
Florian Hoefner Trio in Vancouver – Lions Bay!
March 29, 2023 – Vancouver, BC – 2023 JUNO-Winners (and Fulbright Scholar) Florian Hoefner Trio, featuring Andrew Downing on bass and Nick Fraser on drums,
March 29, 2023 – Vancouver, BC – 2023 JUNO-Winners (and Fulbright Scholar) Florian Hoefner Trio, featuring Andrew Downing on bass and Nick Fraser on drums,
Vancouver, February 24, 2023 – HIPEX Corporation is a group of Professional Engineers that has experience in dealing with international manufacturers, primarily in the technical
Vancouver – February 17, 2023 – The Office of the Seniors Advocate is launching the second province-wide survey of the experiences of residents living in
January 19, 2023, Vancouver, BC: Currently there are no German restaurants in the City of Vancouver. My idea is to set up a 2-year German
The Vancouver Westside German School is a non-profit organization and has been providing exceptional education to students in our K-12 classes since 1992 – 30
Guest article sent in by Patrick Young: <patrickyoung@ableusa.info Entrepreneurs just starting out may be familiar with the term “branding” but be unsure of what exactly
Published with permission from Masters Student: Florie-Anne Guy UNIVERSITÄT REGENSBURGFakultät für Sprach-, Literatur- und Kulturwissenschaft Masterarbeit im Studiengang Interkulturelle Europa Studien (IKE)LE MULTICULTURALISME CANADIEN COMME
Vancouver, December 14, 2022 – Steven Schwabl, with Austrian roots, plans to make a documentary about people with German backgrounds or cultures who were inspired
Leise fallen weiße Flocken aus dem weiten Himmelzelt, die Natur verwandelt sich fast uber Nacht,in eine schone Glitzerwelt. Ein kalter Wind weht um das Haus,mit
November 25, 2022 Vancouver, BC – To fund a new German “Pop-Up” Restaurant, Elke Porter, a Schnitzel and Bratkartoffel Fan living in Kitsilano, is hoping
Vancouver, November 22, 2022 – Tyax was founded by Augustinus (Gus) Abel and Reiner Rothe. It all started in 1980 with Gus meeting his friend
November 18, 2022 Vancouver, BC – In Person: November 17–December 1, 2022Online: November 18–December 10 After a two-year hiatus as an in-theatre festival, the European
November 18, 2922, Vancouver, BC: There are three opportunities to join the Vancouver Bach Choir for traditional seasonal choral music this December. First, the whole
November 2022, Vancouver, BC – Jack Poole Plaza – We are excited to share what is new at the current Vancouver Christmas Market and all
November 16, 2022, Vancouver, Rudi Kischer, Board Member of the German-Canadian Benevolent Society & Care Home organized a part Viewing Party and part Fundraiser on
Vancouver, November 10, 2022 Tuesday brought over 50 lanterns to the St Mark’s Church, mainly home-made creations of children from the Vancouver Westside German School,
November 6th, 2022 in Vancouver, BC – The Vancouver Westside German School and the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church are inviting the members of the German
Vancouver, October 21, 2022 – Friday night at 6 pm on the dot, the doors opened to the second last Oktoberfest celebration in the current
(Vancouver, BC) – October 4, 2022: The Vancouver Christmas Market returns to its seaside home, Jack Poole Plaza (downtown at the Olympic Cauldron) this holiday
Vancouver, October 4, 2022 – The Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Vancouver, Mr. Marc Eichhorn, on the occasion of the 32nd
Vancouver, September 30, 2022 – Last night I had the pleasure of joining the The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada – West (ICCC West) in
Tickets for Canada’s only gourmet cabaret sensation, Cabaret Bijou, are now available for an unrivaled evening of world-class entertainment, fine dining all inside the majestic
Saturday, September 24, 2022, Vancouver, BC – Several members of the German Canadian Business Association, as well as myself with Westcoast German News and other
Saturday, September 24, 2022, Vancouver – Beatrice Schreiber, President of the German Canadian Business Association, and I attended the event at the Germanhaus during the
Richmond, September 18, 2022 – A glorious summer day in Richmond, British Columbia, was the backdrop to the 50th Anniversary of the Austria Vancouver Club.
