Pierre Poilievre, if the public opinion polls are to be believed, is poised to become Canada's next prime minister. But who is he? Where did he come from? And what motivates him? The author of a new book aims to answer those questions -- and more. #CityNewsBookshelf https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/06/09/bookshelf-pierre-poilievre-political-life/
John Ackermann
Broadcaster, Writer, Afternoons on CityNews Vancouver
WATCH: Former CIBC World Markets chief economist turned bestselling author Jeff Rubin talks about his latest book — A Map of the New Normal: How Inflation, War, and Sanctions Will Change Your World Forever. #CityNewsBookshelf https://youtu.be/P4de3GpOrZI?si=IiXVMkI_Pq_DJpkd
“There is no turning back to the world we once knew. It no longer exists.” That ominous warning is contained in A Map of the New Normal: How Inflation, War, and Sanctions Will Change Your World Forever, the fifth and latest book from former CIBC World Markets chief economist turned bestselling author Jeff Rubin. #CityNewsBookshelf https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/06/01/citynews-bookshelf-map-of-the-new-normal-jeff-rubin/
#OTD in 2022, I spoke with pop culture writer, podcaster, and radio host Elamin Abdelmahmoud about his book Son of Elsewhere: A Memoir in Pieces. #CityNewsBookshelf https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2022/05/29/identity-belonging-new-memoir/
Winning the Stanley Cup is only the beginning, according to broadcaster and author Jim Lang. In My Day with the Cup: NHL Players Tell Their Stories About Hometown Celebrations with Hockey’s Greatest Trophy, he argues it is the offseason that provides the most satisfying moment for each member of the winning team. #CityNewsBookshelf https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/05/25/citynews-bookshelf-my-day-with-the-cup-jim-lang/
Writing these profiles and getting to interview these amazing people is an honour and a privilege and some of the most satisfying work I get to do. So, without further ado, here are the Coast Mental Health #CourageToComeBack award recipients for 2024. https://open.substack.com/pub/johnackermann/p/profiles-in-courage?r=5caan&utm_medium=ios
Despite her challenges, Monica Gartner says her life is worth living. My series of #CourageToComeBack profiles concludes with a look at the recipient of the Medical award. https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/05/23/courage-to-come-back-medical-award-recipient/
In this clip, I tease him about the title of the book.
#OTD in 2022, I spoke with the great Grant Lawrence about his book Return to Solitude: More Desolation Sound Adventures with the Cougar Lady, Russell the Hermit, the Spaghetti Bandit, and Others. #CityNewsBookshelf https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2022/05/22/bc-author-returns-with-a-second-volume-of-desolation-sound-adventures/
He was a boxing champion until someone tried to take it all away. Today, he is still fighting — and still punching. Meet Leo Sammarelli, the recipient of the Coast Mental Health #CourageToComeBack Award for Physical Rehabilitation. https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/05/22/courage-to-come-back-physical-rehabilitation-award/
“There are going to be bullies forever,” says Samantha Sewell. “But we don’t have to be bystanders. We can teach people what bullying truly is and how to stand up to bullying.” #CourageToComeBack https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/05/21/courage-to-come-back-youth-award-2024/
#OTD in 2015, the final episode of The Late Show with David Letterman aired on CBS.
Here is something I wrote in 2014 when Dave announced his retirement.
He was convicted more than 30 times for dealing drugs. Now 15 years sober, he is an example for others. My series of #CourageToComeBack profiles continues with Kevin Parker of Coquitlam, the recipient of the award in the Addiction category. https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/05/20/2024-courage-to-come-back-addiction/
#OTD in 2019, I spoke with former MP Libby Davies about her book, Outside In: A Political Memoir. #CityNewsBookshelf #vanpoli #bcpoli #canpoli https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2019/05/19/former-mp-libby-davies-looks-back-in-outside-in-a-political-memoir/
Sad to hear about the passing of former CKWX 1130 morning man Jim Fraser Wednesday night at the age of 69. Rest well, Jim. https://youtu.be/pHyXHD-QNes?si=8qjqr1wgsQuA_XlD
The new one from Annie Clark — aka St. Vincent. I’d only heard a couple of songs before I bought it, but so glad I did. She’s fantastic and unpredictable — naturally. #vinyl
With a general election expected by October 2025, will the prime minister answer the bell? Or will he stay down for the count? Those are the questions journalist and political pundit Paul Wells raises in his latest book Justin Trudeau on the Ropes: Governing in Troubled Times. #CityNewsBookshelf https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/05/11/bookshelf-justin-trudeau-on-the-ropes-paul-well/
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