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
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 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.
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.
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 on the rise. American turmoil is bubbling over leaving many wondering what comes next? Former Quebec delegate to NYC and Washington John Parisella on 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 fl...
Corner store or depanneur and what exactly is the difference? 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.
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.
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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.
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