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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

Tariffs for dummies: Explaining Trump's tariff threat on foreign goods 30.11.2024

Senior lecturer in Economics at Concordia University, Moshe Lander joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on foreign goods.

The Food Professor: How Ozempic is transforming Canadians' eating habits 30.11.2024

Joanne Vrakas is joined by Sylvain Charlebois of Dalhousie University, better known as The Food Professor.

Which beverage is healthiest: coffee, green tea or diet soda? 30.11.2024

Registered dietitian nutritionist, Kim Arrey joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about healthy living. You can find Kim at kimarreynutrition.com

How to better cope with being single after a divorce 24.11.2024

Kelly Alexander, in for Joanne Vrakas, in conversation with Dr. Jennifer Russell, head of Adult Psychology at the MUHC.

Wines that match well with traditional holiday snacks 24.11.2024

Kelly Alexander, in for Joanne Vrakas, is joined by Mandi Robertson, host of Unwined on CJAD 800.

The best Italian restaurants in Montreal right now 24.11.2024

Dustin Gilman (better known online as Food Guy Montreal) joined Kelly Alexander, in for Joanne Vrakas, to talk about some of the best Italian restaurants in Montreal.

New survey suggests bad behaviour among Quebec students is on the rise 24.11.2024

Kelly Alexander, in for Joanne Vrakas, talking with with Westwood Senior High School teacher Catherine Hogan.

Language Commissioner wants more French courses in English CEGEPs and Universities 24.11.2024

Joanne Vrakas is joined by constitutional lawyer Frédéric Bérard

New report paints a controversial portrait of Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre 23.11.2024

Joanne Vrakas is joined by political commentator Sandy White.

Practical parenting tips for children with ADHD 23.11.2024

Joanne Vrakas is joined by child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles.

Why are wines at Quebec grocery stores subpar compared to those at the SAQ? 23.11.2024

Joanne Vrakas is joined by wine expert Jon Cercone of Brommelier Montreal and Taverne Sur Le Square

The Food Professor: What the Liberals' GST holiday means for groceries 23.11.2024

Joanne Vrakas is joined by Sylvain Charlebois of Dalhousie University, better known as The Food Professor.

How does closure help in the healing process at the end of a relationship? 17.11.2024

Dr. Jennifer Russell is the head of Adult Psychology at the MUHC.

From rotisserie to fried, here's where to find the best chicken in Montreal 17.11.2024

Dustin Gilman (better known online as Food Guy Montreal) joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about where to find the best chicken in Montreal.

Previewing this year's Shield Of Athena fundraiser 17.11.2024

Melpa Kamateros is the executive director of Shield Of Athena. She joined Joanne Vrakas to preview the organization's upcoming fundraiser on November 23 (which will be hosted by Joanne). You can purchase tickets at shieldofathena.com

Dr. Labos: Why influencers may be wrong about their takes on cortisol 17.11.2024

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

How a trackway discovery could point to the existence of much smaller dinosaurs 17.11.2024

Dr. Hans Larsson, an associate professor and curator of vertebrae, paleontology and biology at McGill University, joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about all things dinosaurs.

Should your kids be allowed to see their report cards? 16.11.2024

Child psychologist Tamara Soles joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about report card season.

Previewing the new season of Apple TV's black comedy series, Bad Sisters 16.11.2024

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

How the McGill Community for Lifelong Learning allows seniors to engage in peer learning 16.11.2024

Christopher Neal is the President of the McGill Community for Lifelong Learning. Christopher joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about how the program allows seniors to engage in peer learning. You can find more information at Mcgill.ca/mcll . You can also find out more at McGill University's Open House on November 27th.

Here are some movies you didn't know were filmed in Montreal 16.11.2024

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  or at his website  ToursMontreal.com .

The Food Professor: What is beanless coffee? 16.11.2024

The Food Professor from Dalhousie University, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about beanless coffee.

Is Quebec sleepwalking towards another attempt at sovereignty? 16.11.2024

Political commentator Sandy White joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about the latest political news.

Soldiers and PTSD 10.11.2024

Joanne Vrakas is joined by Dr. Jennifer Russell, Head of Psychology at the MUCH.

Corked wines or screwtops? 10.11.2024

Joanne Vrakas is joined by Mandi Robertson, Host of Unwined on CJAD.

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