An unfinished and overpriced stadium, doping allegations and boycotts. Just a few of the scandals that plagued the 1976 Olympics. Montreal expert Thom Seivewright takes a look back at the controversies that defined the games.

Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

An unfinished and overpriced stadium, doping allegations and boycotts. Just a few of the scandals that plagued the 1976 Olympics. Montreal expert Thom Seivewright takes a look back at the controversies that defined the games.
Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

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.

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.

The foundation of Weekends with Joanne Vrakas is news, weather, sports and a review of your entertainment options.

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

The latest audio and podcasts from CJAD 800 Montreal.

The latest audio and podcasts from CJAD 800 Montreal.

CJAD 800 - The Latest Audio and Podcasts

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.

Construction woes, doping allegations, boycotts: Looking back at Montreal's 1976 Olympics

How much is too much for wine and when is a bottle really worth it? Wine expert Jon Cercone on the highs and lows of wine pricing.

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.

How much is too much for wine and when is a bottle really worth it? Wine expert Jon Cercone on the highs and lows of wine pricing.
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.

How much should you be spending on a bottle of wine in Quebec?

Owner of Quinn Farm, Phil Quinn discusses Quebec's new Óiase apple and takes a look at the upcoming harvest.

Image: Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Owner of Quinn Farm, Phil Quinn discusses Quebec's new &Oacute;iase&nbsp;apple and takes a look at the upcoming harvest.
Image: Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Everything you need to know about Quebec's new Óiase apple variety

Hyaluronic acid -- miracle cream or just another moisturizer?

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.

Hyaluronic acid -- miracle cream or just another moisturizer?
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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