Thank you so much to the team of people who volunteered at the Christmas Market on behalf of the SOS Kinderdorf this year! If you volunteered and have taken some pictures, please send them to myself or the Executive Director, Douglas Dunn. (who is also a member of the German …

Beim diesjährigen Video-/Podcastingwettbewerb der Fachberater in Kanada geht es um das Thema: “Kleider machen Leute “ “Muss ich das anziehen?” …. “Darf ich das tragen?” … “Ich verkleide mich als …” “Wie siehst du denn aus?” … “Heute zieh’ ich mich mal wie Oma an!” … Welche Erlebnisse habt ihr schon …

The Annual Christmas Party took place at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club in Kitsilano in the main dining hall.  Around 80 or so people attended, the December 1st, 2015 event, which began with a champagne reception at 6 pm.  Beatrice Schreiber, President of the German Canadian Business Association, introduced the …

SEARCHING FOR 11 – 18YR OLD GIRLS: Casting – Testimonials We (Kathleen Widdows Casting Inc.) are conducting research for a major marketer. They are looking for girls between the ages of 11 and 18 who are personable, thoughtful, insightful, naturally outgoing and engaging. We would like people that are willing …

Here are some exciting Christmas events for 2015:  Vancouver Christmas Market The Vancouver Christmas Market is now open and is a great place to experience a Christmas Market, just like in Germany. It closes 6 pm on December 24th, wo don’t miss out! Adult (13+ years): $8 Friday 4pm-9pm & Saturday, …

Das deutsche Unternehmen Herrnhuter Sterne GmbH hat bereits im Sommer 2014 eine umfangreiche Vereinbarung mit dem kanadischen Unternehmen MyBrilliantStar zum Vertrieb der traditionellen Sterne in Nordamerika geschlossen. Durch die Erweiterung der Partnerschaft wird die Zusammenarbeit zwischen den beiden Firmen noch intensiver; mit MyBrilliantStar übernehmen Kirsten und Hartmut Friedrichs, den Vertrieb …

History of the MGV Lyra Men’s Choir A group of interested singers, including Adolf Fluested, Paul Flock, Hans Hirsekorn, Willy Pfortmueller, Kurt Schaefer, Thomas Spann and Richard Wolf, met in the Alpenclub in late 1964 to prepare the ground for the formation of a male choir, after the Alpenclub Mixed …

Need people to help out at the Vancouver Christmas Market The Vancouver Christmas Market has generously given the SOS Kinderdorf BC the opportunity to collect donations from the Cultural Booth at the Vancouver Christmas Market held in downtown Vancouver for the last 6 years. You can see a Vendor Map …

Hi, the calendar is filling up fast! If you and your organization are still willing to volunteer at the Christmas Market on behalf of the SOS Kinderdorf and your own organization, please check out the calendar now:  https://www.westcoastgermannews.com/my-calendar/   I myself have taken 4 Saturdays and Thursdays from 11 am …

Second Generation German   HOW YOU CAN TELL SOMEONE IS A SECOND GENERATION GERMAN IN CANADA Don’t get me wrong – I love Canada. I was born and brought up here on its soil, water and sun. It will always be first and foremost my home. However, growing up in …