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Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

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Let's talk about sex: Is it possible to separate sex and intimacy?

Dr. Jennifer Russell is the head of Adult Psychology at the MUHC. She joined Joanne Vrakas.

Feb 9, 20256 min

From The Beekeeper to Tree on a Hill: Here's what's trending on various streaming services

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

Feb 9, 20258 min

O Canada: Here are some Canadian wine options

WIne journalist Mandi Robertson shares some Canadian wines worth looking into. You can follow Mandi on Instagram.

Feb 9, 20256 min

Meet Jeremy Gohier: a 7'3 Montreal teenager with big dreams

Jeremy Gohier is a 14 year old Montrealer who is 7'3 and a basketball player at Ecole George Vanier in Laval. He and his coach, Daniel Mulumba joined Joanne Vrakas on CJAD 800.

Feb 9, 20258 min

Here are some Montreal-based food options for the big game

Dustin Gilman (better known online as Food Guy Montreal) joined Joanne Vrakas to discuss where to find the best holiday sweets in Montreal.

Feb 9, 20257 min

Here are some easy, affordable DIY Valentine's Day ideas

Design expert Christian Dare joined Joanne Vrakas with his affordable Valentine's Day ideas.

Feb 9, 20257 min

Dr. Labos: What is fentanyl and how has it become the focus of the current opioid crisis?

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

Feb 9, 20257 min

How dependent is Canada on the U.S. for technology-related products?

Tech expert Kris Abel joined Joanne Vrakas on CJAD 800. You can follow Kris on Instagram.

Feb 9, 20257 min

With Trump in power and Carney running for the Liberals, should the Conservatives be worried?

Political commentator Sandy White joined Joanne Vrakas on CJAD 800.

Feb 9, 20257 min

Dr. Soles: What is 'slutshaming' and how does it affect women?

Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles joined Joanne Vrakas on CJAD 800.

Feb 8, 20256 min

Is free trade between Canada and the U.S. a thing of the past?

Professor Emeritus at the HEC, Jacques Nantel joined Joanne Vrakas to discuss the potential impacts of U.S. tariff threats.

Feb 8, 20257 min

What affect has social media had on eating disorders?

Kyla Fox from the Kyla Fox Centre joined Joanne Vrakas to discuss eating disorders. You can find more information at kylafoxcentre.com.

Feb 8, 20256 min

City of love: Here are some legendary Montreal love stories

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.

Feb 8, 20258 min

The Food Professor: How to buy Canadian at the grocery store

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, ‘The Food Professor’, Senior Director at Agri-Food Analytics Lab, and Professor of Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University

Feb 8, 20257 min

Brownstein previews The Grammy Awards!

The Montreal Gazette's Bill Brownstein joined Joanne to preview The Grammy Awards.

Feb 2, 20257 min

THE DANISH ART OF HYGGE

Dr. Jennifer Russell is the head of Adult Psychology at the MUHC. She joined Joanne Vrakas.

Feb 2, 20257 min

The Trump Tariffs Have Arrived

John Parisella is a special advisor at National Public Relations and he joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about the now official Trump tariffs.

Feb 2, 20257 min

Mandi Robertson's Grammy Wines!

Mandi Robertson brought you her wines of the week on Unwined. You can follow Mandi on instagram @mandiwineside Mandi  will be hosting a wine tasting on Wednesday March 12th. You can find more information at https://cookery-store.ca/products/in-person-class-tasting-tuscany-wed-march-12-cookery-westmount

Feb 2, 20256 min

The Food Guy rates the best diners in Montreal!

Dustin Gilman (better known online as @foodguyMTL) joins Joanne Vrakas to discuss the best diners in Montreal. 

Feb 2, 20258 min

Dr. Labos : Vaccine Misinformation is back!

Dr. Christopher Labos joined Joanne Vrakas for his Sunday Morning House Call.  Dr. Labos will be signing copies of his book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?, on February 5th at the Canadian Legion in Greenfield Park.

Feb 2, 20256 min

Dr. Soles : When your child refuses to read

Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about kids refusing to read.

