Multicultural Media Opportunity in Richmond
May 12, 2022
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
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This page will share some of the great stories and milestones of our Austrian, German and Swiss friends in Vancouver and western Canada.
If you have a story to share, please contact me and we can set up a phone or video meeting to discuss how best to go about it.
Most of the time it is as easy as sending in a story, a picture or two, such as a logo and then a call to action.
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Art Vancouver 2022 in the Vancouver Convention Centre West
May 8, 2022
May 5th to 8th, 2022 – Vancouver, BC – Lisa Wolfin, the Director of Art Vancouver states “Uniting Nations through the power of art, one
GCBA Farewell Party for Consul General Dr. Klaus Schmidt
May 6, 2022
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 German Language School Knows How to Celebrate!
April 25, 2022
Surrey Hazelmere Golf Course – April 23, 2022 – The Surrey German Language School held an amazing party on Saturday, April 23 to celebrate their
Save the Edelweiss Swiss Village in Golden!
April 13, 2022
Golden, BC April 9, 2022 – Crowdfund to save the property that is home to “Edelweiss Village” the 6 original Swiss Guide Homes! Built between
Honorary Consul Hubertus Liebrecht Receives an award
April 10, 2022
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 GC and the GCBA Visit UBC
April 6, 2022
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
A Solution to Replacing Coal in the EU and Canada
April 4, 2022
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
SAP New Year’s Reception in March 2022
April 1, 2022
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
Surrey German Language School 50th Anniversary Gala!
March 31, 2022
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
Ehrung von Dr. Hans-Georg Buschmann zum 100. Geburtstag
March 1, 2022
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
Science Talk by Vancouver German Consulate
February 16, 2022
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
Surrey German School Support Request
February 9, 2022
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,
German Canadian Care Home Holds Virtual Open House
January 20, 2022
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
Surrey German School 50th Anniversary Booklet!
January 19, 2022
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
German School Fundraiser
January 7, 2022
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
Christmas Eve in St. Mark’s Church
January 6, 2022
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
Novavax Receives Conditional-Marketing Authorization in Europe
December 20, 2021
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/novavax-receives-positive-european-medicines-agency-recommendation-for-conditional-marketing-authorization-of-its-covid-19-vaccine-301448175.html As seen on the PR News Wire Monday, December 20, 2021: Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX), a biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing next-generation
Bessarabian Winter Dishes
December 17, 2021
The Bessarabian Germans (Bessarabiendeutsche) were an ethnic group who lived in Bessarabia (Moldova & Ukraine) between 1814 and 1940. Mostly, they immigrated from Baden Württemberg,
St. Mark’s Church Pandemic Update
December 15, 2021
Sent to us by Pastor Kristina Breit: Liebe Leser, die vergangenen zwei Jahre waren eine Herausforderung für alle – auch für uns in der Markusgemeinde.
Vancouver Municipal Politics Update
December 13, 2021
Dear Friends and Family that live in the City of Vancouver, I’ve recently joined a new municipal party that offers a local, community-focused option for
German Church Services in Vancouver during Advent
December 10, 2021
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,
The Life of Saint Nicolas in Song in Vancouver!
November 26, 2021
The Vancouver Bach Choir Premiere of Britten’s Festive Cantata Saint Nicolas Under the baton of Leslie Dala, celebrated tenor soloist Asitha Tennekoon, the VSO School
Going back to Germany
November 12, 2021
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
Urban Food Systems in Three Countries
October 21, 2021
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
Some of the West Tour
October 1, 2021
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
Two Bach Concerts Coming up
September 24, 2021
Vancouver Bach Choir Returning to the Orpheum Stage This FallFan and Singer Favourite of Mozart’s Requiem in d minor & VBC premiere of Britten’s St.
Accidental German Unity
September 23, 2021
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.
