrealer who is 7'3 and a basketball player at Ecole George Vanier in Laval. He and his coach, Daniel Mulumba joined Joanne Vrakas on CJAD 800.

Here are some Montreal-based food options for the big game 09.02.2025 7:21

Dustin Gilman (better known online as Food Guy Montreal) joined Joanne Vrakas to discuss where to find the best holiday sweets in Montreal.

Here are some easy, affordable DIY Valentine's Day ideas 09.02.2025 7:04

Design expert Christian Dare joined Joanne Vrakas with his affordable Valentine's Day ideas.

Dr. Labos: What is fentanyl and how has it become the focus of the current opioid crisis? 09.02.2025 7:33

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

How dependent is Canada on the U.S. for technology-related products? 09.02.2025 7:59

Tech expert Kris Abel joined Joanne Vrakas on CJAD 800. You can follow Kris on Instagram .

With Trump in power and Carney running for the Liberals, should the Conservatives be worried? 09.02.2025 7:40

Political commentator Sandy White joined Joanne Vrakas on CJAD 800.

Dr. Soles: What is 'slutshaming' and how does it affect women? 08.02.2025 6:55

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

Is free trade between Canada and the U.S. a thing of the past? 08.02.2025 7:19

Professor Emeritus at the HEC, Jacques Nantel joined Joanne Vrakas to discuss the potential impacts of U.S. tariff threats.

What affect has social media had on eating disorders? 08.02.2025 6:07

Kyla Fox from the Kyla Fox Centre joined Joanne Vrakas to discuss eating disorders. You can find more information at kylafoxcentre.com .

City of love: Here are some legendary Montreal love stories 08.02.2025 8:03

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 .

The Food Professor: How to buy Canadian at the grocery store 08.02.2025 7:24

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

Brownstein previews The Grammy Awards! 02.02.2025 7:09

The Montreal Gazette's Bill Brownstein joined Joanne to preview The Grammy Awards.

THE DANISH ART OF HYGGE 02.02.2025 7:11

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

The Trump Tariffs Have Arrived 02.02.2025 7:58

John Parisella is a special advisor at National Public Relations and he joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about the now official Trump tariffs.

Mandi Robertson's Grammy Wines! 02.02.2025 6:17

Mandi Robertson brought you her wines of the week on Unwined. You can follow Mandi on instagram @mandiwineside Mandi  will be hosting a wine tasting on Wednesday March 12th. You can find more information at https://cookery-store.ca/products/in-person-class-tasting-tuscany-wed-march-12-cookery-westmount

The Food Guy rates the best diners in Montreal! 02.02.2025 8:01

Dustin Gilman (better known online as @foodguyMTL) joins Joanne Vrakas to discuss the best diners in Montreal. 

Dr. Labos : Vaccine Misinformation is back! 02.02.2025 6:54

Dr. Christopher Labos joined Joanne Vrakas for his Sunday Morning House Call.  Dr. Labos will be signing copies of his book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer? , on February 5th at the Canadian Legion in Greenfield Park.

Dr. Soles : When your child refuses to read 01.02.2025 5:59

Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about kids refusing to read.

The Trump tariffs are expected soon 01.02.2025 6:43

John Parisella is a special advisor at National Public Relations and he joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about the impact of the incoming Trump tariffs.

Looking back at a turbulent week in AI! 01.02.2025 7:03

Alex Thibault, the chief expert in Residnce at the DMZ in Toronto, joined Joanne Vrakas on CJAD 800.

Classic Montreal Music Venues! 01.02.2025 8:25

Thom Seivewright is a tour guide turned social media star. He joined Joanne Varakas on CJAD 800.

The Food Professor explains the upcoming Trump tariffs 01.02.2025 7:00

The Food Professor from Dalhousie University, Sylvain Charlebois, joined Joanne Vrakas on CJAD 800.

Why is it so difficult to have a conversation with someone who has different views than us? 26.01.2025 7:05

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

How to find a great inexpensive wine 26.01.2025 6:37

Jon Cercone is a sommelier at Taverne Sur Le Square in Westmount. He joined Joanne Vrakas to look at inexpensive wines that will impress guests. You can follow Jon on Instagram for more.