Épisodes

  • Burned out but not burnout
    Feb 1 2026

    What is mental burnout without a burnout. Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russell explains.

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    7 min
  • Why does my wine smell like that?
    Feb 1 2026

    Notes of tobacco, strawberry or leather but none of that is actually in the wine? Wine expert Jon Cercone explains why your wine smells like that.

    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.

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    7 min
  • Sons: a moving documentary on fathers and sons
    Feb 1 2026

    Eight years in the making, the documentary Sons explores the complex relationships between fathers and sons. Directors Justin Simms explores the changing roles of parenting, the patriarchy and the pleasure and pain of guiding boys into adulthood.

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    7 min
  • Meet the Quebec microbiologist with 1 million followers online
    Feb 1 2026

    From close-ups on bird poop to a closer look a face mites, microbiologist Chloé Savard is zooming in on at the things that surround us. Making the invisible visible, she now has 1 million Instagram followers.

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    6 min
  • Dr. Labos: When taking your blood pressure, size does matter
    Feb 1 2026

    Size does matter- when taking your blood pressure. Dr. Christopher Labos explains why we may be doing it all wrong.

    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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    6 min
  • Tesla making humanoid robots
    Feb 1 2026

    Tesla is ending their Model S and X electric cars and focusing on production of Optimus humanoid robots instead. Tech journalist Kris Abel explains the shift.

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    7 min
  • Dr. Soles: Reclaiming your weekends
    Jan 31 2026

    What’s “empty weekend parenting” and how does it help you reclaim your weekend from over scheduling? Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles explains.

    Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles can be heard every Saturday at 8:40 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas to discuss issues affecting children's mental health.

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    7 min
  • Chef V: Fish for the win!
    Jan 31 2026

    Want more protein but red meat isn’t your thing? Fear not, Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco shares her foolproof fish recipe for the win!

    Chef and TV host Vanessa Gianfrancesco can heard every Saturday at 8:20 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas sharing her favourite recipes and kitchen tips.

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    6 min