Psychologist Dr. Sonia Krol on the psychology of gambling addiction. Who is most at risk and why?

Brothers Tim and Mike Roberston gave themselves 28 days to turn around and open up MacTaverne, a restaurant, pub and inn in Val-David. They now find themselves on a list of 30 finalists for Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants of 2026. They join Joanne with their story.

Trudie Mason explores the moments people decide change their lives. She tells Joanne all about her new show “Pivoting”, Saturdays at 12:30 on CJAD.

Political analyst Sandy White on what is pushing the sentiment and what comes next.

Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco shares the roots of the famed pasta sauce and offers up her traditional meat, modern and veggie recipes for Bolognese.

From military usage to land expropriation- Montreal's airports have had a long and storied past. Montreal Expert Thom Seivewright explores the highs and lows of the city's aviation history.

Job losses, a weak dollar, and an El Niño- The Food Professor Sylvan Charlebois on how produce prices will be affected by all of it.

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.

Nutritionist Kim Arrey says most online information on nutrition on Breast Cancer and diet is misleading or downright incorrect.

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