German Heritage Tours in Vancouver
September 10, 2021
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
Lufthansa Event September 15
September 2, 2021
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
New Clothing Section in my Shop
September 1, 2021
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
Königsberger Apfelkuchen – Sommer Rezept
August 23, 2021
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
New German Classes on the North Shore
August 21, 2021
Vancouver August 20, 2021 – Breaking news: On May 9, 2019 the German School North Shore celebrated its 45th anniversary. Today (August 18, 2021) I
Electing the 20th Bundestag
August 18, 2021
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
New Services at Westcoast German News
August 17, 2021
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
German Flood Update
August 9, 2021
I will be sharing some updates from various media around the world regarding the devastating floods that have hit parts of western Germany in July
Dress like Mr. Oktoberfest
July 18, 2021
$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
Learning German in Vancouver
July 15, 2021
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
German Language School celebrate their 50th Anniversary in 2021!
July 10, 2021
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
Die Bundestagswahl hat für Auslandsdeutsche schon begonnen. Aber oft werden sie um ihr Wahlrecht gebracht!
July 9, 2021
IMH fordert Abbau bürokratischer Hürden beim Wahlrecht für die über 1,5 Mio. Deutschen im Ausland +++ Italien kann Vorbild sein Die Internationale Medienhilfe (IMH) ist
Terra Foods is hiring!
June 30, 2021
Terra International Foods is one of Western Canada’s leading brand builders who represent a number of the world’s highest performing specialty, natural-organic, and everyday grocery
Hockey Night in Canada in German!
April 8, 2021
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
German General Consulate Vancouver
March 17, 2021
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
Das Neue Saarlandbüro Vancouver
March 17, 2021
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
Senior Caregiver/Companion Needed
March 16, 2021
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
MAKING A HOUSE A HOME
February 24, 2021
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
Alpen Love Vancouver
February 11, 2021
A message from your local Vancouver Alpen Club: Valentine’s Day Specials Just a few more days until it’s Valentine’s Day…and we have some very special
Influential Germans in Western Canada?
January 28, 2021
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
Canadian & German Musician Win Prize!
January 26, 2021
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
German Language Education 2021
January 22, 2021
The GCBA invites you to join them at their German Language Education in Western Canada – a virtual presentation – on Wednesday, January 27, 2021
New Handbook by Elke Porter
January 4, 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
90 Years Bach Choir Celebration
November 25, 2020
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
Meet Andreas Rufer: Consul General of Switzerland in Vancouver
November 13, 2020
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
Building Bridges Business Networking Event
October 24, 2020
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE & NETWORKING EVENT ON TRADE, BUSINESS AND PERSONAL GROWTH About this Event The major European Business Clubs and Chambers from Western Canada are
West Vancouver Mansion
October 15, 2020
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,
Day of German Unity Event
October 6, 2020
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
Book Launch Benefit
October 5, 2020
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
Elke Porter’s Book Now Available!
August 29, 2020
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
German Vancouver Updates
May 8, 2020
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,
Covid19 in Germany
April 14, 2020
There are several countries doing better than others during this Covid19 pandemic and one of them is Germany. The other countries are New Zealand, South
Introducing Alex Schuster, Sporting Director of the Whitecaps
March 7, 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.
Dresden Civilian Firebombing
February 13, 2020
“Lest we forget”. and “Those who forget their past are doomed to repeat it.” Once upon a time Europe, except neutral Switzerland, was embroiled in
Au Pair Looking for Summer Position in Vancouver
January 28, 2020
If you are working all summer and would like a live-in nanny, please consider Julia from Brodenbach, Germany. She is coming to Vancouver for six-months
Family Needs Childcare in Vancouver
January 28, 2020
There is a family that needs temporary, part-time, casual child-care. They live in Vancouver and have a two-year old. They are hoping to find either
New Year Reception
January 23, 2020
The Consul General Dr. Klaus Schmidt, Yvonne Denz, from the German Chamber of Commerce, as well as venue provider Heike Neumann, VP, Head of HR
Fantastic Fundraiser at 50!
