Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois says Canada's counter-tariffs will soon hike prices and shrink sizes at the grocery store.

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. Sitting in for Joanne today is Sue Smith.

Looking for a pick me up? Nutritionist Kim Arrey looks at coffee, tea, energy drinks and food as energy sources and which one actually gives your body the boost it needs. 

Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.

Going “no contact” with your family. McGill Psychologist Dr. Sonia Krol on why more and more people are choosing to cut off family rather than working on issues.

Bought a great bottle of wine and it tastes off… it may be corked. Wine expert Jon Cercone on how and why this happens and what to do next.

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.

Understanding endometriosis and why so many women struggle to get diagnosed. Dr Christopher Labos on  signs, symptoms and how to advocate for help.

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.

A trade war, a struggling economy and an upcoming election in Quebec. Political analyst Sandy White on how Canadians are struggling and where the government should be investing next.

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Batch cooking for the week and bored by Wednesday? Chef V turns one rotisserie chicken into a week's worth of delicious menu ideas. 

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.

CTV News Anchor Maya Johnson joins Joanne with the latest from the election campaigns.

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The buildings, the school systems and bill 101. Montreal Expert Thom Seivewright on how our schools shaped the city.

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Trade war sticking point: Canada's dairy supply management. Americans say it's unfair and needs to change. The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois weighs in.

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. Sitting in for Joanne today is Sue Smith.