Friday, September 1, 2022 – Richmond, BC – Beatrice Schreiber, the President of the German Canadian Business Association (GCBA), was given a tour of GEA
Vancouver, September 2, 2022 -Kefi Entertainment and The Dora Papoutsakis Show are excited to bring the Greek International Film Festival Tour of Canada (GIFFT) to
Vancouver, September 6, 2022 – In 2018, he sold out the Waterfront Theatre and won Pick of the Fringe with his 5-Step Guide to Being
Vancouver, August 29, 2022 – The German Canadian Care Home is pleased to invite members and friends to a presentation by Dr. Florian Gassner (UBC)
Richmond, August 23, 2022 – The Austria Vancouver Club, located in Richmond, is celebrating Oktoberfest for the first time since the pandemic on three different
August 19, Vancouver, BC – Watch the games with your friends and family at the “BC Kitchen Sports Bar” found at 39 Smithe Street, Vancouver
Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 11 am – I went to the German Consulate and had a good talk with the new Consul General Eichhorn.
Vancouver, August 3, 2022 – Toronto-based comedian Laura Ramoso is best known for her relatable, satirical videos and award-winning live comedy special, diane (2019). In
German cellist Benedict Klöckner will perform at the new Architecture of Music festival in Vancouver. https://architectureofmusic.ca/ on the 18th of September. Tickets can be purchased
Vancouver, August 2, 2022 – November 21 will be the start of the FIFA World Cup and artists have been busy creating music that will
Vancouver, July 31, 2022 – Today, in spite of record-breaking heat, around 40 people showed up at the Lennox Pub at 8:30 am on Sunday
Vancouver, July 28, 2022 – Lennox Pub is the place to be, whether you are cheering on the German or English Team in the 2022
Vancouver, July 28th, 2022 – Messages from Artist Claudia Wiebe Silk Purse Art Centre: Please mark your calendars: I am excited to announce that I
July 26, 2022 – The 2022 UEFA European Women’s Football Championship, referred to as UEFA Women’s Euro 2022, is the international soccer championship organised by
Vancouver, July 25, 2022 – Yesterday, July 24, was the final opportunity to enjoy a meal at the Vancouver Alpen Club. Like many people, we
Vancouver – June 30, 2022 – On Wednesday, June 29, Westcoast German News spent the afternoon and early evening at a “next gen” mobility investor
Vancouver, June 28, 2022 – Express Employment Professionals works with job seekers to help them find the right job for their skills and experience. We
One out of 8 women will get breast cancer in their lifetime. If they have a gene mutation like the ATM or BRCA, their chances
Vancouver, June 17, 2022 -Four years ago in 2018, 71 individuals ran for the Vancouver City Council. Only ten were elected and one of them
One Sunday in June, I decided to pay a visit to the Martin Luther German Church in Vancouver. To my surprise, I recognized a few
Burnaby, June 14, 2022 – Last week, Beatrice Schreiber received an invitation from BCIT from Eva Wong, International Programs Coordinator, BCIT Business + Media, standing
June 11, 2022 The Alpen Club has been a mainstay of German-speaking Communities since 1935. They started with a traditional Schuhplattler Group “Deutscher Alpenverein” and
Maple Ridge, June 14, 2022 – Belinda is ready to sell her business “Sitter604” to another busy working mother or father! Call 604-338-2033 to talk
Vancouver, June 14, 2022 – This event is for Metro Vancouver-based startups, emerging innovators, venture capital investors, policy makers, and mobility leaders. Motivate VANCOUVER powered
Did you know that for the past 9 weeks, we have been posting weekly Westcoast German “Mini” Newsletters for the reader in a hurry? Here
Vancouver Convention Centre Friday, May 20, 2022: The International Festival Tasting Event is one of the favourite activities of the Vancouver International Wine Festival and
Vancouver Convention Centre Friday, May 20, 2022: The International Festival Tasting Event is one of the favourite activities of the Vancouver International Wine Festival and
Thursday, May 5th, 2022, Richmond, BC. When David Tan sent me an invitation to the Multicultural Media event on behalf of the Canadian Community Service
May 5th to 8th, 2022 – Vancouver, BC – Lisa Wolfin, the Director of Art Vancouver states “Uniting Nations through the power of art, one
Vancouver, May 5, 2022 – Leicht Kitchens in the Germanhaus in the heart of Kitsilano was the scene of a touching farewell for The Consul
Surrey Hazelmere Golf Course – April 23, 2022 – The Surrey German Language School held an amazing party on Saturday, April 23 to celebrate their
Golden, BC April 9, 2022 – Crowdfund to save the property that is home to “Edelweiss Village” the 6 original Swiss Guide Homes! Built between
Calgary – March 29, 2022 – Hubertus Liebrecht, the Honorary Consul for Alberta and Northwest Territories, has enjoyed a long career as Founder/Owner of the
The German Business Association (GCBA) has the mission to “promote cultural, business & professional interests in the German-speaking Community in Vancouver, British Columbia.” Part of
Second Generation Wood Pellets Soon Available… GLOBAL BIO-COAL ENERGY (GBCE), a privately held Vancouver-based company, has developed the foundation for the creation of a sustainable
March 16th I received an invitation to attend the belated New Year’s Reception at the SAP office in downtown Vancouver. The Consul General of the
Tickets are still available until April 6th, 2022 The link to order these is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_ImtDR6jhBovQaycZBRK7ojl65EwhfILjv2dcpTAWa15_wA/viewform Background Information 50 years ago, Mrs. Ruth Berndt and
Available in German and English GERMAN LANGUAGE PRESS RELEASE (english below) Vancouver, BC; Wiesbaden in Hessen ist 4990 Meilen von Vancouver entfernt. Beatrice Schreiber ließ
