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Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

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Dealing with summer snacking

Speaking with Joanne is Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco!

Jul 13, 20247 min

Discover the Taste of the Caribbean Festival this weekend!

The 25th anniversary of the festival is a celebration of Caribbean culture by ways of music, arts, food, rum, kids' activities, and more happening in the Old Port of Montreal this weekend!

Jul 13, 20246 min

Tips for finding a full time permanent career during the summer!

Jessica Glazer from Mind HR speaks with Joanne Vrakas to share the job hunting secrets.

Jul 13, 20247 min

Learning about Montreal's Square-Saint-Louis

Thom Seivewright is a Montreal tour guide turned media star and speaks with Joanne to highlight Square-Saint-Louis.

Jul 13, 20247 min

Why some grocery store deals are coming to an end

The Food Professor from Dalhousie University, Sylvain Charlebois, joined Joanne to discuss.

Jul 13, 20248 min

What are Montreal's sponge parks?

CTV News Montreal reporter Christine Long speaks with Joanne Vrakas!

Jul 13, 20245 min

Boosting your memory with plants!

Kim Arrey, seasoned registered dietitian nutritionist, joins Joanne Vrakas to explain,

Jul 13, 20247 min

Working from home : what are the effects on mental health?

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

Jul 7, 20246 min

Tik Tok Diet Trends and Ozempic

Eating Disorder Specialist Kyla Fox joined Joanne Vrakas on CJAD 800.

Jul 7, 20249 min

Travelling the province for food during staycations!

Food and travel writer Catherine Maisonneuve joined Joanne to talk about food during a staycation.

Jul 7, 20248 min

What's going on with President Biden?

Concordia University Political Science Professor Graham Dodd joined Joanne to talk about what happens next with President Joe Biden.

Jul 7, 20247 min

Do new Canadians want to leave?

Political commentator Sandy White joined Joanne to talk about a new Angus Reid poll.

Jul 7, 20247 min

Are we eating cloned meat? The Food Professor answers!

The Food Professor from Dalhousie University, Sylvain Charlebois, joined Joanne to talk about cloned meat: is it safe?

Jul 7, 20248 min

Dr. Labos: Are labels on nutritional supplements correct?

Dr. Christopher Labos joined Joanne to talk about the supplement industry.

Jul 7, 20246 min

Parental burnout and the impact on kids

Dr Tamara Soulis speaks with Joanne Vrakas

Jul 6, 20248 min

Admiring Montreal's beauty and history

Montreal expert Thom Seivewright joins Joanne Vrakas to discuss staycation ideas in the city.

Jul 6, 20248 min

A big fish bite in Parc Jean Drapeau

CTV Montreal's Christine Long explains the story.

Jul 6, 20249 min

Chocolate... that's good for you

The director of operations at Friendship Circle Montreal Raphael Paris joins Joanne Vrakas to explain.

Jul 6, 20247 min

Check out this nostalgic Montreal donut shop

The owner of Homers Donuts Teryy Axiotis speaks with Joanne Vrakas!

Jul 6, 20245 min

Exploring processed foods

Dietician Kim Arrey joins Joanne Vrakas to explain!

Jul 6, 20249 min

Exploring resilience in everyday life

Dr Jennifer Russell who is the head of adult psychology at the MUHC

Jun 30, 20246 min

What's happening in the bug world?

Dr Chris Buddle entomology professor at McGill University speaks with Joanne Vrakas to explain.

Jun 30, 20246 min

Hidden spending at the office de consultation publique de Montreal

Political commentator Karim Boulos breaks down the hidden spending at the office de consultation publique de Montreal.

Jun 30, 20247 min

Diner en Blanc is coming back to Montreal

The director of Diner en Blanc de Montreal, Sandy Safi, speaks with Joanne Vrakas to discuss!

Jun 30, 20248 min

Dr Chris Labos: Baby aspirin and heart health

Dr Chris Labos speaks with Joanne Vrakas to explain.

Jun 30, 20247 min

Last minute decision when you can't bring your pet on moving day

Speaking with Joanne Vrakas is the director general of the Montreal SPCA, Laurence Masse.

Jun 30, 20245 min

How safe is Montreal for cyclists in 2024?

Hisham Negm, research assistant at TRAM, the school of urban planning at McGill speaks with Joanne Vrakas to break down the situation.

Jun 30, 20247 min

The 75 most dangerous days to drive!

During the long weekend, Simon Borrasa, the senior vice president of CAA Quebec, reminds us of the dangers on the roads!

