2024-03-27 20:24
Vancouver, BC – March 2024 – Here is a letter in English and then in German:
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2024-03-27 19:35
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!The post Hello world! first appeared on Westcoast Virtual Business Club Read More
2024-01-31 00:26
Vancouver, BC – written January 30, 2024 – Welcome to the Evangelisch Lutherische St. Markusgemeinde in Vancouver – Besetzung einer Pfarrstelle, where a unique opportunity… Read More
2024-01-29 23:15
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Vancouver, BC (written on Monday, January 29, 2024) On Friday, January 26th, 2024, a significant milestone was reached as the much-anticipated Book #2 in the series… Read More
2024-01-22 22:48
Written January 22, 2024, Vancouver Opera is thrilled to continue the 2023-2024 season with a dazzling production of Gaetano Donizetti’s classic comic opera, Don Pasquale. With an all… Read More
2024-01-11 01:11
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Title: “Young and Breastless – Navigating the Cancer Journey from Someone Who has Made It Through“
Author E. Porter Shares Personal Triumph in N… Read More
2024-01-04 19:31
Vancouver – Written January 4, 2024 – The Eurofest BC Society invites you to a special fundraiser: “Come celebrate Mardi Gras/ Carnival with traditional European food and… Read More
2023-11-24 21:25
Vancouver, BC – written November 24th, 2023 – Will Uli Pohl be featured in Bake from Scratch Magazine, and take home $10,000? Public voting begins soon! https://greatestbaker.com… Read More
2023-11-24 20:56
by Guest Author Ethan Clark, Vancouver, BC posted November 24, 2023
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, sustaining your well-being and self-care objectives may seem like a daunting t… Read More
2023-11-23 23:20
Vancouver, BC – written November 23, 2023 – The Austrian Consulate in BC received a letter from Daniel Tringli, a TV producer who has a request to young Austrians immigrating abr… Read More
2023-11-23 18:53
Vancouver, BC – written November 23, 2023 – For thirteen years, the Vancouver Christmas Market has spread the German brand of happiness and Christmas joy in downtown Vancouver. I… Read More
2023-11-23 05:02
Vancouver, BC – written November 22, 2023 – Thanks to two newer members of the German Canadian Business Association, we were able to offer our membership a very interesting &ldqu&hell…Read More
2023-11-18 00:33
What Are Some Evergreen Topics to use on Your Blog?
Vancouver, BC – written November 17, 2023 – Sometimes it is challenging to come up with unique content that you post day af… Read More
2023-11-16 04:55
Vancouver, BC – written November 15, 2023 – St. Mark’s Church in conjunction with the Vancouver Westside German School, the Deutsche Kindergruppe of St. Mark’s Church… Read More
2023-11-10 19:30
Vancouver, BC – Written November 10th, 2023 – Even though the EU Film Festival has returned to live, in-person screenings in the three main cities (Ottawa, Toronto, and Vanc… Read More
2023-11-06 21:53
Vancouver, BC – Written on Monday, November 6th, 2023 – Westcoast German News: Your Window to the Vibrant German Community
Westcoast German News is a cherished platform that c… Read More
2023-11-03 19:09
Vancouver, BC – Written November 3, 2023 – According to Deputy Consul Hans Stocker’s message, he has reached the conclusion that there is substantial interest and a clear n… Read More
2023-11-03 15:48
April 29, 1931 – October 21, 2023
Vancouver, BC – Written on November 3, 2023 – Maria (Mary) Theresia Rey was born in Neuheim Switzerland in 1931 and died in Richmond, B… Read More
2023-11-02 23:26
Vancouver, BC – Written November 2, 2023 – Have you ever dreamt of traveling the world? Of being part of an industry-leading team that is striving to reach new heights? Of gracio… Read More
