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Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

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Will Mark Carney be able to get Donald Trump to budge on tariffs?

Mark Carney will be in Washington on Monday. Political analyst John Parisella joined Joanne Vrakas to discuss what the Prime Minister needs to accomplish with Trump.  

Oct 4, 20257 min

Hollywood 365: Diddy gets jail time, N'SYNC is back and more

95.9 Virgin Radio's Kelly Alexander joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas with the latest entertainment and pop culture news. She can be heard every Saturday at 7:50 a.m. Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP

Oct 4, 20258 min

Indigenous activist shares story of surving Sixties Scoop in a new children's book

 Indigdenous activist and Executive Director of the Native’s Women’s Shelter of Montreal, Na’kuset has released a new autobiographical children’s book “I Am My Name" which tells the story of her experience during the Sixties Scoop. She joined Joanne Vrakas.

Oct 4, 20256 min

Food Professor: How much will Thanksgiving cost you this 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.

Oct 4, 20257 min

What are seniors eating and how is the cost of food affecting their health?

Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.

Oct 4, 20257 min

Are caregivers under too much pressure?

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.

Sep 28, 20256 min

Are Australian wines any good?

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.

Sep 28, 20257 min

Is artifical intelligence scamming you?

Artificial intelligence is meant to make life easier but, more and more, it’s being used to scam us online. Cyber Security expert Daniel Blanc on what to look out for and who is at risk.

Sep 28, 20257 min

Dating after divorce: A newcomer's guide to what’s out there

Certified dating and relationship expert Cheryl Besner joined Joanne Vrakas with advice on dating after divorce.  

Sep 28, 20258 min

This Montreal restaurant came in second in North America

The World’s 50 Best Restaurant list has named a Montreal restaurant the second best in North America. FoodguyMTL, Dustin Gilman joined Joanne Vrakas with more.

Sep 28, 20257 min

Dr. Labos: How much coffee is too much coffee?

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.

Sep 28, 20257 min

Robot assistants for everyone!

Tech expert Kris Abel joins Joanne with news of robot assistants, a portable Xbox and “The Force” is real.  

Sep 28, 20256 min

How has Mark Carney done in his first 6 months in office?

Political commentator and former advisor to the Stepehen Harper government Sandy White weighs in.

Sep 28, 20255 min

Can kids be radicalized online? Here's what parents need to be looking for

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.

Sep 27, 20257 min

Chef V: Which pumpkins should you be cooking with?

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.

Sep 27, 20257 min

Putting together a CV in the time of AI: How to get technology to notice you

Mind HR’s Jessica Glazer joins Joanne Vrakas with some tips on how to get noticed during a job hunt.

Sep 27, 20257 min

Black Watch of Canada granted Freedom of the City of Ifs

Bruce Bolton, honourary colonel at Montreal's Black Watch Regiment of Canada joined Joanne Vrakas to look back at an emotional trip to Europe to honour their fallen and commemorate their victories.

Sep 27, 20256 min

The Food Professor: More Canadians are eating at restaurants... alone

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.

Sep 27, 20257 min

Nutrition: What are ultra-processed foods and why should you avoid them?

Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.

Sep 27, 20257 min

The importance of friendship for men

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

Sep 21, 20258 min

Wine 101: Austrian wines could make for a cheap and delicious choice

Wine expert and restaurateur Jon Cercone joined Joanne Vrakas to discuss Austrian wines.

Sep 21, 20257 min

Everything you need to know about Montreal's cat museum

Montreal is now home to Canada's first ever cat museum. Aqeela Nahani is Le Miaousée's executive director. She joined Joanne Vrakas.

Sep 21, 20256 min

Are late-night TV talkshows still viable?

From Colbert, to Kimmel, late-night television is coming undone. Entertainment critic Chris Bumbray looks at recent events and what may lie ahead for late night TV. Image: AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

Sep 21, 20258 min

The Together Club is getting people off their phones and back into the real world

Want to make a new friend, play chess with a stranger, have brunch with a stranger? The Together Club is setting up Montrealers looking to connect.

