



Trauma is everywhere in our daily lives
Jennifer Russell is a psychologist and she joined Sue Smith to talk about trauma. Dr. Jennifer Russell joins Weekends With Joanne Vrakas every Sunday morning at 8:40am.

Who will be Quebec's next Premier? Here's a preview of today's leadership vote
Raphaël Melançon joined Sue Smith to preview this afternoon's CAQ leadership vote to determine Quebec's next Premier. Sue was filling in for Joanne Vrakas Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for CJAD 800 and CTV Montreal and a columnist for the Montreal Gazette. He is also the president and foun…

Dr. Soles: What does online safety mean for your kids?
With the recent verdict holding Meta and Google accountable for online safety, what does that mean for your kids? Tamara Soles joined Sue Smith (filling in for Joanne Vrakas). Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles explores the findings and explains how a father’s mental health can shape the wellbein…

Both the US and Iran want a ceasefire for different reasons
Graham Dodds, Professor & Associate Chair in the Department of Political Science, Concordia University, joined Sue Smith, who was filling in for Joanne Vrakas.

Food Professor: Pure Quebec maple syrup...is anything but
Is Quebec maple syrup pure? Dr. Charlebois spoke with Sue Smith, who was filling in for Joanne Vrakas. 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 Dalhousie University. He jo…

What does ADHD actually look like in adults?
More adults than ever are identifying with ADHD, but is the condition truly on the rise, or is social media shaping how we label everyday struggles? Speaking with Joanne Vrakas is clinical psychologist Jennifer Russell breaks down what ADHD actually looks like in adults, the risks of self-diagnosi…

What your wine order really says about you
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, or Rosé,your go-to glass might reveal more than your taste. Speaking with Joanne Vrakas, wine expert Jon Cercone explores how choosing a wine is a small but very public decision, one that can hint at your personality, your mindset, and even how you want to be seen. Jon Cer…

The curious case of the Dorval library cat
What do you do when a local cat keeps sneaking into your neighbourhood library? If you’re Dorval librarian Amanda Judd, you turn a problem into a charming solution.

Dr. Labos: Is breast milk actually better than formula?
Is breast really best, or is the debate more complicated than we’ve been told? As questions swirl around the baby formula industry, the long‑running breast milk vs. formula discussion is back in the spotlight. Dr. Christopher Labos breaks down the science. Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a de…

How will François Legault be remembered and where are Quebec voters headed next?
Political analyst Sandy White weighs in and also looks to new polling suggesting franco voters may be leaning towards the Liberal Party.