Episodes

  • Dr. Krol: The psychology of sleep and time change
    Nov 1 2026

    Dr. Sonia Krol joined Sue Smith (hosting for Joanne Vrakas) to talk about the psychology of time change.

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    8 mins
  • An A to Z preview of Tuesday's U.S midterm elections.
    Nov 1 2026

    Political Science Professor Graham Dodds from Concordia University joined Sue Smith (hosting for Joanne Vrakas) to preview Tuesday's American midterm elections.

    Photo courtesy of (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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    11 mins
  • Are you a Jane Austen Fan? Or a Foe? A mother and daughter have opinions!
    Nov 1 2026

    The mother daughter talent duo Heather and Arizona O’Neill joined Sue Smith (hosting for Joanne Vrakas) to talk about all things Jane Austen.

    Today at Noon there will be a special screening of Sense and Sensibility at the Cinema du Musee.

    The screening will take place at the Cinema du Musee today at noon. The cinema is part of the Fine Arts Museum on Sherbrooke. It’s across the street from the main entrance.

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    9 mins
  • Dr. Labos: Is time change good.....or bad?
    Nov 1 2026

    It is time change day, and Dr. Christopher Labos joined Sue Smith (hosting for Joanne Vrakas) to talk about the positives and negatives.

    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. Today, Sue Smith sits in for Joanne Vrakas.

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    9 mins
  • A history of Montreal's cemeteries
    Oct 31 2026

    Montreal Expert Thom Seivewright looks back on some of the cities forgotten cemeteries and why Montreal once had a body snatcher problem.

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    7 mins
  • Food Professor: The cost of Halloween
    Oct 31 2026

    How much are we paying for Halloween this year? From gummies, to chocolate, to chips and more- the Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois on what prices have gone up and where you can still get a deal.

    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 joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 7:10 a.m. to discuss everything from fluctuations in grocery prices to food trends.

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    6 mins
  • Nutrition Are there any good fats?
    Oct 31 2026

    Trans fats, ultra processed, Omega 3 and more- which fats are good for you and which should you avoid? Nutritionist Kim Arrey explains.

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    8 mins
  • Dr. Soles: The genetics of mental health- how much is baked in
    Oct 25 2026

    Nature vs nurture. When it comes to mental health how much is in our genes? Psychologist Dr. Sonia Krol takes a closer look.

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    7 mins