Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

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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.

  1. How to navigate hormonal and physical changes during menopause

    4D AGO

    How to navigate hormonal and physical changes during menopause

    Do women go through a midlife crisis? Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russell explains how hormonal and physical changes mark the beginning of a new stage in life for women. Dr. Russell joins Weekends With Joanne Vrakas every Sunday morning at 8:40am.

    7 min
  2. To chill or not to chill? Here's when you should cool your wine

    4D AGO

    To chill or not to chill? Here's when you should cool your wine

    Should your red wine be room temperature or chilled? How long should white be in the fridge? Wine expert Jon Cercone explains how cooling the wine actually changes the flavor.   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.

    8 min
  3. Having trouble finding a job? Here are some sectors that are hiring

    4D AGO

    Having trouble finding a job? Here are some sectors that are hiring

    Is the start of the year really a hiring slump? Mind HR's Jessica Glazer on the challenges of looking for work right now and how to course correct.

    8 min
  4. Here are some tips to avoid dangerous slips and falls

    4D AGO

    Here are some tips to avoid dangerous slips and falls

    Dangerous slip and falls are increasingly problematic for the elderly in Quebec. McGill Univesity geriatrician, Dr. Gustavo Duque explains how even one fall could have potentially fatal consequences.

    7 min
  5. Is Quebec doing enough to helping victims of domestic violence? 

    4D AGO

    Is Quebec doing enough to helping victims of domestic violence? 

    There have been 6 femicides in Quebec since the start of the year. The rise in violence and decreases in access to shelters has liberal MNA for Robert-Baldwin and official opposition critic for the status of women, Brigitte B. Garceau saying the Quebec government is not doing enough to help.

    5 min
  6. Dr. Labos: How can you avoid getting sick during a hospital stay?

    4D AGO

    Dr. Labos: How can you avoid getting sick during a hospital stay?

    Worried about catching a bug at the hospital? Dr. Christopher Labos explains how nosocomial infections are becoming problematic. 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.

    6 min
  7. How does Canada compare with other countries when it comes to social trust and confidence?

    4D AGO

    How does Canada compare with other countries when it comes to social trust and confidence?

    Despite Canada’s current unity problem, a new Pew Research Center survey finds Canadians trust each other. Political analyst Sandy White on why that matters.

    5 min
  8. Dr. Soles: Should kids rule the roost?

    5D AGO

    Dr. Soles: Should kids rule the roost?

    Do kids really know best? Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles on why it’s ok for parents to take the reins. 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.

    8 min
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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.

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