Charles Demers
Encyclopedia
Charles Demers is a Canadian
writer, comedian and political activist. He was born in Vancouver, British Columbia
.
Demers has published two books: a novel and a collection of essays. The latter was nominated for a Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize
. He also frequently performs comedy at both live venues across Canada and on the CBC Radio One
, where he often appears on the show The Debaters
. Demers was one of the hosts of the CityNews
show The List. He is formerly the membership secretary for the Coalition of Progressive Electors
.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
writer, comedian and political activist. He was born in Vancouver, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
.
Demers has published two books: a novel and a collection of essays. The latter was nominated for a Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize
Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize
The Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize, established in 1985, is awarded annually as the BC Book Prize for the best non-fiction book by a resident of British Columbia, Canada.-1985:David Ricardo Williams – Duff: A Life in the Law...
. He also frequently performs comedy at both live venues across Canada and on the CBC Radio One
CBC Radio One
CBC Radio One is the English language news and information radio network of the publicly-owned Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. It is commercial free and offers both local and national programming...
, where he often appears on the show The Debaters
The Debaters
The Debaters is a Canadian radio comedy show hosted by Steve Patterson. It airs on CBC Radio One Saturdays at 1:00PM and Wednesdays at 11:30AM ....
. Demers was one of the hosts of the CityNews
CityNews
CityNews is the title of local television newscasts currently seen on CITY-TV Toronto, Canada. It premiered on September 12, 1977 under the name CityPulse, then spread to Citytv stations in other cities across Canada. Due to severe financial issues, as of January 19, 2010, the only station that...
show The List. He is formerly the membership secretary for the Coalition of Progressive Electors
Coalition of Progressive Electors
The Coalition of Progressive Electors is a municipal political party in the Canadian city of Vancouver, British Columbia.-Origins:...
.