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:
Fighting with your family? Going no contact is become a trend
Going “no contact” with your family. McGill Psychologist Dr. Sonia Krol on why more and more people are choosing to cut off family rather than working on issues.
08:05
What is corked wine?
Bought a great bottle of wine and it tastes off… it may be corked. Wine expert Jon Cercone on how and why this happens and what to do next. 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.
07:06
Dr. Labos: What is endometriosis and why do so many women misdiagnosed?
Understanding endometriosis and why so many women struggle to get diagnosed. Dr Christopher Labos on signs, symptoms and how to advocate for help. Milk, raw milk, cheese, yogurt and dairy in general is a staple in many diets, but is it actually good for us? Why can some people enjoy dairy without…
09:02
Canada’s living standards languishing behind the U.S.
A trade war, a struggling economy and an upcoming election in Quebec. Political analyst Sandy White on how Canadians are struggling and where the government should be investing next. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Jackson
07:39
Chef V: Batch cooking revamped!
Batch cooking for the week and bored by Wednesday? Chef V turns one rotisserie chicken into a week's worth of delicious menu ideas. 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.
05:41
Maya Johnson: From the “F bomb”, to French language only, a busy week in the Quebec election
CTV News Anchor Maya Johnson joins Joanne with the latest from the election campaigns. Photo of Bernard Drainville courtesy of THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
07:25
Back to school: How Montreal's schools helped shape the city
The buildings, the school systems and bill 101. Montreal Expert Thom Seivewright on how our schools shaped the city. Photo courtesy of THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
07:25
Food Professor: Understanding Canada's dairy supply management system
Trade war sticking point: Canada's dairy supply management. Americans say it's unfair and needs to change. The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois weighs in.
07:06
Nutrition: Why do we gain weight in the colder months?
Are we eating more or eating unhealthy foods in the winter months? Nutritionist Kim Arrey on how to properly winterized your kitchen. Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.
06:10
What is 'FOMO' ? (Fear of Missing Out)
Sue Smith, in for Joanne Vrakas is joined by Dr. Sonia Krol, Assistant Professor Department of Psychology at McGill University.
06:47