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The GCBA invites you to join them at their German Language Education in Western Canada – a virtual presentation – on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 7 pm.Speakers will include: Birgit Densch – Deputy Consul General in Vancouver, BC Florian Gassner – UBC Department of Central, Eastern and Northern Studies …

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 the Austrian, German and Swiss organizations in Vancouver. This handbook also contains information about neighbourhoods, where to find the embassies and vacation stays. This handbook …

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 VBC Subscription. Enjoy this teaser while watching the Youtube Video “Do you hear What I Hear?”: https://youtu.be/knq2_8lxk0Y Vancouver, BC:   This year marks the 90th Anniversary Season …

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 eingetroffen. 2.      Wie gefaellt es ihnen hier und was waren einige “Highlights”? Vancouver ist für einen Diplomaten aus der Schweiz ein fantastischer Posten. Wir Schweizer …

Saturday, November 7, 2020 was a glorious day with a superb book launch thanks to three amazing gentleman who all volunteered their time and showed up even in this time of COVID to make this event memorable for the 24 guests who were able to be there. I started writing …

Message from the Cinematheque: Here at The Cinematheque, we are really looking forward to launching this year’s virtual edition of the European Union Film Festival.In response to the ongoing realities of COVID-19, The Cinematheque, in partnership with festival presenters in Ottawa and Toronto, has moved the 2020 edition of the EUFF …

VIRTUAL CONFERENCE & NETWORKING EVENT ON TRADE, BUSINESS AND PERSONAL GROWTH About this Event The major European Business Clubs and Chambers from Western Canada are partnering up to organize this full-day virtual networking event with interesting talks on trade, business and personal growth. There will also be ample room for …

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, and I met at the “Together in Motion” Event organized by Brian Jessel BMW to celebrate 30 years of German Unity and she invited me …

The Consul General Dr. Klaus Schmidt and Brian Jessel BMW organized a “Together in Motion” Event celebrating 30 years of German Unity. VIP’s, members of the German Business and Academic circles as well as other guests met up in the giant showroom at 2311 Boundary Road and Loughheed Hwy for …

Please attend my Book Launch Benefit on Saturday, November 7th for a delicious 3-course luncheon at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club! September was Blood Cancer Awareness Month and it is important to know that About 4,600 people ages 15 to 39 will be diagnosed with NHL (non-hodgkins lymphoma) this year. …