Sep 21, 20256 min

Dr. Labos: The risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy for women over 40

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.

Sep 21, 20257 min

Tech Files: A big thumbs up for the iPhone 17

Meta launches new Ray Ban Smart Glasses, Google tackles intimate online images and, it's finally out... the iPhone 17! Tech journalist Kris Abel joins Joanne Vrakas with more.  Image: AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez

Sep 21, 20258 min

Having trouble finding a job? Here are some tips from an HR expert

Looking for a job? Mind HR ‘s Jessica Glazer says sending out hundreds of CVs will not necessarily help. She shares some tips with Joanne Vrakas.

Sep 20, 20258 min

Food Professor: What is behind Canada's skyrocketing grocery prices?

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.

Sep 20, 20256 min

Chef V: How to properly freeze your favourite produce

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.

Sep 20, 20256 min

Can any one food jump-start your metabolism and help you lose weight?

Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.

Sep 20, 20258 min

Gen Z doesn’t know how to flirt

A new survey finds Gen Z can’t flirt. Tinder Canada’s Caitlin Benn on how young Montrealers are doing in love.

Sep 14, 20257 min

Dr. Labos: Is Ozempic dangerous?

Ozempic is facing a 2 billion lawsuit. Dr Christopher Labos on the side effects of the popular the weight loss drug. 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.

Sep 14, 20256 min

Kris Abel: Is your therapist a robot?

Therapists are using ChatGPT, Nintendo brings back Virtual Boy and new, pricey iPhone 17. Tech journalist Kris Abel joins Joanne with the latest.

Sep 14, 20257 min

How to address violence on social media with 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.

Sep 13, 20256 min

Exploring the local success story of MAG mayonnaise

Hugo Magnan is the owner of Quebec-based Mag Mayonnaise. He joins Joanne Vrakas to share the continued success story of his company. 

Sep 13, 20254 min

Check out this new performance at the Segal Centre: Big Stuff

Writer, creator and star of the performance Matt Baram speaks with Joanne Vrakas to explain! 

Sep 13, 20256 min

A new documentary is on the way from one of your favourite Spice Girls

95.9 Virgin Radio's Kelly Alexander joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas with the latest entertainment and pop culture news. She can be heard every Saturday at 7:50 a.m.

Sep 13, 20256 min

Why does Montreal have so much public art?

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. PHOTO: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Sep 13, 20257 min

CTV Montreal stories of the week: Dorval golf course near Trudeau airport set to stay for another 15 years

Christine Long is a journalist with CTV Montreal. She joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday to look back at local newsmakers of the week.

Sep 13, 20256 min

Food delivery apps are on the rise

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.

Sep 13, 20256 min

What are the unhealthy eating habits of working odd hours

Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy. 

Sep 13, 20257 min

Exploring burgundy and its wines

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.

Sep 7, 20255 min

A new study shows we are having less sex

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.

Sep 7, 20256 min

Teaching bagpipes to the next generation

Speaking with Joanne Vrakas is piper Nolan Patrick Cunningham. 

Sep 7, 20258 min

The best Montreal terrasses to check out before the end of summer

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. 

Sep 7, 20258 min

Exploring the concept of quiet cracking

Mind HR's Jessica Glazer speaks with Joanne Vrakas to explain. 

Sep 7, 20256 min

What is the anti-inflammatory diet?

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.

Sep 7, 20255 min

New technology when it comes to vacuuming

Tech Expert Kris Abel joins Joanne Vrakas to talk about all things technology on CJAD 800.

Sep 7, 20257 min

Preparing for Quebec's upcoming municipal election

Political commentator Sandy White was an advisor to the Conservative Party during the Stephen Harper administration. He can be heard every Sunday on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas with his take on the latest from the world of politics.    PHOTO: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Sep 7, 20257 min

Montreal's first-ever mobile pediatric clinic

Christine Long is a journalist with CTV Montreal. She joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 6:20 a.m. to look back at local newsmakers of the week.

Sep 6, 20257 min