2023-10-30 19:26
Vancouver, BC – Written on October 30 – The German Canadian Care Home (GCCH) is delighted to extend a warm invitation to join them for their upcoming events in Vancouver for the… Read More
2023-10-30 18:04
Vancouver, BC – Written October 30, 2021 – The third and final Oktoberfest at the Austria Club Vancouver was held on a Saturday, October 29, 2023 at 6 pm in Richmond, BC. I atten… Read More
2023-10-23 18:56
Season Opener, Vancouver, BC – Last Saturday night, on October 21, my daughter and I were thrilled to see the Vancouver Opera’s season opener “Mozart’s Magic Flute at… Read More
2023-10-20 20:06
Downtown Vancouver – The Vancouver Christmas Market has now been in operation for over ten years and they are always trying to add something new to their Festival. This year it will be… Read More
2023-10-20 18:31
Vancouver, BC – The German Canadian Business Association (GCBA) embarked on its significant journey in 1963. It was founded by local businessmen in the Vancouver area who recognized th… Read More
2023-10-06 02:56
Vancouver, October 5th, 2023 – The target audience for West Coast German news can vary depending on my specific focus of the time. Here are some potential audiences that I started this… Read More
2023-10-02 19:54
Vancouver, October 2, 2023 – October is “German Heritage Month” all across Canada. The Honourable Liberal MP Kamal Khera is the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons… Read More
2023-09-29 02:27
Vancouver, BC – September 28, 2023 – “Join us for the annual Christmas Gala on December 6th, where we will have the pleasure of welcoming our two special guests: one is Nik… Read More
2023-09-28 01:38
Vancouver, September 27, 2023 – The Austria Club in Richmond on Westminster Highway has organized four Oktoberfest Dinner/Dances on Saturday, September 30, 2023, October 14, 2023, Octo… Read More
2023-09-22 15:46
Vancouver, BC, September 22, 2023 – post by Ekkehard Goetting, Vice-President of the German Canadian Business Association in Vancouver.
Dear Members and Friends of the GCBA,
The… Read More
2023-09-18 16:34
FEATURING GRAMMY AWARD WINNING SOPRANO AUDREY LUNA AS THE QUEEN OF THE NIGHT
The Magic Flute has FOUR performancesat the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in VancouverOctober 21, 26 & 28 at 7:3… Read More
2023-09-11 16:21
Vancouver, September 11, 2023 – The wait is over! We are excited to share with you the stellar line-up for the 42nd Vancouver International Film Festival, September 28 – October… Read More
2023-09-11 15:27
Vancouver, September 11, 2023 – The German Consulate General is looking forward to hosting the distinguished EU Book Club, focusing on the world-renowned masterpiece of anti-war litera… Read More
2023-08-31 22:36
Vancouver, BC – August 31, 2023 – Gradually, the reality is setting in that the links and images I once freely shared on my “Germans in Vancouver Facebook Page” will… Read More
2023-08-24 19:02
Vancouver, BC – August 23, 2023 – In Vancouver, there wasn’t much fuss made about the German Women’s Team and, as far as I could tell, no watch parties were instigate… Read More
2023-08-23 18:05
Vancouver, BC – August 23, 2023 – Claudia Wiebe is holding a studio moving sale.
All original artworks on this page are 30% off their original price.
Studio Moving Sale
P… Read More
2023-08-21 01:00
Vancouver, BC – August 20, 2023 – The 42nd Vancouver International Film Festival returns this fall with a star-studded lineup including 130 features and 100 shorts. Check out a s… Read More
2023-08-16 16:14
Surrey, BC August 16, 2023 – Warm greetings from the Mother Language Lovers of the World Society (MLLWS)! We hope this email finds you and your community in good spirits.
