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Vancouver, BC – written January 30, 2024 – Welcome to the Evangelisch Lutherische St. Markusgemeinde in Vancouver – Besetzung einer…
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Vancouver, BC – written January 30, 2024 – Welcome to the Evangelisch Lutherische St. Markusgemeinde in Vancouver – Besetzung einer…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, BC (written on Monday, January 29, 2024) On Friday, January 26th, 2024, a significant milestone was…
Written January 22, 2024, Vancouver Opera is thrilled to continue the 2023-2024 season with a dazzling production of Gaetano Donizetti’s…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Title: “Young and Breastless – Navigating the Cancer Journey from Someone Who has Made It Through“ Author…
Vancouver – Written January 4, 2024 – The Eurofest BC Society invites you to a special fundraiser: “Come celebrate Mardi…
Vancouver, BC – written November 24th, 2023 – Will Uli Pohl be featured in Bake from Scratch Magazine, and take…
by Guest Author Ethan Clark, Vancouver, BC posted November 24, 2023 In the hustle and bustle of modern life, sustaining…
Vancouver, BC – written November 23, 2023 – For thirteen years, the Vancouver Christmas Market has spread the German brand…
Vancouver, BC – written November 22, 2023 – Thanks to two newer members of the German Canadian Business Association, we…
Vancouver, BC – written November 15, 2023 – St. Mark’s Church in conjunction with the Vancouver Westside German School, the…
Vancouver, BC – Written November 10th, 2023 – Even though the EU Film Festival has returned to live, in-person screenings…
Vancouver, BC – Written November 3, 2023 – According to Deputy Consul Hans Stocker’s message, he has reached the conclusion…
April 29, 1931 – October 21, 2023 Vancouver, BC – Written on November 3, 2023 – Maria (Mary) Theresia Rey…
Vancouver, BC – Written November 2, 2023 – Have you ever dreamt of traveling the world? Of being part of…
Vancouver, BC – Written on October 30 – The German Canadian Care Home (GCCH) is delighted to extend a warm…
Vancouver, BC – Written October 30, 2021 – The third and final Oktoberfest at the Austria Club Vancouver was held…
Season Opener, Vancouver, BC – Last Saturday night, on October 21, my daughter and I were thrilled to see the…
Downtown Vancouver – The Vancouver Christmas Market has now been in operation for over ten years and they are always…
Vancouver, BC – The German Canadian Business Association (GCBA) embarked on its significant journey in 1963. It was founded by…
Vancouver, October 2, 2023 – October is “German Heritage Month” all across Canada. The Honourable Liberal MP Kamal Khera is…
Vancouver, BC – September 28, 2023 – “Join us for the annual Christmas Gala on December 6th, where we will…
Vancouver, BC, September 22, 2023 – Since there was no official party this year in the Vancouver, BC, I have…
FEATURING GRAMMY AWARD WINNING SOPRANO AUDREY LUNA AS THE QUEEN OF THE NIGHT The Magic Flute has FOUR performancesat the…
Vancouver, September 11, 2023 – The German Consulate General is looking forward to hosting the distinguished EU Book Club, focusing…
Vancouver, BC – August 31, 2023 – Gradually, the reality is setting in that the links and images I once…
Vancouver, BC – August 23, 2023 – In Vancouver, there wasn’t much fuss made about the German Women’s Team and,…
Vancouver, BC – August 23, 2023 – Claudia Wiebe is holding a studio moving sale. All original artworks on this…
Vancouver, BC – August 20, 2023 – The 42nd Vancouver International Film Festival returns this fall with a star-studded lineup…
Surrey, BC August 16, 2023 – Warm greetings from the Mother Language Lovers of the World Society (MLLWS)! We hope…
July 10, 2023 – Vancouver, BC – Yesterday, thanks to the invite of my good friend Kecia Boecking, I attended…
Vancouver, BC – June 27, 2023 – Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting Renee Ray, the Senior Director of…
June 9, 2023 – Vancouver – The Vancouver Westside German School (VWGS) joyfully celebrated its long-awaited 30th Anniversary on June…
Vancouver – May 19. 2023 – On Saturday, the Vancouver Alpen Club held their AGM Saturday, April 29th, 2023 at…
