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.

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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

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.

Canada’s living standards languishing behind the U.S.

From notes of chocolate, to oak and even leather- everyone smells something different in their wine. But is it really there? Wine expert Jon Cercone says it’s all in our heads.

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.

From notes of chocolate, to oak and even leather- everyone smells something different in their wine. But is it really there? Wine expert Jon Cercone says it&rsquo;s all in our heads.
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.

Why do we smell wine?

Insulting Montreal city staff or police officers can now cost you anywhere between 300 and 1000$ in fines. But how do we define an insult and will this clash with Charter rights?

Adjunct Professor at the McGill Faculty of Law Pearl Eliadis explains.

Insulting Montreal city staff or police officers can now cost you anywhere between 300 and 1000$ in fines. But how do we define an insult and will this clash with Charter rights?
Adjunct Professor at the McGill Faculty of Law Pearl Eliadis explains.

Understanding Montreal new “insult” bylaw

From the opioid crisis to over the counter pain pills- are we getting pain management wrong? Dr Christopher Labos looks into the billion dollar industry.

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. Today, Sue Smith sits in for Joanne Vrakas.

From the opioid crisis to over the counter pain pills- are we getting pain management wrong? Dr Christopher Labos looks into the billion dollar industry.
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. Today, Sue Smith sits in for Joanne Vrakas.

Canada’s living standards languishing behind the U.S.

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