Mother Lan… Read More
2023-07-10 17:38
July 10, 2023 – Vancouver, BC – Yesterday, thanks to the invite of my good friend Kecia Boecking, I attended the “Gardenfest” of the Austria Club Vancouver in Richmon… Read More
2023-06-28 18:46
Vancouver, BC – June 27, 2023 – Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting Renee Ray, the Senior Director of Transportation Policy for Hayden AI. This is a California-based compa… Read More
2023-06-26 22:05
Monday, June 26, 2023 – Vancouver, BC – The German Language Clothing Store is now open once again and there are going to be at least 10 new designs a week. These clothes are goi… Read More
2023-06-10 00:49
June 9, 2023 – Vancouver – The Vancouver Westside German School (VWGS) joyfully celebrated its long-awaited 30th Anniversary on June 3rd, 2023, from 5:30 pm to 9 pm at the Austri… Read More
2023-05-25 18:39
Vancouver, May 25, 2023 – DTM Marketing Solutions is thrilled to invite you all to the “Empower Engage Excel – The German Leadership Model” conference, taking place o… Read More
2023-05-19 21:28
Vancouver – May 19. 2023 – On Saturday, the Vancouver Alpen Club held their AGM Saturday, April 29th, 2023 at 2:00 pm in the Jaegerstube. Before that, starting at noon, all membe… Read More
2023-05-17 21:43
Vancouver, May 17, 2023 – On Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, the Vancouver Westside German School will finally be holding their 30th Anniversary Celebration in the form of a fundraiser. Thi… Read More
2023-05-04 15:02
Guest post by Ekkehard Goetting, Vice-President of the German Canadian Business Association in Vancouver.
The Canadian continent as far as Germany is concerned is ruled from Toronto a… Read More
2023-04-30 20:25
Vancouver, April 30, 2023 – A few days before opening night of the world famous “The Flying Dutchman” production, I was contacted by Cynnamon Schreinert, Publicist –… Read More
2023-04-27 16:31
Vancouver, April 27, 2023 –Vienna House is an affordable rental housing pilot project for families, seniors and individuals with disabilities in Vancouver that will help BC Housing eva… Read More
2023-04-26 16:09
Vancouver, BC – April 26, 2023 – Yesterday on Tuesday, April 25th, UBC hosted German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, First Lady Elke Büdenbender, the happy-looking Minist… Read More
2023-04-25 01:54
Vancouver, April 24, 2023 – The Honourable Federal President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, came to Canada from April 23 to 26, 2023. He was joined by Mrs. Elke Büdenbender… Read More
2023-04-24 23:32
Vancouver, April 24, 2023 – Vancouver Opera is thrilled to be ending their Vancouver Opera 22-23 season with The Flying Dutchman at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. This is going to be a n… Read More
2023-04-17 17:13
Monday, April 17, 2023 – Vancouver, BC – 2023 JUNO-Winner (and Fulbright Scholar) Florian Hoefner Trio, featuring Andrew Downing on bass and Nick Fraser on drums, came to Lions B… Read More
2023-04-14 22:59
Vancouver, BC April 14, 2023 –
Mission:
The Non-Profit Braun Foundation sees itself as a mediator for the needs of schools, universities, businesses and exchange organizations… Read More
2023-04-13 23:30
Vancouver, BC – April 13, 2023 – Vancouver and Berlin have been named as host cities for the Laver Cup in 2023 and 2024 respectively, following an intense bidding process. The La… Read More
2023-04-13 18:56
Sharp Lines Painting, an established commercial and residential painting company in Vancouver/Lower mainland is hiring and they are seeking a German-speaking, experienced house painter to ru… Read More
2023-04-09 02:16
Vancouver, April 8, 2023 – Germany welcomes researchers, especially from Canada. Germany & Canada are celebrating 50 years of science and technology cooperation which have helped s… Read More
2023-04-05 17:56
April 5, 2023, Vancouver, BC – The “Strandkorb” has graced German shorelines for many decades. It was invented in 1882 by a German basket weaver for a customer looking for… Read More
2023-04-03 21:56
Vancouver, April 3, 2023 – Dr. Christo Obreschkow is currently operating a private television station «Die Neue Zeit TV» together with some idealist volunteer friends, foc… Read More
2023-03-29 18:38
March 29, 2023 – Vancouver, BC – 2023 JUNO-Winners (and Fulbright Scholar) Florian Hoefner Trio, featuring Andrew Downing on bass and Nick Fraser on drums, are coming to Lions Ba… Read More
2023-02-24 19:02
Vancouver, February 24, 2023 –
The Vancouver Visual Art Foundation is excited to host Sascha Westendorp and Claudia Wiebe at Art @Bentall Gallery.
