
Weekends with Joanne Vrakas
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How this Quebec organization allows people with limited mobility to experience freedom by sailing
Sailor Esteban Fernandez joined Sue Smith to talk about today's AQVA event. You can find more information here.

Hollywood 365: The latest on Taylor Swift's next album
95.9 Virgin Radio's Kelly Alexander joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas with the latest entertainment and pop culture news. She can be heard every Saturday at 7:50 a.m.

Food Professor: How Bick's has put Canada in a pickle
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.

How can self-help initiatives backfire?
Dr. Jennifer Russell is the head of Adult Psychology at the MUHC. She joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 8:40 a.m. to discuss the importance of mental health.

Here are some tips to help maximize your tomato garden
Susan Semenak is a former Montreal Gazette food writer and cookbook author, artist and vegetable gardener. She joined Sue Smith on CJAD 800. Susan is the author of The Market Chronicles. You can buy the book here.

Dr. Labos: Could weight loss drugs help with other health conditions?
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.

Everything you need to know about OpenAI's GPT-5
Tech expert Kris Abel joined Sue Smith to discuss OpenAI's latest software, GPT-5.

Poll: Support for Quebec sovereignty on the rise among young people in the province
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.

How do we give children permission to be less than perfect?
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. Sitting in for Joanne Vrakas is Sue Smith.

Strawberries are at their peak in Quebec. Here's what you can make with them
Chef and TV host Vanessa Gianfrancesco can be heard every Saturday at 8:20 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas sharing her favourite recipes and kitchen tips.

Hollywood 365: Will Kelly Clarkson's daytime talkshow continue?
95.9 Virgin Radio's Kelly Alexander joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas with the latest entertainment and pop culture news. She can be heard every Saturday at 7:50 a.m. Sue Smith sitting in for Joanne Vrakas. Image: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP

The history behind Montreal's Botanical Garden
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: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

What is toxic positivity?
Dr. Jennifer Russell is the head of Adult Psychology at the MUHC. She joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 8:40 a.m. to discuss the importance of mental health.

Here's where to get the best seafood in Montreal
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.

Dr. Labos: Cases of measles in Canada have surpassed those in the U.S.
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.

What are the implications of Trump's tariffs on Canada?
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.

Dr. Soles: What are the effects of toxic parenting on 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.

Here are this year's tennis style trends at Montreal's National Bank Open
Personal stylist Sandra Smith joined Sue Smith to talk about tennis fashion at the National Bank Open. You can follow Sandra on Instagram and on her website stylesandra.com.

Hollywood 365: And Just Like That... is coming to an end
95.9 Virgin Radio's Kelly Alexander joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas with the latest entertainment and pop culture news. She can be heard every Saturday at 7:50 a.m.

Food Professor: Will supply management derail a free trade deal?
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.

Here are the best spots in Montreal to get meat for a BBQ
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.

Why do we drift apart from our childhood friends?
Dr. Jennifer Russell is the head of Adult Psychology at the MUHC. She joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 8:40 a.m. to discuss the importance of mental health.

Shakespeare-in-the-Park is back in Montreal... with an Oscar Wilde play
Rebecca Gideon is the artistic director of Persephone Productions and co-director of The Importance of Being Earnest. You can find a full schedule of upcoming performances on CJAD 800's What's On Montreal page.

Dr. Labos: Everything you need to know about artificial food dyes
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 TikTok's parent company is banking on a robot that helps with laundry
Tech expert Kris Abel joined Sue Smith to talk about robots taking over the world.

What are the key takeaways from last week's Premiers meeting?
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.

Dr. Soles: Reconnecting with the wider community in the summer
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.

Hollywood 365: Murder, She Wrote is being turned into a movie
95.9 Virgin Radio's Kelly Alexander joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas with the latest entertainment and pop culture news. She can be heard every Saturday at 7:50 a.m.

Food Professor: How population data is shaping the food industry
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.

Does a gluten-free diet help with irritable bowel syndrome?
Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.

Here are some things to consider before making a major life decision
Dr. Jennifer Russell is the head of Adult Psychology at the MUHC. She joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 8:40 a.m. to discuss the importance of mental health.

Are there more fireflies in Montreal this year?
Julia Mlynarek is and entomologist at the Montreal Insectarium. She joined Sue Smith to talk all things fireflies.

Dr. Labos: What are the health implications of breathing in smoke from wildfires?
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.

Tech news: A unique dining experience, robot rabbits and smart coffee tables
Tech expert Kris Abel shares the latest tech-related trends.

Should Pierre Poilievre fire his top Conservative advisor?
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.

Chef V: What to do with all that zucchini?
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.

Hollywood 365: Justin Bieber needs his wife to pay his former manager
95.9 Virgin Radio's Kelly Alexander joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas with the latest entertainment and pop culture news. She can be heard every Saturday at 7:50 a.m.

The Food Professor: Obesity rates in Canada have skyrocketed since the pandemic
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.

Just how bad are hot dogs for your health?
Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.

Everything you need to know about sangrias and roses
Nick Hamilton, sommelier and wine consultant joined Trudie Mason with everything you need to know about sangrias and roses.

Here are the best places for tacos in Montreal
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.

Mineral vs. regular sunscreen: Which one is better?
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 new tech eyewear can adjust your vision by itself
Tech Expert Kris Abel with Trudie Mason sitting in for Joanne Vrakas

How will Carney perform as he faces his first economic juggling act as Prime Minister?
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.

Here's what you can expect from the new Superman movie
Bill Brownstein has been a columnist with the Montreal Gazette since 1987. He joins Weekeds with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday and Sunday at 8:50 a.m. with his suggestions on what to stream and which shows to check out in and around the city.

Dr. Soles: Should schools rethink how they reward students?
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.

Chef V: What makes a good lasagna?
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.

Hollywood 365: A Billy Joel documentary is on its way
95.9 Virgin Radio's Kelly Alexander joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas with the latest entertainment and pop culture news. She can be heard every Saturday at 7:50 a.m.

The Food Professor: Are you ready for genetically modified bacon?
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.

Here's what you can expect at this year's Lachute Fair
The General Manager of the Lachute Fair, Scott Lees, joined Sue Smith on. You can find more information about the Lachute Fair on CJAD 800's What's On Montreal.