Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

Would a tax on sugary drinks reduce consumption in Quebec? Dr Christopher Labos says it’s not so simple. 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.

Another floor crossing and members going rogue. Is it time for Pierre Poilievre to go? Political analyst Sandy White says a change is coming.

We continue our series exploring Montreal’s 19 boroughs. This week,Montreal expert Thom Seivewright takes us on a visit to LaSalle. 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: Arrondissement de LaSalle

Mashed, fried, or roasted... we love potatoes! Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco shares her foolproof roasted potato recipe. 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.

In his second book on his beloved Park Extension, Montreal author of The Grand Tour of Park Ex & Assorted Half-Told Yarns, Andreas Kessaris writes a love letter to his neighborhood and its people.

Most grocery stores will soon be using AI but will consumers trust it? The Food Professor, Sylvain Charlebois says it will personalize the experience but may also influence what you buy. 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.  

If you are what you eat can your diet treat your mood? New research shows how the ketogenic diet can help treat depression. Nutritionist Kim Arrey explains. Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.

Do women go through a midlife crisis? Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russell explains how hormonal and physical changes mark the beginning of a new stage in life for women. Dr. Russell joins Weekends With Joanne Vrakas every Sunday morning at 8:40am.

Should your red wine be room temperature or chilled? How long should white be in the fridge? Wine expert Jon Cercone explains how cooling the wine actually changes the flavor.   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.

Is the start of the year really a hiring slump? Mind HR's Jessica Glazer on the challenges of looking for work right now and how to course correct. 

Dangerous slip and falls are increasingly problematic for the elderly in Quebec. McGill Univesity geriatrician, Dr. Gustavo Duque explains how even one fall could have potentially fatal consequences. 

There have been 6 femicides in Quebec since the start of the year. The rise in violence and decreases in access to shelters has liberal MNA for Robert-Baldwin and official opposition critic for the status of women, Brigitte B. Garceau saying the Quebec government is not doing enough to help. 

Worried about catching a bug at the hospital? Dr. Christopher Labos explains how nosocomial infections are becoming problematic. 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.  

Despite Canada’s current unity problem, a new Pew Research Center survey finds Canadians trust each other. Political analyst Sandy White on why that matters.

Do kids really know best? Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles on why it’s ok for parents to take the reins. 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.

Most Canadians are choosing to skip pricey restaurants on Valentine’s Day. Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco shares her tips on how to share the love in the kitchen. 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.

Dining out or staying in on Valentine’s day – how much are Canadians spending on the holiday? Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois on how Canadians are cutting costs. 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 processed foods and should we be treating them the way we do cigarettes? Nutritionist Kim Arrey on how these foods become addictive. Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.

Mid-life in men, is it always a crisis? Dr. Jennifer Russell explores the reasons behind the shift in behavior. Jennifer joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 8:40 a.m. to discuss the importance of mental health.

Beer, wings, pizza, nachos and…. wine? Can the Super Bowl be a wine event? Wine expert Jon Cercone says he has a wine for that. 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.

Journalist Hugo Meunier spent several days experiencing some of the city’s homeless encampments and warming centers. What he saw was shocking.

Looking for the best place to catch the game and fill your belly? FoodguyMtl Dustin Gilman on the city’s best spots to catch all the action. 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.

Quebec’s dwindling demographics may affect the PQ’s plans for a referendum. Why are Quebecers having fewer children and what does that mean for our political future? Political analyst Sandy White weighs in.  

A new restaurant entirely run by robots who scan your tongue and cater menus to your body. And robots taken over the nail and eyelash industry. Tech expert Kris Abel has the latest.

Is organic food worth the hype and the price? Cardiologist and epidemiologist Dr. Christopher Labos on why higher prices don’t necessarily mean better food. 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 early, is too early to test our kids? Child psychologist D. Tamara Soles on the pressures of entrance exams and testing on young minds.  

To sleep together in the bed- or not? And what does that mean for your couple? Therapist Kanica on why sharing the same bed doesn’t mean as much as we think.

Vegetable scraps and left over bitts and bobs in the fridge turned into something delicious. Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco on why “upcycling” cooking is the latest trend in this economy. 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.

Montreal is killing it at… potholes. The city is looking more like the cratered surface of the moon. But how did we get here? Montreal expert Thom Seivewright dives right in. 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.

It’s the Super Bowl of Snacking! Canadians will be taking part in a major way. The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois on how we’re expected to consume 82 million wings in one night. 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.

What is mental burnout without a burnout. Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russell explains.

Notes of tobacco, strawberry or leather but none of that is actually in the wine? Wine expert Jon Cercone explains why your wine smells like that. 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.

Eight years in the making, the documentary Sons explores the complex relationships between fathers and sons. Directors Justin Simms explores the changing roles of parenting, the patriarchy and the pleasure and pain of guiding boys into adulthood.

From close-ups on bird poop to a closer look a face mites, microbiologist Chloé Savard is zooming in on at the things that surround us. Making the invisible visible, she now has 1 million Instagram followers.

Size does matter- when taking your blood pressure. Dr. Christopher Labos explains why we may be doing it all wrong. 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.

Tesla is ending their Model S and X electric cars and focusing on production of Optimus humanoid robots instead. Tech journalist Kris Abel explains the shift.

What’s “empty weekend parenting” and how does it help you reclaim your weekend from over scheduling? Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles explains. 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.

Want more protein but red meat isn’t your thing? Fear not, Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco shares her foolproof fish recipe for the win! 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.

Heart disease and stroke is still the number cause of premature death for women. Wendy Wray, director of the MUHC’s Women’s Health Heart Initiative goes through the symptoms ahead Wear Red Canada Day.

Montreal tour guide Thom Seivewright continues his series on the cites 19 boroughs with a look back at the history of Cotes des Neiges/ NDG. 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.

What’s gene edited pork and why is the government not labelling the packages? The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois weighs in. 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 adults spending too much time on their phones? Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russel on why it's not just a problem for kids and teens anymore.  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.

Love Italian wines? Turns out you may be drinking a hybrid wine, very different from the real deal. Wine expert Jon Cercone on what traditional Italian wines actually taste like. 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.

Will Mark Carney back down as the U.S. threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over China deal? John Parisella on what Canada can do next. John Parisella is a special advisor for National Public Relations and a fellow in International Relations at the University of Montreal.

Extreme cold and power outages have left many homes vulnerable in Quebec. President of Renovco Walter Assi on how to keep the pipes from bursting and your home in good shape.  Every Saturday at 9 a.m., Joanne Vrakas is joined by Walter Assi, president of Renovco to answer home improvement questions and provide tips on how to properly do renovations around your house.

Shampoos, pills, or surgery. All possible cures to male pattern baldness but which one works best? Dr Christopher Labos weighs in.  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.

After a historic speech in Davos, Mark Carney’s next challenge is keeping the country together. Political analyst Sandy White on how the Prime Minister deals with Alberta and Quebec’s push for separation. 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.

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.