Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

We continue our series exploring Montreal’s 19 boroughs. This week,Montreal expert Thom Seivewright takes us on a visit to LaSalle. Thom Seivewright is a tour guide turned social media star. He can be heard every Saturday at 7:40 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas sharing hidden gems and facts you may not know about Montreal. Image: Arrondissement de LaSalle

Mashed, fried, or roasted... we love potatoes! Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco shares her foolproof roasted potato recipe. Chef and TV host Vanessa Gianfrancesco can heard every Saturday at 8:20 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas sharing her favourite recipes and kitchen tips.

In his second book on his beloved Park Extension, Montreal author of  The Grand Tour of Park Ex & Assorted Half-Told Yarns,  Andreas Kessaris writes a love letter to his neighborhood and its people.

Most grocery stores will soon be using AI but will consumers trust it? The Food Professor, Sylvain Charlebois says it will personalize the experience but may also influence what you buy. 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 joins We...

If you are what you eat can your diet treat your mood? New research shows how the ketogenic diet can help treat depression. Nutritionist Kim Arrey explains. Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.

Do women go through a midlife crisis? Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russell explains how hormonal and physical changes mark the beginning of a new stage in life for women. Dr. Russell joins Weekends With Joanne Vrakas every Sunday morning at 8:40am.

Should your red wine be room temperature or chilled? How long should white be in the fridge? Wine expert Jon Cercone explains how cooling the wine actually changes the flavor.   Jon Cercone is a sommelier at Taverne Sur Le Square in Westmount. He can be heard regularly on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas sharing his wine recommendations.

Is the start of the year really a hiring slump? Mind HR's Jessica Glazer on the challenges of looking for work right now and how to course correct. 

Dangerous slip and falls are increasingly problematic for the elderly in Quebec. McGill Univesity geriatrician, Dr. Gustavo Duque explains how even one fall could have potentially fatal consequences. 

There have been 6 femicides in Quebec since the start of the year. The rise in violence and decreases in access to shelters has liberal MNA for Robert-Baldwin and official opposition critic for the status of women, Brigitte B. Garceau saying the Quebec government is not doing enough to help. 

Worried about catching a bug at the hospital? Dr. Christopher Labos explains how nosocomial infections are becoming problematic. Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800. You can hear him every Sunday on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas at 7:20 a.m.  

Despite Canada’s current unity problem, a new Pew Research Center survey finds Canadians trust each other. Political analyst Sandy White on why that matters.

Do kids really know best? Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles on why it’s ok for parents to take the reins. Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles can be heard every Saturday at 8:40 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas to discuss issues affecting children's mental health.

Most Canadians are choosing to skip pricey restaurants on Valentine’s Day. Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco shares her tips on how to share the love in the kitchen. Chef and TV host Vanessa Gianfrancesco can heard every Saturday at 8:20 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas sharing her favourite recipes and kitchen tips.

Dining out or staying in on Valentine’s day – how much are Canadians spending on the holiday? Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois on how Canadians are cutting costs. 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 joins Weekends with...

Just how bad are processed foods and should we be treating them the way we do cigarettes? Nutritionist Kim Arrey on how these foods become addictive. Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.

Mid-life in men, is it always a crisis? Dr. Jennifer Russell explores the reasons behind the shift in behavior. Jennifer joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 8:40 a.m. to discuss the importance of mental health.

Beer, wings, pizza, nachos and…. wine? Can the Super Bowl be a wine event? Wine expert Jon Cercone says he has a wine for that. Jon Cercone is a sommelier at Taverne Sur Le Square in Westmount. He can be heard regularly on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas sharing his wine recommendations.

Journalist Hugo Meunier spent several days experiencing some of the city’s homeless encampments and warming centers. What he saw was shocking.

Looking for the best place to catch the game and fill your belly? FoodguyMtl Dustin Gilman on the city’s best spots to catch all the action. Dustin Gilman, better known online as Food Guy Montreal, joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 7:50 a.m. He shares his insight for some of the best eats in and around Montreal.

Quebec’s dwindling demographics may affect the PQ’s plans for a referendum. Why are Quebecers having fewer children and what does that mean for our political future? Political analyst Sandy White weighs in.  

A new restaurant entirely run by robots who scan your tongue and cater menus to your body. And robots taken over the nail and eyelash industry. Tech expert Kris Abel has the latest.

Is organic food worth the hype and the price? Cardiologist and epidemiologist Dr. Christopher Labos on why higher prices don’t necessarily mean better food. Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800. You can hear him every Sunday on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas at 7:20 a.m.

How early, is too early to test our kids? Child psychologist D. Tamara Soles on the pressures of entrance exams and testing on young minds.  

To sleep together in the bed- or not? And what does that mean for your couple? Therapist Kanica on why sharing the same bed doesn’t mean as much as we think.