On behalf of the Consulate General of Germany in Vancouver, we cordially invite you to this year’s virtual Science Talk, which will take place on
Most people know that the Surrey German Language School was my Alma Mater. This is the reason that I can read and write in German,
The City of Vancouver is hosting a Virtual Open House from January 10th – 30th, 2022 to gather feedback on the Society’s rezoning application. Have
As some of you might know, I was introduced to the Surrey German School in 1976, when I started Kindergarten there. My older brother Christian
Hello Industry Partners, my name is Steven Seewald, the president and representative of the Vancouver Westside German School. Thank you in advance for taking an
When I was a child, Christmas Eve was the day that the German churches were packed. People did not pay that much attention to the
The Bessarabian Germans (Bessarabiendeutsche) were an ethnic group who lived in Bessarabia (Moldova & Ukraine) between 1814 and 1940. Mostly, they immigrated from Baden Württemberg,
There are some changes to the German churches – St. Marks and Martin-Luther-Church – but some thing remain the same. Advent, a time of waiting,
We are currently in the process of casting and are looking for a second-generation Canadians or Americans aged 17 – 24 and their parent who
Vancouver; October 20, 2021 – The Transatlantic Climate Bridge (TCB) program (https://www.facebook.com/ClimateBridge/) was launched in 2008 jointly by The German Federal Foreign Office and the
David Oppenheimer Statue On Tuesday, September 28, 2021, a small crowd gathered at the statue of David Oppenheimer, who originally came from Germany and in
The German Unity Day (Tag der Deutschen Einheit) will be celebrated on October 3, 2021 to mark the 31st Anniversary of the reunification of Germany.
The German Consulate General Vancouver, Brian Jessel BMW and the German Canadian Business Association invite you to a journey through time to the German cultural
Vancouver, Wednesday, September 15, 2021. The German Consulate General Vancouver, with support from the German Canadian Business Association will be holding a series of events
Westcoast German News will be opening a shop with German sayings on them. You order them and pay on the website, or send an e-transfer
Aus dem Buch “Dampfnudeln und Pfeffersoß – Rezepte unser bessarabischen Küche”, gesammelt und bearbeitet von Helene Krüger-Hacker. Meine Grossmutter ist noch in Bessarabien geboren und
The world will change on September 26th, 2021 when Chancellor Angela Merkel steps down and someone else will take her place. Besides the German Federal
In spite of uncertainty, Covid19 and wildfires, I hope you are all having a wonderful summer in western Canada. Westcoast German News, one of the
$600 for the Entire Set! From “Freiburg im Breisgau” city, Baden-Württemberg Land (state), in southwestern Germany. picturesquely situated on the western slopes of the Black
If you or your child(ren) are excited to learn German, here are some resources you can find in Vancouver. At the bottom of this article
The Surrey German Language School, a Corporate Members of the German Canadian Business Association, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in April 23, 2022. To commemorate
Molson Canadian und Sportsnetpräsentieren Hockey Night In! Hockey ist in Kanada mehr als ein Sport; es ist Teil der Kultur, Tradition und Identität, wenn man
Wir brauchen Verstärkung Das Generalkonsulat der Bundesrepublik Deutschland in Vancouver sucht zum 15. Mai 2021 (ggfls. auch später) einen/eine Mitarbeiter/in (m/w/d) für Tätigkeiten in verschiedenen
Introducing the SHS Foundation from Saarland. March 14, 2021, Vancouver, BC, The SHS Foundation, a public-private partnership, wants to promote Saarland as an economic and
North Vancouver, March 16, 2021: Need an In-home Caregiver/Companion for our elderly parents who have Alzheimers and Dementia. There are two cats in the home
February 19, 2021 Making a House a Home in partnership with EQ3, Buenen Design, and SOS Children’s Villages Canada I want to share a project
Last summer, I finished my first book “75 German-Speaking Influential People in Western Canada, which is available on Amazon. This year, January 2021, I am
A short backgrounder – Since her 2006 Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence, Lorraine Baron’s life trajectory has been eventful! After working full-time with high-school
The GCBA invites you to join them at their German Language Education in Western Canada – a virtual presentation – on Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Since the most often asked question is “Where can I find ___________?”, I have finally decided to write a short 25-page handbook that lists all
Vancouver Bach Choir Celebrates its 90th Year with a Virtual Season Experience the Joy of Choral Music from the Comfort of Your Own Home with a
1. Wie lange sind sie schon in Kanada? Ich bin vor etwas mehr als einem Jahr, im September 2019, von Hong Kong kommend in Vancouver
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE & NETWORKING EVENT ON TRADE, BUSINESS AND PERSONAL GROWTH About this Event The major European Business Clubs and Chambers from Western Canada are
Yesterday I was given the opportunity to tour the fabled “Italian Designer Mansion” in Caulfield, West Vancouver (North Shore). Holly Wood, an Award Winning Realtor,
75 German-Speaking Influential People in Western Canada Vancouver— August 29, 2020 —Today Elke Porter is announcing “75 German-Speaking Influential People in Western Canada” is available
On March 12th, everything in Vancouver came to a screeching halt. Luckily we had been able to hold our final event on May 10th, 2020,
Alex Schuster was the answer to an extensive global search to hire a sporting director for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC that started in August 2019.
