Potential foreign interference, petitions and a feeling of being ripped off by the rest of the country. Political analyst Sandy White takes a closer look at what’s really going with the Alberta separatist movement.

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Potential foreign interference, petitions and a feeling of being ripped off by the rest of the country. Political analyst Sandy White takes a closer look at what&rsquo;s really going with the Alberta separatist movement.
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

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.

Is the idea of Alberta separatism closer than we think?

CJAD 800 is thrilled to be nominated for two Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) Awards recognizing journalistic excellence among Canadian broadcasters.

Among the 2026 nominations in the "Breaking News (Large Market)" category is CJAD 800's coverage of the passing of hockey great Ken Dryden.

Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

CJAD 800 is thrilled to be nominated for two Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) Awards recognizing journalistic excellence among Canadian broadcasters.
Among the 2026 nominations in the "Breaking News (Large Market)" category is CJAD 800's coverage of the passing of hockey great Ken Dryden.
Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

CJAD 800 is thrilled to be nominated for two Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) Awards recognizing journalistic excellence among Canadian broadcasters.

CJAD 800 remembers Montreal Canadiens great Ken Dryden

Spiders, tics and butterflies. McGill entomologist Dr. Christopher Buddle on how the colder weather is affecting insect life and when and where we should expect to see them.

Spiders, tics and butterflies. McGill entomologist Dr. Christopher Buddle on how the colder weather is affecting insect life and when and where we should expect to see them.

Spring has sprung and so have the creepy crawlers!

Epidemiologist and cardiologist Dr Christopher Labos says the virus is serious and can be fatal but we should not panic.

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.

Epidemiologist and cardiologist Dr Christopher Labos says the virus is serious and can be fatal but we should not panic.
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.

Is the idea of Alberta separatism closer than we think?

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