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Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

CJAD 800
Montreal
Wine
Mental Health
Canada
Social Media
Child Psychology
Parenting
Anxiety
Psychology
Child Development
Holiday Season
Food Inflation
Quebec
New Year's Resolutions
Potatoes
Donald Trump
Domestic Violence
United States
Mark Carney
Nutrition

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.

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Latest Episodes

Dr. Christopher Labos joined Joanne to talk about how to secure yourself during a major flood.

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 ... more

Climatologist Dave Phillips from Environment and Climate Change Canada joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about yesterday's floods.

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Pierrefonds Mayor Jim Beis joined Joanne Vrakas to talk about the major flooding that hit his area yesterday.

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Dorval Mayor Marc Doret joined Joanne Vrakas to provide an update hours after major floods hit the West Island.

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Phil Quinn
Owner at Quinn Farm
Quinn Farm
Episode: Everything you need to know about Quebec's new Óiase apple variety
Kim Arrey
Nutritionist
Episode: Nutrition: Could junk food be responsible for your kid's disruptive behaviour?
Tom Green
Celebrity guest, host of The Tom Green Farm
Actor/Comedian/Producer
Episode: Comedian Tom Green goes rural in this new Crave streaming series
Christine McCusker
Allergist, division director of allergy immunology and dermatology at the Montreal Children's Hospital
Montreal Children's Hospital
Episode: Montreal allergist explains allergy symptoms, how to best get relief
Dario de Felice
News/press commentator
CJAD 800
Episode: Nutrition: Surprising reasons why cabbage deserves a spot on your dinner plate
Max Bitton
Owner of Fanabox, memorabilia store in Old Montreal
Fanabox
Episode: Local Montreal store owner shares the importance of Grand Prix weekend
Christopher Labos
Epidemiologist and cardiologist; author of Does Coffee Cause Cancer and 8 More Myths About the Food We Eat?
Independent epidemiologist and cardiologist
Episode: Dr. Labos: Debunking some of the most common social media medical advice
Dr. Christopher Labos
Cardiologist and epidemiologist
Episode: Dr. Labos: The link between rats and the hantavirus
Nicolas Ryan
Director of Public Relations
CAA Quebec
Episode: Here are the worst roads in Montreal, as voted by drivers

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Joanne Vrakas
Host of Weekends with Joanne Vrakas; provides daily news, weather, and entertainment insights with contributor interviews.

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Food Professor: What does Dunkin' Donuts' return to Canada say about the market?
Q: Why is this significant for us? What does it mean about what the market looks like?
The expansion signals growing competition in the Canadian coffee space and a shift in where consumers spend time outside of home and work, suggesting a potential opening for Dunkin to capture a younger, multi-brand audience.
How Montreal's mall culture has evolved over the years
Q: What does the future hold for Montreal's downtown malls, given global trends toward destination-based experiences?
Malls are being reimagined as destinations with entertainment and elevated food courts, public spaces, and integrated experiences, a model that Montreal is cautiously considering to revitalize downtown retail while balancing tradition and modern urban living.
How Montreal's mall culture has evolved over the years
Q: So how did the malls come to be, and why did strip malls evolve into these indoor centers in Montreal?
Strip malls were built to serve car access, but the shift to enclosed malls in the 1960s, starting with La Place Versailles, created a one-stop experience that kept workers downtown and connected to rapid transit, transforming the urban retail landscape.
Dr. Labos: The science behind better naps
Q: Why might late-day naps be problematic for nighttime sleep?
Napping later in the afternoon can disrupt the sleep system and make it harder to fall asleep at night, reducing overall sleep quality.
Dr. Labos: The science behind better naps
Q: What is the recommended nap duration for most people?
Most evidence points to a short nap, around 20 to 30 minutes, to avoid entering deep sleep stages and feeling groggy afterward.

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The show consistently blends practical how-to guidance with timely, locally relevant conversations. Episodes span consumer economics (groceries, pricing, and budgeting for everyday items), health and wellness (skincare myths, napping, kids' nutrition, and allergy guidance), and culture/history (Montreal's Olympic legacy, neighborhood profiles, and regional food ecosystems). A recurring strength is bringing in subject-matter experts to translate complex topics into actionable takeaways—from wine pricing strategies and fruit harvests to parenting routines and kitchen techniques—often tied to Montreal or Canadian context. Notable strengths include data-driven guests and a knack for turning broad topics (food policy, health, local history) into... more

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2. Kim Arrey
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4. Christine McCusker
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7. Christopher Labos
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