Jun 30, 20245 min

Let's Celebrate Canada Day through food!

Canada Day Weekend is here! Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco gives @joannevrakas her top Canadian recipes to celebrate our birthday!

Jun 29, 20247 min

Alicia Creti will be performing at the Jass Festival today!

She killed it on @latenightwithstephencolbert and now she's hitting the stage at the Jazz Festival. Montreal born Alicia Creti shared her story with @joannevrakas

Jun 29, 20247 min

How long will Justin Trudeau stay as Prime Minister?

Justin Trudeau's Liberals are in trouble. Insiders think the knives are out for the Prime Minister. Political analyst Sandy White gets into it with @joannevrakas

Jun 29, 20248 min

Why is chocolate so expensive?

Is chocolate as good as gold? Price wise...maybe... The price of cocoa beans is soaring and The Food Professor from Dalhousie University Sylvain Charlebois tells @joannevrakas why.

Jun 29, 20247 min

KIM ARREY : How to eat healthy while on vacation

KIM ARREY : ICE CREAM, BBQS AND MORE ICE CREAM SUMMER HAS FINALLY ARRIVED- HOW TO STAY FIT AND HEALTHY FIT DESPITE ALL THE TEMPTATIONS! NUTRITIONIST KIM ARREY SHARES HER SECRETS WITH @JOANNEVRAKAS

Jun 29, 20247 min

The health systems that men are reluctant to deal with

Speaking Ken who is in for Joanne Vrakas is psychologist Dr Jennifer Russell.

Jun 23, 20246 min

Exploring Portuguese wines!

Wine expert Mandi Robertson joins Ken Connors who is in for Joanne Vrakas to discuss 3 Portuguese wines to try!

Jun 23, 20248 min

Montreal student to be honoured for coming to the aid of a classmate

Peter Lopez, student at Lester B Pearson High School, will be honoured for coming to the aid of a classmate and Ken Connors who is in for Jonne speaks with him to discuss.

Jun 23, 20246 min

Pierre Poilievre tours la belle province!

Political commentator Sandy White joins Ken Connors who is in for Joanne Vrakas to discuss!

Jun 23, 20247 min

Dr Chris Labos: What happens to our bodies during a heatwave?

Dr Chris Labos talks about what happens to our bodies during a heatwave during a chat with Ken Connors who is in for Joanne Vrakas!

Jun 23, 20247 min

Brownstein on the career of the late, great Donald Sutherland

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

Jun 22, 20249 min

Foods that travel well in a heat wave!

Get Cooking with V as Vanessa Gianfrancesco joins Ken to talk about all things food.

Jun 22, 20246 min

How A Heatwave Impacts The Airline Industry & Your Flight's Schedule

Aviation expert and McGill University's John Gradek joined Ken to talk about the airline industry.

Jun 22, 20245 min

Expiry dates and heatwaving your grocery bill

The Food Professor from Dalhousie University, Sylvain Charlebois, joined Ken to talk about expiry dates.

Jun 22, 202410 min

Quebec Coroner's Warning For Drivers

Ilan Preisler is the co-owner of Morty's Driving School, and he joined Ken to talk about safe driving. You can find more information about Morty's Driving School at mortysdrivingschool.com

Jun 22, 20245 min

How to get dad to open up

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

Jun 16, 20247 min

Brownstein on the new Benedict Cumberbatch project

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

Jun 16, 20247 min

Mandi's Father's Day wine suggestions!

Mandi Robertson, the host of Unwined on CJAD 800, joined Joanne to talk about the best wines for Father's Day. You can listen to Mandi's program on CJAD 800 every Saturday morning at 11am. You can follow Mandi on instagram @mandiwineside

Jun 16, 20247 min

Last minute Father's Day gift ideas!

Lifestyle expert Christian Dare joined Joanne to provide gift ideas on today's special day. You can follow Christian on instagram @christian_dare

Jun 16, 20247 min

Getting your kids ready for their first job!

Jessica Glazer, the founder of Mind HR, joined Joanne to talk about kids and job searches. You can contact Jessica at her website mindhr.com

Jun 16, 20247 min

The Montreal Climate Solutions Festival is here!

Rob Johnson is the Senior Vice President for Sustainability for Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena. Rob will be a panelist for the Montreal Climate Solutions Festival, which takes place on June 17 and June 18.

Jun 16, 20243 min

Father's Day Health Issues

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

Jun 16, 20248 min