This is Part II to the story of the 30-Year Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall. What has happened and what will happen
In Berlin, they celebrated with a 7-day City-Wide Festival from November 4th to November 10th, 2019. But in Vancouver, the celebration is just getting started.
Vancouver Bach Choir opens their 89th season with Brahms’ German Requiem Paired with Pärt’s Berliner Messe in a program rooted in its composers’ spirituality Vancouver,
If there is a German Club, Association or Organization in town, I most likely am on the Board, have been a member, have worked for
The Eurofest BC Society has a mandate to provide an effective venue for Canadian-Europeans to preserve and showcase their music, dance, unique customs, traditions, arts,
Join us for the official launch of the Belgian Business Club! You are very welcome to celebrate the launch of our organization at Dudoc Vancouver on
The Eurofest BC Society is seeking a new President and it could be you! At this moment you are most likely saying “No, not me!”
Vancouver Alpen Club – Prost Haus Harvest Haus Harvestland Mission Calgary Edmonton Nanaimo Saskatoon Vancouver Alpen Club WHEN: October 25, 2019 @ 8:00 pm –
From the Consulate General of Germany in Vancouver Why should we protect the environment?Is a sustainable lifestyle even possible?How can we preserve our biodiversity?What role
Vancouver, September 2019, the decision to go to digital only is final. Unless I can find a sponsor, I will be unable to continue to
Hello! I thought I’d share this in case you’d like to post it and spread the word. German classes for kids is now available in
At the bottom, I will be listing a few places where you can celebrate Oktoberfest in Vancouver, BC or other places in Western Canada and
Message from the German Consulate General Vancouver: “While we were riding on Vancouver’s SkyTrain, we came across this young Dortmund fan who proudly wore Dortmund’s
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Join the new Business Directory Just before Christmas, I set up a new Business Directory, so that I could have a convenient list of German-related
I, Elke Porter, now have a patreon page, where patrons of the media arts can support my efforts to set up German Canadian Media Channels
Cleantech Cluster Opportunities in Eastern Germany – Innovative Water Technologies for Smart Cities GTAI Investment Promotion Event – Cleantech Cluster Opportunities in Eastern Germany Germany
Order your print copy today! Das Schwarze Brett – #7 By Elke Porter in Das Schwarze Brett 24 pages, published 5/31/2018 Das Schwarze Brett contains
You might be wondering if I am referring to residential schools. But no, I am talking about the internment camps in World War I and
German Schools for 2022/2023 Just in case you are new in town, here is list of German Schools for children, for adults and sometimes even
Vancouver, February 24, 2023 – The Vancouver Visual Art Foundation is excited to host Sascha Westendorp and Claudia Wiebe at Art @Bentall Gallery. About the
Westcoast German News Began when Elke realized there were no more German newspapers left in Vancouver. The Kanada Kourier closed down, the Pazifische Rundschau was sold and the Deutsche Presse stopped printing.
In 2007, Elke started the “German Voices Vancouver” Newsletter and the rest is history. After a year, the name was changed to “Westcoast German News” and it was transformed from a newsletter to a magazine to a blog and now it is an e-commerce website.
If there are any projects I can help you with, my goal is to support the German Community locally and Internationally. I do this from my home office and because of COVID19, I hold most of my meetings on Zoom. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you! My services can be found on the “Shop” page of this website.
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