January 18, 2020
This year I will be turning 50 years old and instead of having a small party at home like usual, I decided to go big
German Products Online
December 19, 2019
Now that the Prior Street Warehouse has closed down, there aren’t that many places in Vancouver to buy German products, but there are a number
CETA Updates
December 19, 2019
The information found in this blog post come from this website: https://ec.europa.eu/trade/policy/in-focus/ceta/ceta-in-your-town/ CETA offers new opportunities for EU businesses of all sizes to export to
Austria at the European Union Film Festival
November 15, 2019
I am excited to let you know about The Cinematheque’s 22nd Annual European Union Film Festival which runs from November 22 – December 2. This annual finger-on-the-pulse
22nd Annual European Union Film Festival
November 15, 2019
The 22nd Annual European Union Film Festival takes place from Nov 22 – Dec 2 @theCinematheque. The Cinematheque’s annual celebration of new cinema from the
European News Magazine
November 14, 2019
The first edition of the “Westcoast German News” newsletter was printed November 1, 2007. Since then, it has turned into a magazine, was renamed several
Fall of the Berlin Wall Vancouver
November 12, 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
30-Year Anniversary since the Fall of the Berlin Wall
November 11, 2019
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.
Brahms’ German Requiem
October 26, 2019
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,
Upcoming German Christmas Events
October 23, 2019
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
Family Oktoberfest Soon Here!
October 17, 2019
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,
Official launch of the Belgian Business Club!
September 30, 2019
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
Leaders Wanted for European Festival
September 28, 2019
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!”
2019 Oktoberfests in Canada
September 27, 2019
Vancouver Alpen Club – Prost Haus Harvest Haus Harvestland Mission Calgary Edmonton Nanaimo Saskatoon Vancouver Alpen Club WHEN: October 25, 2019 @ 8:00 pm –
Panel Discussion on Climate Change and Biodiversity
September 26, 2019
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
Final European News Mag
September 19, 2019
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
New German School in Tricities!
September 18, 2019
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
FAQ’s on Oktoberfest!
August 22, 2019
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
Dortmund Fan Challenge in Vancouver!
August 8, 2019
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
Kuehne + Nagel further continues expansion of its global perishables network
July 25, 2019
Toronto / CA, July 24, 2019 – Kuehne + Nagel successfully completed the acquisition of Worldwide Perishable Canada Co. (WWP). The company is one of
Read the latest European News Magazine!
July 13, 2019
Download an online copy free, or order a print copy for your records!
German-speaking Clinical Counsellor
June 21, 2019
Nina Hopmeier completed her Bachelor’s Degree at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from the Athabasca
Oktoberfest Supplies for Sale!
May 20, 2019
Make an appointment and head to Richmond for your favourite Oktoberfest supplies before they are all gone. Wolfgang Christl, aka Mr. Oktoberfest, is now finally
Swan Lake returns to Vancouver in May
April 3, 2019
Did you know Ballet dance has its origin in the Italian Renaissance courts of 15th and 16th centuries? Ballet developed as a performance-focused art form
Niche Directory For You!
February 18, 2019
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
Luge World Cup in Whistler this Weekend!
November 27, 2018
This weekend, the Luge World Cup will come to the Whistler Sliding Centre, with races on Friday (night) and Saturday (daytime). There’s also food trucks,
Pottery Artist from the Black Forest now living in Kamloops
August 2, 2018
When Anja Kleimann started doing pottery in the garage of her neighbour in the Black Forest, Germany, she didn’t realize that her hobby was about
New Patreon Launch to Support Elke Porter and German Media in Vancouver!
August 1, 2018
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
Sign up at a German School – New Conversation Classes?
July 12, 2018
Are you interested in having your high school age child attend a German Conversation Class? A conversation class encourages the children to spend as much
“Linie 41” – Canadian premiere coming up soon!
July 4, 2018
Presented by the Vancouver Foreign Film Society Wednesday, July 11th, 7:45 pm – Vancouver (Canada)
Cleantech Event July 27 in Vancouver!
June 12, 2018
Cleantech Cluster Opportunities in Eastern Germany – Innovative Water Technologies for Smart Cities GTAI Investment Promotion Event – Cleantech Cluster Opportunities in Eastern Germany Germany
Where to watch the World Cup in Vancouver with other Germans 2018
June 11, 2018
Here are my selections: (photos below) Vancouver Alpen Club – 4875 Victoria Drive (all games) – Original German Haus Manchester Pub – 1941 W Broadway (all games)
Das Schwarze Brett Magazine now available
May 31, 2018
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
Canada’s Concentration Camps
April 10, 2018
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
Boney M coming to Vancouver!
August 30, 2017
Old fans; Young hearts and the same beloved band coming back to sweep you off your feet! BONEY M featuring the stunning vocals of LIZ