Feb 1, 20255 min

The Trump tariffs are expected soon

John Parisella is a special advisor at National Public Relations and he joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about the impact of the incoming Trump tariffs.

Feb 1, 20256 min

Looking back at a turbulent week in AI!

Alex Thibault, the chief expert in Residnce at the DMZ in Toronto, joined Joanne Vrakas on CJAD 800.

Feb 1, 20257 min

Classic Montreal Music Venues!

Thom Seivewright is a tour guide turned social media star. He joined Joanne Varakas on CJAD 800.

Feb 1, 20258 min

The Food Professor explains the upcoming Trump tariffs

The Food Professor from Dalhousie University, Sylvain Charlebois, joined Joanne Vrakas on CJAD 800.

Feb 1, 20257 min

Why is it so difficult to have a conversation with someone who has different views than us?

Dr. Jennifer Russell is the head of Adult Psychology at the MUHC. She joined Joanne Vrakas.

Jan 26, 20257 min

How to find a great inexpensive wine

Jon Cercone is a sommelier at Taverne Sur Le Square in Westmount. He joined Joanne Vrakas to look at inexpensive wines that will impress guests. You can follow Jon on Instagram for more.

Jan 26, 20256 min

Everything you need to know about registering your child for kindergarten with the EMSB

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.

Jan 26, 20257 min

Babies on skateboards: New study looks at how infants develop language

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.

Jan 26, 20256 min

How tech companies are ushering in the Lunar New Year

Tech expert Kris Abel joined Joanne Vrakas to discuss how big tech companies are ushering in the Year of the Snake.

Jan 26, 20257 min

Dr. Labos: What is HPV and what are the benefits of vaccination?

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.

Jan 26, 20257 min

What challenges are the federal Liberals facing right now?

Political commentator Sandy White joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about the federal Liberal leadership race.

Jan 26, 20256 min

Dr. Soles: What to do if your child is being left out of social situations

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.

Jan 25, 20257 min

How one Montreal initiative is raising funds to send kids to prom

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.

Jan 25, 20256 min

New MUHC campaign aims to raise millions for palliative care

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.

Jan 25, 20256 min

How coffee culture has evolved in Montreal + some of the best coffee shops in the city

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.

Jan 25, 20258 min

The Food Professor: Will U.S. tariff threats impact food prices in Canada?

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.

Jan 25, 20256 min

CAE inaugurates new training centre for future air traffic controllers in Ville Saint-Laurent

CAE's Stella Hughes joined Ken Connors (in for Joanne Vrakas) to discuss the company's new training centre in Ville Saint-Laurent.

Jan 19, 20256 min

How did Dave Chappelle do on Saturday Night Live?

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.

Jan 19, 20258 min

January blues: Tips to help beat seasonal mood dips

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'.

Jan 19, 20257 min

Wine with fondue: Tips for perfect pairings

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.

Jan 19, 20257 min

The Montreal Auto Show: What to expect at the 2025 edition

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.

Jan 19, 20257 min

Dr. Labos: Debunking myths about ivermectin and cancer

Dr. Christopher Labos joined Ken Connors (in for Joanne Vrakas) for his Sunday Morning House Call.

Jan 19, 20256 min

Dr. Soles: How to find the right school for your child

Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about what parents should be looking for when choosing a school for their child.

Jan 18, 20258 min

Montreal teen spends last high school year sailing the world

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.

Jan 18, 202510 min

Montreal firsts: The first car owner, first steamship, first bridge and more

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.

Jan 18, 20258 min

The Food Professor: Could a U.S. product boycott have an impact on potential tariffs?

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.

Jan 18, 20256 min

The importance of detecting signs of dementia early on

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.

Jan 12, 20257 min

Wine suggestions from 'off the beaten path' regions of the world

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.

Jan 12, 20256 min

Here are the biggest AI trends to watch out for in 2025

Tech expert Alex Thibault joined Joanne Vrakas to discuss artificial intelligence trends to watch out for in 2025.

Jan 12, 20256 min