Sonali Karnick

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Sonali Karnick is the host of All in a Weekend. Listen to the show on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 6 a.m. until 9 a.m. across Quebec.

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Quebec scientist raises awareness about endangered fungi and their role in sustaining life on Earth

Jonathan Cazabonne, a PhD student at the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, studies mycology and old-growth forest ecology. He explains why fungi are endangered, why they're essential to life on Earth and what people can do to help protect them.
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Meals on Wheels Week celebrates 20 years in Quebec

The Regroupement des Popotes Roulantes du Quebec (RPRQ), the body that advocates for Meals on Wheels programs across the province, is holding its annual awareness campaign. This year, it highlights the importance of proximity and building a strong social safety net. All in a Weekend's Sonali Karnick speaks to RPRQ director Karine Robinette about the changes Meals on Wheels has undergone and the growing need for volunteers of all kinds.
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Quebec author Melikah Abdelmoumen on her translated book, Baldwin, Styron and Me

Ten years ago, Melikah Abdelmoumen read that there had been an unlikely friendship between two literary giants: James Baldwin and William Styron. Already a big fan of Baldwin, she learned the two writers had spent long evenings discussing race and identity. Melikah's curiosity about their unconventional friendship led her to write a book about it and how it relates to her as a racialized woman.
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Montreal author's new graphic memoir explores highs and lows of her journey to motherhood

Rachel Deutsch's The Mother offers laughs and plenty to relate to for singles, prospective mothers, and new parents. Through her words and illustrations, the author delves into her search for a partner, her desire to have children, including her fears, and the realities of young motherhood.
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Les Filles de la Construction aims to empower women in Montreal who want to do home renovations

We speak with Marie-France Côté Nolet about the challenges women face when taking on home renovations and dealing with contractors. It led her to create a program for women to teach them not only how to deal with contractors but also to pick up the hammer themselves. She will be at the Montreal Home Show this weekend at the Palais des congrès.
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New documentary on renowned Canadian architect Arthur Erickson to be presented at Montreal film festival

Arthur Erickson: Beauty Between the Lines will be presented at Montreal's Le FIFA — the International Festival of Films on Art. The documentary explores the life and work of the iconic architect and features exclusive material from his personal archives. Filmmaker Danny Berish speaks with guest host Dionne Codrington.
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The Lost Food Banquet of the North at the McCord Museum as part of the FIKA(S) festival

We speak with Marie Samuel Levasseur, one of the artists behind 'The Lost Food Banquet of the North,' an exhibition exploring northern culinary traditions for the FIKA(S) Scandinavian festival. It starts next weekend at the McCord Stewart Museum.
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The All in a Weekend Cookbook Club gets a soupçon of France with 'Niçoise'

Cookbook Club members Kathy and Michelle share their experiences trying Rosa Jackson's southern French recipes from her cookbook "Niçoise."
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New Montreal documentary explores Black daughters' relationships with their fathers

Montreal filmmaker Ayana O'Shun talks about Father's Day, her latest documentary. The film, which comes out next week, was inspired by her personal experience.
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Montreal is hosting the 4th annual National Black Canadians Summit

Starting Friday, the event highlights what it calls the contributions and excellence of Black people who are shaping Canada's future. We speak with the artistic director of Montreal's Black Theatre Workshop, Dian Marie Bridge, who will be leading a roundtable on the role of arts within culture.