John Ackermann

Bookshelf: Canadian wine writer tackles bitter truths in a new memoir John Ackermann speaks with Natalie MacLean, author of Wine Witch on Fire: Rising from the Ashes of Divorce, Defamation, and Drinking Too Much

#OTD in 2024, I spoke with wine writer Natalie MacLean, author of Wine Witch on Fire: Rising from the Ashes of Divorce, Defamation, and Drinking Too Much. #NewsRadioBookshelf @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social @dundurnpress.bsky.social vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/03/09/b...

Lost in Space: a former astronaut child talks family, betrayal, and redemption in a new memoir John Ackermann speaks to Wiley Wei-Chiun Ho, author of The Astronaut Children of Dunbar Street: A Memoir.

“I think I had to write the book ultimately for my younger self,” said Wiley Wei-Chiun Ho, author of The Astronaut Children of Dunbar Street: A Memoir. The youngest of five children, she came to Canada at the age of nine. #NewsRadioBookshelf vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/03/08/b...

NewsRadio Bookshelf: Wiley Wei-Chiun Ho (The Astronaut Children of Dunbar Street) YouTube video by John Ackermann

WATCH: Wiley Wei-Chiun Ho talks about her book, The Astronaut Children of Dunbar Street: A Memoir. #NewsRadioBookshelf @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social youtu.be/EM62q4ZVe1Q?...

He was good even when no one was looking: a new biography looks at the late John Candy in front of and away from the camera John Ackermann speaks to Paul Myers, author of John Candy: A Life in Comedy.

#OTD in 1994, the world lost the great John Candy — one of Canada’s greatest comedy exports. He was also the subject of a fascinating 2025 biography by the also great @pulmyears.bsky.social. #NewsRadioBookshelf @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/01/18/b...

AUDIO: CJAZ 2020 02 29 YouTube video by John Ackermann

#OTD in 1980, CJAZ Vancouver launched at 92.1 FM as Canada's first all-jazz radio station. @jasonmanning.bsky.social youtu.be/g3NCgxfZfeY

New: B.C.'s minimum wage to increase to $18.25 per hour on June 1st. #bcpoli @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social

Not your parents' financial playbook: author touts the power of artificial intelligence in managing money John Ackermann speaks to Kelley Keehn, author of Save Yourself: A New Approach to Thinking About Money and Taking Control of Your Financial Future.

It seems like self-help books are a dime-a-dozen these days, especially in the personal finance genre. But Kelley Keehn, author of Save Yourself: A New Approach to Thinking About Money and Taking Control of Your Financial Future, offers something different. vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/02/22/b...

'Lighting up the Past': photographer offers tour through Vancouver's history of neon signs In a city that once rivalled Las Vegas for neon lights, one museum is making sure Vancouver's vibrant history isn't forgotten.

‘Lighting up the Past’: photographer offers tour through Vancouver’s history of neon signs. @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social
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Listen Live | 1130 NewsRadio Vancouver Listen to the latest traffic, weather and news reports in Vancouver and British Columbia from 1130 NewsRadio Vancouver.

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It’s Budget Day in BC. I wonder if we’ll hear any of these time-honoured turns of phrase during our coverage. Tune in to 1130 NewsRadio this afternoon and we’ll find out together! #bcpoli @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social

Broken news: a new book rethinks the business of journalism for the digital age John Ackermann speaks to Marc Edge, author of Tomorrow's News: How to Fix Canada's Media

#OTD in 2025, I spoke with Marc Edge, author of Tomorrow’s News: How to Fix Canada’s Media. #NewsRadioBookshelf @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/02/16/b...

Happy World Radio Day to all who celebrate! Radio connects and reflects communities, in good times and bad. It is the privilege of my life to work in this medium. Thank you for listening! 🎤 📻

Happy Birthday Henry Rollins! Explore his musical legacy (including audio & video highlights) here: album.ink/HRollinsHBD

New: The Pattullo Bridge is permanently closed to vehicle traffic. @translink.ca @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social

Borders, battles, and blood: New memoir explores what it means to be Black in Canada Morgan Campbell is a journalist and broadcaster who often explores the intersection of sports, race, business, politics, and culture. His work has appeared in the Toronto Star, the New York Times, and...

#OTD in 2024, I spoke with journalist and broadcaster Morgan Campbell about his debut memoir, My Fighting Family: Borders and Bloodlines and the Battles that Made Us. #NewsRadioBookshelf @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/02/11/b...

'Multiple victims' at shooting in Tumbler Ridge, high school, police say The Tumbler Ridge RCMP says at least ten people have died in a shooting incident in the northeastern B.C. municipality on Tuesday.