Vancouver, May 17, 2023 – On Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, the Vancouver Westside German School will finally be holding their…
Guest post by Ekkehard Goetting, Vice-President of the German Canadian Business Association in Vancouver. The Canadian continent as far as…
Vancouver, April 30, 2023 – A few days before opening night of the world famous “The Flying Dutchman” production, I…
Vancouver, BC – April 26, 2023 – Yesterday on Tuesday, April 25th, UBC hosted German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, First Lady…
Vancouver, April 24, 2023 – The Honourable Federal President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, came to Canada from April 23 to…
Vancouver, April 24, 2023 – Vancouver Opera is thrilled to be ending their Vancouver Opera 22-23 season with The Flying…
Monday, April 17, 2023 – Vancouver, BC – 2023 JUNO-Winner (and Fulbright Scholar) Florian Hoefner Trio, featuring Andrew Downing on…
April 5, 2023, Vancouver, BC – The “Strandkorb” has graced German shorelines for many decades. It was invented in 1882…
March 29, 2023 – Vancouver, BC – 2023 JUNO-Winners (and Fulbright Scholar) Florian Hoefner Trio, featuring Andrew Downing on bass…
Vancouver, February 24, 2023 – HIPEX Corporation is a group of Professional Engineers that has experience in dealing with international…
Vancouver – February 17, 2023 – The Office of the Seniors Advocate is launching the second province-wide survey of the…
January 19, 2023, Vancouver, BC: Currently there are no German restaurants in the City of Vancouver. My idea is to…
The Vancouver Westside German School is a non-profit organization and has been providing exceptional education to students in our K-12…
Guest article sent in by Patrick Young: <patrickyoung@ableusa.info Entrepreneurs just starting out may be familiar with the term “branding” but…
November 25, 2022 Vancouver, BC – To fund a new German “Pop-Up” Restaurant, Elke Porter, a Schnitzel and Bratkartoffel Fan…
Vancouver, November 22, 2022 – Tyax was founded by Augustinus (Gus) Abel and Reiner Rothe. It all started in 1980…
November 2022, Vancouver, BC – Jack Poole Plaza – We are excited to share what is new at the current…
November 16, 2022, Vancouver, Rudi Kischer, Board Member of the German-Canadian Benevolent Society & Care Home organized a part Viewing…
Vancouver, November 10, 2022 Tuesday brought over 50 lanterns to the St Mark’s Church, mainly home-made creations of children from…
November 6th, 2022 in Vancouver, BC – The Vancouver Westside German School and the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church are inviting…
Vancouver, October 21, 2022 – Friday night at 6 pm on the dot, the doors opened to the second last…
(Vancouver, BC) – October 4, 2022: The Vancouver Christmas Market returns to its seaside home, Jack Poole Plaza (downtown at…
Vancouver, October 4, 2022 – The Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Vancouver, Mr. Marc Eichhorn, on…
Vancouver, September 30, 2022 – Last night I had the pleasure of joining the The Italian Chamber of Commerce in…
Saturday, September 24, 2022, Vancouver, BC – Several members of the German Canadian Business Association, as well as myself with…
Saturday, September 24, 2022, Vancouver – Beatrice Schreiber, President of the German Canadian Business Association, and I attended the event…
Richmond, September 18, 2022 – A glorious summer day in Richmond, British Columbia, was the backdrop to the 50th Anniversary…
Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 11 am – I went to the German Consulate and had a good talk with…
Vancouver, August 3, 2022 – Toronto-based comedian Laura Ramoso is best known for her relatable, satirical videos and award-winning live…
Vancouver, July 31, 2022 – Today, in spite of record-breaking heat, around 40 people showed up at the Lennox Pub…
Vancouver, July 28, 2022 – Lennox Pub is the place to be, whether you are cheering on the German or…
Vancouver, July 28th, 2022 – Messages from Artist Claudia Wiebe Silk Purse Art Centre: Please mark your calendars: I am…
July 26, 2022 – The 2022 UEFA European Women’s Football Championship, referred to as UEFA Women’s Euro 2022, is the…
