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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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Our we doing too much with our kids? Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles asks if we’re over parenting our children. 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.
How much protein should we be eating in a day? Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco shares tips on how to get some into breakfast, lunch and dinner. 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.
How did Canada become the food inflation capital of the G7? The Food Professor Dr. Sylvain Charlebois explains. 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 Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 7:10 a.m. to discuss everything from fluctuations in grocery prices to food trends.
Blue Monday is supposed to be the saddest day of the year. Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russell on why this happens and what we can do to beat those blues. Dr. Russell is an adult psychologist. She joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 8:40 a.m. to discuss the importance of mental health.
Virgin Radio producer and host Mike Chaar looks at how the league and the players are reacting to the LGBTQ+ love story taking over the world.
Why do so many people hate Chardonnay? Wine expert Jon Cercone on how the wine got the bad press and what we should actually be looking for in a Chardonnay. 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.
Want to go out for a bite but not break the bank? Foodguy Mtl Dustin Gilman shares his list of go-to spots for yummy cheap eats. 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.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has revealed his new food pyramid and beef is at the top. Cardiologist and epidemiologist Dr. Christopher Labos takes a closer look. 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.
François Legault has stepped down and the C.A.Q. is looking for its next leader. Political analyst Sandy White looks back at Legault’s legacy and where the party goes next. Political commentator Sandy White was an advisor to the Conservative Party during the Stephen Harper administration. He can be heard every Sunday at 8:10 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas with his take on the latest from the world of politics.
Montreal tour guide Thom Sievewright starts a new series exploring all 19 of Montreal's boroughs. First up, how Montreal's once industrial "Sud-Ouest" became the place to see and be seen. 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.
McDonald’s is freezing prices on certain items all year. What are competitors planning and will it be enough to get you back in there? Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois on who will likely lead the pack. 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 Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 7:10 a.m. to discuss everything from fluctuations in grocery prices to food trends.
Are people who take weight loss medication at risk of a caloric deficit? Nutritionist Kim Arrey on the risks of cutting back too fast. Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.
Mineral, dry or full bodied wines- what does any of it mean? Wine expert Jon Cercone explains them all ahead of your next dinner party. 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.
What makes some men violent towards women and what does society do with them next? Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russell explores some of the root causes and early signs of domestic violence. Dr. Russell is an adult psychologist. She joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 8:40 a.m. to discuss the importance of mental health.
Local groups have come together to help change the way people collect cans. The Dignity Bag is changing how urban recyclers work and we see them. Karine Bastien is co-director of Coop Les Valoristes and she joined Joanne Vrakas with more.
Canadian Elizabeth Hosking just won the World Cup snowboarding championship in Calgary. The Longueuil native spoke with Joanne Vrakas ahead of her upcoming winter Games.
Tech forward LEGOs and beauty supplies. Tech journalist Kris Abel has the latest from the Consumer Electronics Show.
Ozempic goes generic and becomes a lot cheaper. Dr. Christopher Labos on what Canadians can expect at the doctor’s office. 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 will Mark Carney strengthen Canada’s position on the world stage moving forward? Political analyst Sandy White explores the option of a mandatory military service and more. Political commentator Sandy White was an advisor to the Conservative Party during the Stephen Harper administration. He can be heard every Sunday at 8:10 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas with his take on the latest from the world of politics.
Tensions abroad and civil unrest are on the rise. American turmoil is bubbling over leaving many wondering what comes next? Former Quebec delegate to NYC and Washington John Parisella explains what Trump may be planning next. John Parisella is a special advisor for National Public Relations and a fellow in International Relations at the University of Montreal.
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