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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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Sep 6, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 6, 2026

    Fighting with your family? Going no contact is become a trend (opens the original)

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    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.

  2. Episode · Sep 6, 2026

    What is corked wine? (opens the original)

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    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.

  3. Episode · Sep 6, 2026

    Dr. Labos: What is endometriosis and why do so many women misdiagnosed? (opens the original)

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    Understanding endometriosis and why so many women struggle to get diagnosed. Dr Christopher Labos on signs, symptoms and how to advocate for help. Milk, raw milk, cheese, yogurt and dairy in general is a staple in many diets, but is it actually good for us? Why can some people enjoy dairy without issue while others struggle to digest it? And what role does dairy play in gut health? Dr. Christopher Labos joins Joanne Vrakas to separate fact from fiction and explain what the science really says ab

  4. Episode · Sep 6, 2026

    Canada’s living standards languishing behind the U.S. (opens the original)

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    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. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Jackson

  5. Episode · Sep 5, 2026

    Chef V: Batch cooking revamped! (opens the original)

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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.

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