Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

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

November 16, 2025 6 mins

The good, the bad and the ugly of the self-help industry. Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russell on the origins of this million dollar industry and who it’s really helping.

 

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Why did we pair wine and cheese a the perfect combo? Wine expert Jon Cercone on the origins of the tradition and which wines work best.

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.

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Montreal based AI company Amical lets seniors with dementia chat with AI “friends” to help  with symptoms of the disease. CEO Tony Aubé explains how his experience with his own grandmother shaped this passion project.

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Online content creator Tory Morton says she knows all about you based on your neighborhood, your school and where you grew up. And she does it tongue and cheek to an audience of over 23 thousand Instagram followers and counting!

You can follow Tory on instagram @torymorton

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Donald Trump says 50 year mortgages will help struggling families make ends meet. Mortgage specialist and host of “Under One Roof Montreal” Martin Spalding on if this would help Canadians trying to get into the housing market.  

You can listen to Martin on CJAD 800 at noon Sunday's on Under One Roof.

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What are the links between heart health and the winter months. Dr Christopher Labos on the effects of the cold on men and women’s hearts.

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.

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Are doctors over diagnosing  kids with psychological issues? Controversial child psychiatrist and author of the new book “Searching for normal” Dr. Sami Timimi says the entire industry got it wrong.

Here are both parts to Joanne and Dr. Timimi's conversation.

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November 16, 2025 5 mins

Canadian intelligence services are warning Canada has a spy problem. Political analyst Sandy White on which countries are a little too close for comfort.

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.

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From bouncy happy little kids, to self conscious teens- what happens to teens and their confidence? Child psychologist Dr Tamara Soles on how to guide your teens through their awkward years.

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.

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November 15, 2025 7 mins

Are doctors over diagnosing  kids with psychological issues? Controversial child psychiatrist and author of the new book “Searching for normal” Dr. Sami Timimi says the entire industry got it wrong.

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From the Ice Storm to the Storm of the Century, Montreal Expert Thom Sievewright with a brief history of the Montreal’s many, many snowstorms.

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.

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November 15, 2025 7 mins

Where do bugs go in the winter? McGill entomologist Professor Christopher Buddle on why keeping a “bug closet” in your house can help save the creepy crawlers from the cold.

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Can’t find cottage cheese at the grocery store? Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois on how TikTok has cottage cheese flying off the shelves.

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 f...

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We know fibre is good for you gut but turns out it can help your mental health. 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.

 

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Is your couple in trouble? Having trouble getting? along? Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russell on what to expect in couples counselling.

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

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From Strangers Things to horror movie IT, Montreal is leading the pack. Senior Vice President of Rodeo FX, Jordan Soles joined Joanne Vrakas to discuss his company’s success and future projects.

Image: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

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Spending hundreds on skincare? Dr. Christopher Labos say there’s a cheaper option that makes all the difference instead.

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.

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Montreal had its first snowfall of the season this weekend but many motorists still do not have their winter tires. The CJAD 800 Car Show’s Lisa Christensen joined Joanne Vrakas with everything you need to know.

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A big week in Ottawa: a new budget and talk of Conservatives crossing the floor. Political analyst and former advisor to the Stephen Harper Conservatives Sandy White has 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.

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Should boys be encouraged to cry it out a little more? Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles explains why tears are always better than anger.

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.

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