Is gambling considered an addiction or psychological disorder?

Psychologist Dr. Sonia Krol on the psychology of gambling addiction. Who is most at risk and why?

A Quebec restaurant is making waves nationally

Brothers Tim and Mike Roberston gave themselves 28 days to turn around and open up MacTaverne, a restaurant, pub and inn in Val-David. They now find themselves on a list of 30 finalists for Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants of 2026. They join Joanne with their story.

Trudie Mason presents “Pivoting”, her new CJAD show

Trudie Mason explores the moments people decide change their lives. She tells Joanne all about her new show “Pivoting”, Saturdays at 12:30 on CJAD.

Understanding Alberta’s referendum

Political analyst Sandy White on what is pushing the sentiment and what comes next.

Chef V: Bolognese 3 ways!

Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco shares the roots of the famed pasta sauce and offers up her traditional meat, modern and veggie recipes for Bolognese.

A turbulent history of Montreal's airports

From military usage to land expropriation- Montreal's airports have had a long and storied past. Montreal Expert Thom Seivewright explores the highs and lows of the city's aviation history. 

Food Professor: Weak Dollar, expensive groceries

Job losses, a weak dollar, and an El Niño- The Food Professor Sylvan Charlebois on how produce prices will be affected by all of it.  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…

Nutrition: Is online Breast Cancer Nutrition Advice evidence based?

Nutritionist Kim Arrey says most online information on nutrition on Breast Cancer and diet is misleading or downright incorrect. Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.  

The psychology of grief

Is there a proper way to grieve? How long should it last? Psychologist Dr Sonia Krol on how grief changes and how it changes you.

Montreal Marathon: high school sweethearts racing together in a very special way

5 years after being diagnosed with ALS, 25-year-old Amanda Tam and her husband Spencer Levine are racing together in the Montreal marathon thanks to an adapted wheelchair. They share the story of their love, the diagnosis and their hope for a cure. Photo of Amanda and Spencer courtesy of Christine…