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Weekends with Joanne Vrakas
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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Episodes
Everything you need to know about registering your child for kindergarten with the EMSB 26.01.2025 7:30
Michael Cohen is the marketing and communications director at the English Montreal School Board. He joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about how to register your child for kindergarten. You can find more here .
Babies on skateboards: New study looks at how infants develop language 26.01.2025 6:54
Linda Polka is a professor at McGill University in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. She joined Joanne Vrakas to discuss new research into how babies communicate and develop language.
How tech companies are ushering in the Lunar New Year 26.01.2025 7:03
Tech expert Kris Abel joined Joanne Vrakas to discuss how big tech companies are ushering in the Year of the Snake.
Dr. Labos: What is HPV and what are the benefits of vaccination? 26.01.2025 7:54
Dr. Christopher Labos joined Joanne Vrakas for his Sunday Morning House Call. This week, he discussed the benefits of the HPV vaccine. Dr. Labos will be signing copies of his book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer? , on February 5th at the Canadian Legion in Greenfield Park.
What challenges are the federal Liberals facing right now? 26.01.2025 6:57
Political commentator Sandy White joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about the federal Liberal leadership race.
Dr. Soles: What to do if your child is being left out of social situations 25.01.2025 7:20
Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about how to talk to your kids when they are being left out of social situations.
How one Montreal initiative is raising funds to send kids to prom 25.01.2025 6:16
Linda Blouin joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about Fées Marraines (Fairy Godmothers), an initiative that raises money for kids to be able to afford prom. You can find more here .
New MUHC campaign aims to raise millions for palliative care 25.01.2025 6:46
Marie-Hélène Laramée is president and CEO of the MUHC Foundation. She joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about the latest fundraising campaign for palliative care. You can find out more and donate at muhcfoundation.com .
How coffee culture has evolved in Montreal + some of the best coffee shops in the city 25.01.2025 8:20
Thom Seivewright is a tour guide turned social media star. He joined Joanne Varakas to talk about coffee culture in Montreal over the years and some of the best coffee shops in the city.
The Food Professor: Will U.S. tariff threats impact food prices in Canada? 25.01.2025 6:39
The Food Professor from Dalhousie University, Sylvain Charlebois, joined Joanne Vrakas to discuss if the threat of U.S. tariffs will impact food prices in Canada.
CAE inaugurates new training centre for future air traffic controllers in Ville Saint-Laurent 19.01.2025 6:47
CAE's Stella Hughes joined Ken Connors (in for Joanne Vrakas) to discuss the company's new training centre in Ville Saint-Laurent.
How did Dave Chappelle do on Saturday Night Live? 19.01.2025 8:51
The Montreal Gazette's Bill Brownstein joined Ken Connors (in for Joanne Vrakas) to take a look at Dave Chappelle's appearance on Saturday Night Live.
January blues: Tips to help beat seasonal mood dips 19.01.2025 7:07
Dr. Jennifer Russell is the head of Adult Psychology at the MUHC. She joined Ken Connors (in for Joanne Vrakas) to discuss how to deal with the 'January blues'.
Wine with fondue: Tips for perfect pairings 19.01.2025 7:03
Mandi Robertson joined Ken Connors (in for Joanne Vrakas) on CJAD 800 to discuss wines that pair well with fondue. You can follow Mandi on Instagram . You can also join Mandi at Cookery Westmount on January 29th. More info here .
The Montreal Auto Show: What to expect at the 2025 edition 19.01.2025 7:30
This weekend was the opening weekend for the 80th edition of The Montreal Auto Show. Spokesperson Bertrand Godin joined Ken Connors (in for Joanne Vrakas) to discuss what patrons can expect.
Dr. Labos: Debunking myths about ivermectin and cancer 19.01.2025 6:20
Dr. Christopher Labos joined Ken Connors (in for Joanne Vrakas) for his Sunday Morning House Call.
Dr. Soles: How to find the right school for your child 18.01.2025 8:08
Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about what parents should be looking for when choosing a school for their child.
Montreal teen spends last high school year sailing the world 18.01.2025 10:02
Anais Samanez Denis is a top tier Montreal student who is sailing around the world in her last year of high school. She joined Joanne Vrakas to discuss what the experience has been like. You can donate to Anais on her GoFundMe page here . You can follow Anais on Instagram .
Montreal firsts: The first car owner, first steamship, first bridge and more 18.01.2025 8:16
Thom Seivewright is a tour guide turned social media star. Thom joined Joanne Varakas to talk about Montreal "firsts". You can follow Thom on Instagram .
The Food Professor: Could a U.S. product boycott have an impact on potential tariffs? 18.01.2025 6:06
The Food Professor from Dalhousie University, Sylvain Charlebois, joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about the demise of the Cherry Blossom and how U.S. tariffs may impact relations with Canada.
The importance of detecting signs of dementia early on 12.01.2025 7:23
Dr. Jennifer Russell is the head of Adult Psychology at the MUHC. She joined Joanne Vrakas to discuss the early signs of dementia and its impact on memory, language and more.
Wine suggestions from 'off the beaten path' regions of the world 12.01.2025 6:40
Wine journalist Mandi Robertson joined Joanne Vrakas to share a list of wines that go well with winter weather. Mandi can be heard every Saturday at 11 a.m. on Wineside with Mandi on CJAD 800. You can also follow Mandi on Instagram . You can also join Mandi Robertson at her next event at Cookery Westmount on January 29th. More info here .
Here are the biggest AI trends to watch out for in 2025 12.01.2025 6:34
Tech expert Alex Thibault joined Joanne Vrakas to discuss artificial intelligence trends to watch out for in 2025.
Montreal SPCA urges people to adopt a pet as shelter reaches full capacity 12.01.2025 7:49
Laurence Masse is the executive director of the SPCA. She joined Joanne Vrakas to discuss why the shelter has seen an increase in animal intake and the importance of adopting a pet.
Could Donald Trump's threats to annex Canada actually happen? 12.01.2025 7:18
Constitutional lawyer Frédéric Berard from Gattuso Bouchard Mazzone joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about Donald Trump's
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