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Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

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The Lachine Canal from the eyes of a tour guide...and social media star!

Thom Seivewright is a tour guide turned media star. Thom joined Joanne to talk about the love and beauty of Montreal. You can follow Thom on instagram @montrealexpert

Aug 17, 20247 min

How to apply for a job...when you already have a job!

MInd HR President Jessica Glazer joined Joanne to talk about how to look for a job effectively.

Aug 17, 20247 min

Costco will be cracking down on non-members. Here's how

The Food Professor from Dalhousie University, Sylvain Charlebois, joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about Costco cracking down on non-members. Image: CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Aug 17, 20247 min

Montreal entrepreneur conceives product that helps protect homes in the event of flooding

Jim Macdonald is CEO and founder of Teksill Solutions Inc. He joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about water-proofing your basement.

Aug 17, 20246 min

Flooding and Cars!

Andrew Durocher from CAA joined Joanne to talk about cars and flooding.

Aug 11, 20246 min

Are celebrity wines any good?

The host of Unwined, Mandi Robertson, joined Joanne to talk about celebrity wines.

Aug 11, 20246 min

@foodguymtl Explores Montreal's ethnic restaurants!

@foodguymtl Dustin Gilman joined Joanne to talk about Montreal's ethnic restaurants.

Aug 11, 20246 min

Labos: Do Memory Games Work?

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

Aug 11, 20246 min

Walter Assi on how to prepare your basement BEFORE a flood

Renovco's Walter Assi joined Joanne to talk about preparing your basement BEFORE a flood.

Aug 11, 20248 min

An update from Hydro Quebec on the power outages

Hydro Quebec spokesperson Cendrix Bouchard joined Joanne to provide an update on the flood related power outages.

Aug 10, 20244 min

An update on the floods from Dorval Mayor Marc Doret

Marc Doret, the mayor of Dorval, joined Joanne to talk about the floods overtaking Montreal.

Aug 10, 20247 min

An update on the floods by Environment Canada

Dave Phillips, senior meteorologist at Environment Canada, joined Joanne for an update on the flooding.

Aug 10, 20245 min

The best wines for get-togethers

Mandi Robertson, wine expert and host of Unwined on CJAD 800 joins Joanne Vrakas and shares the best wines to please a crowd!

Aug 4, 20246 min

What to know about the TikTok diagnosis trend

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

Aug 4, 20247 min

Travelling this summer? Here are some scams to be aware of

Discussing with Joanne Vrakas is Tony Anscombe, chief security expert at ESET with the signs to lookout for.

Aug 4, 20248 min

Montreal foodie shares some of their favourite hidden gem restaurants in the city

Dustin Gillman from Food Guy Montreal joins Joanne Vrakas to share all the best spots!

Aug 4, 20248 min

The fight to maintain English health care services in Quebec hospitals

Constitutional lawyer and political commentator Frederic Berard speaks with Joanne Vrakas for the latest on the situation.

Aug 4, 20247 min

How to prevent the "summer slide"?

Lev Berner, teacher at Vincent Massey, speaks with Joanne Vrakas!

Aug 3, 20245 min

What to do if your child is having a meltdown?

Child Psychologist Tamara Soles joined Joanne Vrakas to discuss.

Aug 3, 20247 min

The dos and don'ts of summer office etiquette

Etiquette expert Julie Blais Comeau joins Joanne Vrakas.

Aug 3, 20247 min

Exploring the history and amenities of Parc Jean Drapeau

Thom Seivewright is a Montreal tour guide turned media star and speaks with Joanne to highlight Parc Jean Drapeau! You can follow Thom on Instagram @montrealexpert

Aug 3, 20247 min

Blacked out report about Canada's food prices

Dalhousie University Agri-Foods Analytics Lab Director Sylvain Charlebois joins Joanne in studio to explain the situation.

Aug 3, 202410 min

Osheaga 2024 is underway!

CTV Montreal's Christine Long speaks with Joanne to share the news highlights from the week!

Aug 3, 20246 min

The hype, myths and truths of vinegar

Speaking with Joanne Vrakas is seasoned registered dietitian and nutritionist Kim Arrey to discuss.

Aug 3, 20249 min

Dodds : The presidential campaign is impossible to get a hold on

Graham Dodds, Political science professor at Concordia University, joined Joanne to talk about the presidential campaign.

Jul 28, 20246 min

Why are some Quebec doctors choosing to opt out of the public system?

Political commentator Sandy White joined Joanne Vrakas to explain why some Quebec doctors are choosing to opt out of the public health care system.