Vancouver, July 25, 2022 – Yesterday, July 24, was the final opportunity to enjoy a meal at the Vancouver Alpen…
June 11, 2022 The Alpen Club has been a mainstay of German-speaking Communities since 1935. They started with a traditional…
Vancouver Convention Centre Friday, May 20, 2022: The International Festival Tasting Event is one of the favourite activities of the…
Vancouver, May 5, 2022 – Leicht Kitchens in the Germanhaus in the heart of Kitsilano was the scene of a…
Surrey Hazelmere Golf Course – April 23, 2022 – The Surrey German Language School held an amazing party on Saturday,…
Calgary – March 29, 2022 – Hubertus Liebrecht, the Honorary Consul for Alberta and Northwest Territories, has enjoyed a long…
March 16th I received an invitation to attend the belated New Year’s Reception at the SAP office in downtown Vancouver.…
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…
Available in German and English GERMAN LANGUAGE PRESS RELEASE (english below) Vancouver, BC; Wiesbaden in Hessen ist 4990 Meilen von…
As some of you might know, I was introduced to the Surrey German School in 1976, when I started Kindergarten…
David Oppenheimer Statue On Tuesday, September 28, 2021, a small crowd gathered at the statue of David Oppenheimer, who originally…
The German Unity Day (Tag der Deutschen Einheit) will be celebrated on October 3, 2021 to mark the 31st Anniversary…
The German Consulate General Vancouver, Brian Jessel BMW and the German Canadian Business Association invite you to a journey through…
Aus dem Buch “Dampfnudeln und Pfeffersoß – Rezepte unser bessarabischen Küche”, gesammelt und bearbeitet von Helene Krüger-Hacker. Meine Grossmutter ist…
The world will change on September 26th, 2021 when Chancellor Angela Merkel steps down and someone else will take her…
The Surrey German Language School, a Corporate Members of the German Canadian Business Association, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in…
Wir brauchen Verstärkung Das Generalkonsulat der Bundesrepublik Deutschland in Vancouver sucht zum 15. Mai 2021 (ggfls. auch später) einen/eine Mitarbeiter/in…
Introducing the SHS Foundation from Saarland. March 14, 2021, Vancouver, BC, The SHS Foundation, a public-private partnership, wants to promote…
Last summer, I finished my first book “75 German-Speaking Influential People in Western Canada, which is available on Amazon. This…
The GCBA invites you to join them at their German Language Education in Western Canada – a virtual presentation –…
Since the most often asked question is “Where can I find ___________?”, I have finally decided to write a short…
Vancouver Bach Choir Celebrates its 90th Year with a Virtual Season Experience the Joy of Choral Music from the Comfort of…
1. Wie lange sind sie schon in Kanada? Ich bin vor etwas mehr als einem Jahr, im September 2019, von…
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE & NETWORKING EVENT ON TRADE, BUSINESS AND PERSONAL GROWTH About this Event The major European Business Clubs and…
75 German-Speaking Influential People in Western Canada Vancouver— August 29, 2020 —Today Elke Porter is announcing “75 German-Speaking Influential People…
Alex Schuster was the answer to an extensive global search to hire a sporting director for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC…
This is Part II to the story of the 30-Year Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall. What has…
In Berlin, they celebrated with a 7-day City-Wide Festival from November 4th to November 10th, 2019. But in Vancouver, the…
Vancouver, September 2019, the decision to go to digital only is final. Unless I can find a sponsor, I will…
I, Elke Porter, now have a patreon page, where patrons of the media arts can support my efforts to set…
You might be wondering if I am referring to residential schools. But no, I am talking about the internment camps…
German Schools for 2022/2023 Just in case you are new in town, here is list of German Schools for children,…
What Are Some Evergreen Topics to use on Your Blog? Vancouver, BC – written November 17, 2023 – Sometimes it…
Vancouver, BC – Written on Monday, November 6th, 2023 – Westcoast German News: Your Window to the Vibrant German Community…