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.Social links:
Looking for fast delicious meals? Chef V has got you covered
From steak subs, to chicken shawarma, Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco keeps it simple with her one sheet pan recipes. 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.
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Food Professor: Why are so many Canadians going veg?
Increasing costs are pushing Canadians to steer clear of meat. The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois says imported beef may give consumers a break come summer. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, better known as ‘The Food Professor,’ is Senior Director at Agri-Food Analytics Lab and Professor of Faculties of …
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Nutrition: The snack attack that hits your memory hard
Nutritionist Kim Arrey on how ultra processed foods may affect an Alzheimer's diagnosis. Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.
07:02
How did the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter breach security?
Bell Media Public Safety Analyst and former Commissioner at the Ontario Provincial Police, Chris Lewis takes a closer at who dropped the ball and what this means for President Trump’s security moving forward.
07:55
From spaghetti fries to cheesecake bites: Here are the hottest Montreal restaurants
Spaghetti fries, cheesecake bites, yakitori and fancy hotdogs! FoodguyMTL Dustin Gilman is back with a new list of restaurants to discover. 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 bes…
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Dr. Labos: Are injectable peptides just a cash grab?
What are peptides and do they really work for body building, skin care and injuries? U.S. Secretary of Health RFK Jr is pushing for more access but Dr. Christopher Labos says buyer beware. Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800. You can…
06:42
Carney has called Canada's trade relationship with U.S. a 'weakness.' How could it backfire?
Mark Carney says he doesn’t wake up thinking about the U.S. As the Prime Minister focuses on building new strategic partnerships across the globe, political analyst Sandy White takes a closer look at Carney’s long game.
07:24
Dr. Soles: How are babies born during COVID faring in 2026?
Lock downs, virtual learning and stressed out parents, how did the pandemic affect developing minds? Child Psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles on how too much parental oversight affected time management and planning skills. Image: Aditya Romansa
06:05
From the Montreal Protocol to COP 15: How the city is a climate change leader
From a historic U.N. agreement, to bike paths, to sustainable tourism. Montreal is doing all it can to fight climate change. Montreal expert Thom Seivewright on what the city is doing to become the continent’s greenest city. Thom Seivewright is a tour guide turned social media star. He can be hear…
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How do grocery prices in Montreal compare to other Canadian cities?
Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois explains where Montreal stands in terms of grocery prices compared to other Canadian cities. 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 Dal…
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