UPDATE: Tumbler Ridge RCMP say at least ten people died in a shooting incident in Tumbler Ridge Tuesday afternoon. vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/02/10/t...

Legendary former voice of Vancouver Canucks Jim Robson dies at 91 Former Vancouver Canucks broadcaster Jim Robson has died, colleagues have confirmed on social media Tuesday.

Legendary former Vancouver Canucks broadcaster Jim Robson has died. @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/02/10/v...

#OTD in 2020, I spoke with Steve Gorman, author of Hard to Handle: The Life and Death of The Black Crowes, A Memoir. #NewsRadioBookshelf @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social vancouver.citynews.ca/2020/02/09/f...

A book uses humour to confront truths about sex and relationships Giving readers and writers a chance to connect with the sensual sides of themselves and each other, a new collection of short non-fiction stories.

Giving readers and writers the chance to connect with the sensual sides of themselves and each other; that’s the idea behind Pillow Talk: Real People, Real Stories, Real Awkward. #NewsRadioBookshelf @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social @tidewaterpress.bsky.social vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/02/08/n...

CKWX celebrates 30 years of all news radio February 8th marks three decades since the launch of News1130

At 8:00 a.m. on Feb. 8, 1996, CKWX became News1130, now known as 1130 NewsRadio Vancouver. @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social
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60 years ago today, The Rolling Stones released "19th Nervous Breakdown". Raw blues-rock drive powered by Keith Richards’ opening riff, Brian Jones’ bass figure, and Bill Wyman’s dive-bombing bass.

Remembering secret history of B.C.'s Black pioneers - CityNews Vancouver More than 40 years ago, Kilian's Go Do Some Great Thing: The Black Pioneers of British Columbia detailed Black history. Decades later, it remains a foundational work on the subject.

#OTD in 2021, I spoke with Crawford Kilian about his book, Go Do Some Great Thing: The Black Pioneers of British Columbia. #NewsRadioBookshelf #BlackHistoryMonth @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social @harbourpublishing.bsky.social vancouver.citynews.ca/2021/01/31/r...

B.C.-based Pattison says ICE warehouse sale won't proceed Vancouver-based Jim Pattison Developments says it will not be selling a Virginia warehouse property to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Vancouver-based Jim Pattison Developments says it will not be selling a Virginia warehouse property to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which had said it wanted the site as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facility. vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/01/30/b...

Catherine O'Hara, Emmy-winning comedian of 'Schitt's Creek' and 'SCTV' fame, dies at 71 Catherine O'Hara has died at 71. The was Emmy-winning actor known for her roles in "Home Alone" and "Schitt's Creek."

New: Catherine O'Hara, Emmy-winning comedian of 'Schitt's Creek' and 'SCTV' fame, dies at 71. apnews.com/article/cath...

Thank you @jackermann.bsky.social for supporting independent authors and publishers!

Terrific book. And kudos to @jackermann.bsky.social for his heartfelt enthusiasm.

In praise of the mixtape: a new book looks back on an eclectic time in popular music - CityNews Vancouver Before there were Spotify playlists or homemade mix CDs, there was the mixtape. Mixtape is also the name of the latest book from Vancouver’s Fiona McQuarrie.

#OTD in 2023, I spoke with Fiona McQuarrie, author of Mixtape: 21 Songs from 10 Years (1975-1985). #NewsRadioBookshelf @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social @writingonmusic.bsky.social vancouver.citynews.ca/2023/01/29/i...

CityNews Bookshelf: Michael Audain - CityNews Vancouver John Ackermann speaks with Michael Audain about his new book, Pictures on the Wall: Building a Canadian Art Collection

#OTD in 2024, I spoke with Michael Audain, author of Pictures on the Wall: Building a Canadian Art Collection. #NewsRadioBookshelf @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/01/28/b...

Truly, madly, cheaply: Vancouver-based writer shares his penny-pinching wisdom in a new book John Ackermann speaks to Steve Burgess, author of Cheapskate in Lotusland: The Philosophy and Practice of Living Well on a Small Budget.

It seems making ends meet is tougher than ever these days. Now comes Cheapskate in Lotusland: The Philosophy and Practice of Living Well on a Small Budget, a new book seemingly tailor-made for these times. #NewsRadioBookshelf vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/01/25/b...

NewsRadio Bookshelf: Steve Burgess (Cheapskate in Lotusland) YouTube video by John Ackermann

WATCH: Author Steve Burgess talks about his latest book, Cheapskate in Lotusland: The Philosophy and Practice of Living Well on a Small Budget. #NewsRadioBookshelf youtu.be/OW20fDVVQsc?...