Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

Blue Monday is supposed to be the saddest day of the year. Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russell on why this happens and what we can do to beat those blues. 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.

Virgin Radio producer and host Mike Chaar looks at how the league and the players are reacting to the LGBTQ+ love story taking over the world.

Why do so many people hate Chardonnay? Wine expert Jon Cercone on how the wine got the bad press and what we should actually be looking for in a Chardonnay. 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.

Want to go out for a bite but not break the bank? Foodguy Mtl Dustin Gilman shares his list of go-to spots for yummy cheap eats. 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.

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has revealed his new food pyramid and beef is at the top. Cardiologist and epidemiologist Dr. Christopher Labos takes a closer look. 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.

François Legault has stepped down and the C.A.Q. is looking for its next leader. Political analyst Sandy White looks back at Legault’s legacy and where the party goes next. 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.  

Montreal tour guide Thom Sievewright starts a new series exploring all 19 of Montreal's boroughs. First up, how Montreal's once industrial "Sud-Ouest" became the place to see and be seen.  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.

McDonald’s is freezing prices on certain items all year. What are competitors planning and will it be enough to get you back in there? Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois on who will likely lead the pack.  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 people who take weight loss medication at risk of a caloric deficit? Nutritionist Kim Arrey on the risks of cutting back too fast.  Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.

Mineral, dry or full bodied wines- what does any of it mean? Wine expert Jon Cercone explains them all ahead of your next dinner party. 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.

What makes some men violent towards women and what does society do with them next? Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russell explores some of the root causes and early signs of domestic violence. 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.

Local groups have come together to help change the way people collect cans. The Dignity Bag is changing how urban recyclers work and we see them. Karine Bastien is co-director of Coop Les Valoristes and she joined Joanne Vrakas with more.

Canadian Elizabeth Hosking just won the World Cup snowboarding championship in Calgary. The Longueuil native spoke with Joanne Vrakas ahead of her upcoming winter Games.

Tech forward LEGOs and beauty supplies. Tech journalist Kris Abel has the latest from the Consumer Electronics Show.

Ozempic goes generic and becomes a lot cheaper. Dr. Christopher Labos on what Canadians can expect at the doctor’s office. 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 will Mark Carney strengthen Canada’s position on the world stage moving forward? Political analyst Sandy White explores the option of a mandatory military service and more. 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.

Tensions abroad and civil unrest are on the rise. American turmoil is bubbling over leaving many wondering what comes next? Former Quebec delegate to NYC and Washington John Parisella explains what Trump may be planning next. John Parisella is a special advisor for National Public Relations and a fellow in International Relations at the University of Montreal.

The Canadian government added vitamin D to your milk on January 1st. Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois on why Canadians needed the change. 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.

Why does Montreal call its corner stores depanneurs? Montreal tour guide and expert Thom Sievewright takes a look at Montreal’s “depanneur” culture. 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: Paul McKinnon

New year, new you! Not so fast! Nutritionist Kim Arrey says setting smaller, more achievable goals is the way to go. Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.

Jay Farrar, sitting in for Joanne Vrakas, is joined by Dr. Jennifer Russell. Dr. 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.

Jay Farrar, sitting in for Joanne Vrakas, is joined by John Parisella, formerly Robert Bourassa’s Chief of Staff, former Quebec’s delegate in New York City, Senior Advisor of Business Outreach at National’s Montreal office. Image: Matias Delacroix/AP Photo

Jay Farrar, sitting in for Joanne Vrakas, is joined by 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.

Jay Farrar, sitting in for Joanne Vrakas, is joined by 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.

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.

Roger Hilton is a non-resident fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute in Vienna. Roger joined Jay Farrar to talk about the US military operation in Venezuela.

Jay Farrar, sitting in for Joanne Vrakas, is joined by 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.

Jay Farrar, sitting in for Joanne Vrakas, is joined by Steve Waterhouse, cybersecurity expert.

Jay Farrar, sitting in for Joanne Vrakas, is joined by 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.

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.

What’s the psychology behind making New Year's Resolutions? Dr. Vanessa Delisle, crisis psychologist at St. Mary’s Hospital and founder of Bridge Mental Health and Therapy Services in Westmount.

Can New Year’s resolutions be toxic? Clinical psychologist Dr Jennifer Russell sets expectations vs reality. Jennifer joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 8:40 a.m. to discuss the importance of mental health.

Gifting wine is harder than you think. Wine expert Jon Cercone on why it’s best to be “boring” when you bring wine to someone’s house. 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.

Family gatherings, visiting friends and kids home from school. A petri dish for the flu? Dr Christopher Labos on why he recommends everyone get the flu shot. 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.

Should Pierre Poilievre step down and what happens next with the Quebec Liberals? Political analyst Sandy White weighs in. 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.

The holidays can be a period of high stress for most parents. Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles on how you can avoid parental burnout and actually enjoy the holidays instead. 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.

Food inflations, tariffs and more. The Food Professor Sylvain Charlesbois takes a look back at the top food stories of the year. 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.

‘Tis the season for over eating- but it doesn’t have to be. Nutritionist Kim Arrey explains how mindful eating can help cut the calories. Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.

Dr. Jennifer Russell is a clinical phychologist. She joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 8:40 a.m. to discuss the importance of mental health.

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.

Joanne Vrakas is joined by relationship and dating expert Cheryl Besner.

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. Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

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.

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. 

New numbers say over 80% of Canadians want an end to taxing food altogether. Is it possible? 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.

Making some not so healthy food choices over the holidays? All that food is likely to affect your gut health.  Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.

What is a panic attack? How does the mind trick the body into this extreme reaction? Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russell explains.  Clinical psychologist Jennifer Russell joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 8:40 a.m. to discuss the importance of mental health.  

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.

Do we tip or gift for the holidays? Etiquette expert Julie Blais Comeau discusses what to give to who.

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.