Jul 28, 20248 min

How to make the most of your outdoor space!

Lifestyle expert Christian Dare joined Joanne to provide gift ideas on designing outdoor spaces. You can follow Christian on instagram @christian_dare

Jul 28, 20248 min

Talkin' wines with Mandi Robertson!

The host of Unwined on CJAD 800, Mandi Robertson, joined Joanne to talk wine and more wine.

Jul 28, 20246 min

Brownstein on Timothée Chalamet being Bob Dylan!

Bill Brownstein from the Montreal Gazette joined Joanne to talk about the latest entertainment news.

Jul 28, 20248 min

Amy Walsh on the Soccer Scandal that is taking over Paris!

Canadian Soccer Hall of Famer, CBC Play by Play announcer and CF Montreal Ambassador Amy Walsh joined Joanne to talk about the soccer controversy taking over the Olympics.

Jul 28, 20248 min

Dr. Labos : Vitamins! What's in them?

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

Jul 28, 20247 min

Olympic Gold Medalist Bruny Surin previews The Paris Games

Olympic Gold Medalist from 1996 Bruny Surin, now Canada's Chef de Mission, joined Joanne to preview what to expect from Canada's athletes in Paris.

Jul 27, 202410 min

Brownstein on the Opening Ceremonies

Bill Brownstein from the Montreal Gazette joined Joanne to talk about the latest entertainment news.

Jul 27, 20248 min

Kids and drugs, should parents enable or scare straight?

Child Psychologist Tamara Soles joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about parents, kids and drugs.

Jul 27, 20248 min

@montrealexpert with a quickie tour of the Olympic Stadium

Thom Seivewright is a Montreal tour guide turned media star and speaks with Joanne to highlight the Olympic Stadium. You can follow Thom on Instagram @montrealexpert

Jul 27, 20244 min

Food sales hit record low in Canada

The Food Professor from Dalhousie University, Sylvain Charlebois, joined Joanne to talk about food sales in Canada.

Jul 27, 20248 min

Kim Arrey : Mouth Health!

Kim Arrey from kimarreynutrition.com joined Ken to talk about healthy living.

Jul 27, 20248 min

Sleep and your mental health

Dr. Jennifer Russell is the head of Adult Psychology at the MUHC. Dr. Russell joined Joanne to talk about sleep and mental health.

Jul 21, 20247 min

Canadian Chardonnay with Mandi Robertson!

The host of Unwined on CJAD 800, Mandi Robertson, joined Joanne to talk about Canadian chardonnay!

Jul 21, 20247 min

Ladybugs black flies and moquitos….Oh My!

Dr. Chris Buddle, an entomologist from McGill University joined Joanne to talk about those summer critters.

Jul 21, 20249 min

Plant based meat….the impact on your heart

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

Jul 21, 20248 min

@foodguyMTL brings you the best food choices...and best budget choices!

@foodguymtl Dustin Gilman joined Joanne to talk about the best budget classic eats in Montreal.

Jul 21, 20246 min

All about toxic waste and Khanasatake

Maître Frédéric Berard from the law firm GBM joined Joanne to talk about toxic waste dumping.

Jul 21, 20248 min

Parental Do-Overs!

Child Psychologist Tamara Soles joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about parental do-overs.

Jul 20, 20247 min

The FoodHero app is Montreal based and ready to save you money!

Renaud Leblanc is the COO of FoodHero, an app which will save you money at the grocery store.

Jul 20, 20248 min

Highlighting Mount Royal with a media star and tour guide!

Thom Seivewright is a Montreal tour guide turned media star and speaks with Joanne to highlight Mount Royal.

Jul 20, 20247 min

Buttergate with The Food Professor!

The Food Professor from Dalhousie University, Sylvain Charlebois, joined Joanne to talk about butter!

Jul 20, 20248 min

Who's better for Canada? Biden or Trump?

Political commentator Sandy White joined Joanne to talk about the American political scene.

Jul 20, 20245 min

The sommelier at Brommelier: what in the world is orange wine?

Jon Cercone, the sommelier at Taverne Sur Le Square in Westmount, joined Joanne to talk about orange wines. Jon is also the owner at Brommelier. You can follow Jon on instagram @brommeliermtl

Jul 14, 20246 min

Mulcair : It's time for calm heads to prevail

CJAD Political Analyst Tom Mulcair joined Joanne to talk about the Donald Trump assassination attempt.

Jul 14, 20246 min