#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...

#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

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. @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/02/20/p...

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

#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

#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...

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 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...

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...

At 8:00 a.m. on Feb. 8, 1996, CKWX became News1130, now known as 1130 NewsRadio Vancouver. @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/johnacke...

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.

#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...

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...

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.

#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...

#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...

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...

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?...

New: TransLink says the Westham Island Bridge remains closed until further notice with no reliable timeline for reopening. @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social

Much like the man himself, John Candy: A Life in Comedy by Paul Myers is full of heart, a moving portrait of a gentle giant. Myers says Candy lived large, loved even larger, and the world loved him back. #NewsRadioBookshelf @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/01/18/b...

Driver strikes, kills pedestrian near #NorthVancouver waterfront. vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/01/16/d...

Heads-up. Esplanade between Chesterfield and Forbes in North Van is blocked for a police incident. #NorthVancouver @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social

#OTD in 2025, I spoke with Jesse Lipscombe, author of The Art of Doing: A Guide to Getting Motivated, Getting Unstuck, and Getting It Done. #NewsRadioBookshelf @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/01/12/b...

For many Canadians, The Wealthy Barber may be the one and only book they ever read about investing. This week on the NewsRadio Bookshelf, author David Chilton talks about the latest version of an all-time Canadian classic. #NewsRadioBookshelf vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/01/11/b...

WATCH: Author David Chilton talks about The Wealthy Barber: The Fully Updated All-Time Canadian Classic. #NewsRadioBookshelf youtu.be/UWhqbmqiyH0?...

#OTD in 2020, #Rush drummer Neil Peart passed away from brain cancer at the age of 67. In May of that year, I spoke with Martin Popoff, author of Anthem: Rush in the '70s, about Peart's legacy. #NewsRadioBookshelf youtu.be/iXmNRa4JCi4

Happy New Year from the Central Time Zone!

It's that time again -- for my 5,000 word lookback to what I listened to over the past year! #vinyl open.substack.com/pub/johnacke...

In the spirit of Spotify Wrapped and other year-end best-of lists, here are the 20 most read #NewsRadioBookshelf articles on my Substack. Thank you for reading. open.substack.com/pub/johnacke...

In the spirit of Spotify Wrapped and other year-end best-of lists, here are the 20 most read #NewsRadioBookshelf articles on my Substack. Thank you for reading. open.substack.com/pub/johnacke...

Thanks, @jackermann.bsky.social, for all you do in supporting local writers.

Here are the top 10 reads from the #NewsRadioBookshelf, comprising some of the best in local, B.C., and Canadian non-fiction, history, and current affairs. ⁦‪https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/12/28/newsradio-bookshelf-top-10-reads-of-2025/

Busy getting to the outlet mall at YVR. #BoxingDay @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social @drivebc-bot.bsky.social

#OTD in 2021, I spoke with the great Ralph Benmergui about his book, I Thought He Was Dead: A Spiritual Memoir. #NewsRadioBookshelf @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social vancouver.citynews.ca/2021/12/26/b...

Someday, books will be written about the April 28th federal election. In fact, one already has: Canada versus Donald Trump: The 51st State Votes by freelance journalist, columnist, and author Justin Ling. #NewsRadioBookshelf open.substack.com/pub/johnacke...

This is my annual shout out to first responders, hospital staff, shift workers, and, yes, news professionals who are working today so the rest of us don’t have to. Thank you for what you do. It’s much appreciated! Merry Christmas!

AUDIO: News1130 NORAD Santa Tracker 2015 12 24. youtube.com/shorts/YFb8C...

Downtown Eastside non-profit fills a need, distributing food hampers just in time for Christmas. @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/12/24/v...

2025 Year in Review: Mark Carney leads Liberals to unlikely election victory. #canpoli #NewsRadioBookshelf @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social @citynewstoronto.bsky.social vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/12/23/2...

Someday, books will be written about the April 28th federal election. In fact, one already has — Canada Versus Donald Trump: The 51st State Votes by freelance journalist, columnist, and author Justin Ling. #NewsRadioBookshelf #canpoli @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social youtu.be/I22qygoaVK4?...

Digging into the three LP vinyl reissue of Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here. Sounds epic turned up loud! Looking forward to the rarities and alternate mixes on the second and third discs. #vinyl