Weekends with Joanne Vrakas
Joanne has all the info you need to kick off your day. The foundation of Weekends with Joanne Vrakas is news, weather, sports and a review of your entertainment options, but Joanne also has great interviews and contributors on a range of topics.
Episodes
Bill’s picks: Wondering what to watch or where to go this weekend? Bill Brownstein has you covered.
Bill Brownstein has been a columnist with the Montreal Gazette since 1987. He joins Weekeds with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday and Sunday at 8:50 a.m. with his suggestions on what to stream and which shows to check out in and around the city.
Do men and women cheat for different reasons and can couples survive it? Head of adult psychology at the MUHC, Dr. Jennifer Russell explains.
BBQ season is around the corner. So is the season for BBQ wines. Unwined’s Mandi Robertson shares her top pics.
Ozempic for kids? There are new guidelines for treating childhood obesity.
Dr. Julius Erdstein, assistant professor in Pediatrics at McGill University and director of division in adolescent medicine at the Montreal’s Children’s Hospital explains.
As Canada votes, etiquette expert Julie Blais Comeau joins Joanne Vrakas to talk about how to stay civil in polarizing times.
Social Media Winner and Losers of the Week and the one account you need to follow.
Lola Kalder is content producer for The Elias Makos Show on CJAD 800. She joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 7:40 a.m. to share online trends and what is happening closer to Montreal.
Cannabis use is one the rise among Canadian teens. How does it impact their development? Dr. Christopher Labos explains.
Tech journalist Kris Abel joined Joanne Vrakas to discuss how Nintendo's Switch 2 got caught up in the U.S. trade war.
Canadians are getting ready to vote. Are we voting on policy, Trump or looking for something new?
Political analyst Sandy White joins Joanne Vrakas before the big day.
Pope Francis was laid to rest on Saturday. CTV News' Quebec Bureau Chief, Genevieve Beauchemin joined Joanne Vrakas live from Rome.
Montreal Archbishop, Christian Lépine joins Joanne Vrakas to discuss the legacy of Pope Francis as he is laid to rest.
Canadians are leading the way for working from home. The Food Professor, Sylvain Charlebois explains how this is affecting how and what we eat.
The latest from your favorite celebrities. 95.9 Virgin Radio host, Kelly Alexander joins Joanne Vrakas for another edition of Hollywood 365.
Quebec is recommending a full cellphone and electronic devices in schools. Is there any evidence to suggest it is beneficial?
Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles weighs in.
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.
CJAD 800’s Tom Whelan joins Joanne Vrakas with his Saturday press review.
Are food dyes really that bad for us? Americans seem to think so but what is Canada doing about it?
Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.
“La Main” is Montreal’s iconic St- Laurent Boulevard.
Montreal tour guide Thom Sievewright explains how it shaped Montreal and barely survived construction.
Wondering what to watch or where to go this weekend? Bill Brownstein has you covered.
What do you do when your partner and your parents don’t get along? Do you take sides or stay out of it knowing somebody ends up mad. Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russell guides us through the mess.
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.
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