About the Artists:… Read More
2023-02-24 18:34
Vancouver, February 24, 2023 –
HIPEX Corporation is an engineering group that has experience in dealing with international manufacturers, primarily in the technical area. &hell…Read More
2023-02-18 00:23
Vancouver – February 17, 2023 – The Office of the Seniors Advocate is launching the second province-wide survey of the experiences of residents living in all 294 publicly-subsidi… Read More
2023-01-19 23:33
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 Pop Up Restaurant right here in Kitsilano, offering… Read More
2023-01-10 22:59
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 years and going strong! O… Read More
2023-01-10 22:51
Guest article sent in by Patrick Young: Entrepreneurs just starting out may be familiar with the term “branding” but be unsure of what exactly that entails in terms of their bus… Read More
2022-12-21 19:40
Published with permission from Masters Student: Florie-Anne Guy
UNIVERSITÄT REGENSBURGFakultät für Sprach-, Literatur- und Kulturwissenschaft
Masterarbeit… Read More
2022-12-15 01:40
Vancouver, December 14, 2022 – Steven Schwabl, with Austrian roots, plans to make a documentary about people with German backgrounds or cultures who were inspired to immigrate to North… Read More
2022-12-02 22:52
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 Raureif bedeckt… Read More
2022-11-25 17:57
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 to bring a few inv… Read More
2022-11-23 00:31
Vancouver, November 22, 2022 –
Tyax was founded by Augustinus (Gus) Abel and Reiner Rothe. It all started in 1980 with Gus meeting his friend Reiner at the beach on a warm summe… Read More
2022-11-18 19:56
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 Europ… Read More
2022-11-18 16:50
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 Vancouver Bach Fa… Read More
2022-11-17 18:00
November 2022, Vancouver, BC – Jack Poole Plaza – We are excited to share what is new at the current Vancouver Christmas Market and all of their updates for the fall season of 20… Read More
2022-11-16 23:29
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 Sunday, November 27… Read More
2022-11-10 20:20
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, but also the… Read More
2022-11-08 00:30
Vancouver, November 7th, 2022 – The World Cup is only 20 days away and time is passing quickly. Please get your tickets soon, so we know who will be there: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e… Read More
2022-11-06 22:55
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 Community, the members of the… Read More
2022-10-24 16:12
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 Alpen Club Building. It was a bitter… Read More
2022-10-06 00:57
(Vancouver, BC) – October 4, 2022: The Vancouver Christmas Market returns to its seaside home, Jack Poole Plaza (downtown at the Olympic Cauldron) this holiday season. Vancouver’… Read More
2022-10-04 21:06
Vancouver, October 4, 2022 – The Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Vancouver, Mr. Marc Eichhorn, on the occasion of the 32nd German Unity Day invited the GCBA, as we… Read More
2022-09-30 22:56
Vancouver, September 30, 2022 – Last night I had the pleasure of joining the The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada – West (ICCC West) in celebrating their 30th anniversa… Read More
2022-09-27 05:02
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 Mirror… Read More
2022-09-26 21:33
Saturday, September 24, 2022, Vancouver, BC – Several members of the German Canadian Business Association, as well as myself with Westcoast German News and other prominent members of t… Read More
2022-09-24 23:45
Saturday, September 24, 2022, Vancouver – Beatrice Schreiber, President of the German Canadian Business Association, and I attended the event at the Germanhaus during the Vancouver&rsq&hell…Read More
2022-09-19 17:06
Richmond, September 18, 2022 – A glorious summer day in Richmond, British Columbia, was the backdrop to the 50th Anniversary of the Austria Vancouver Club. The Austria Vancouver Club w… Read More
2022-09-04 02:32
Friday, September 1, 2022 – Richmond, BC – Beatrice Schreiber, the President of the German Canadian Business Association (GCBA), was given a tour of GEA Frozen Food by the Head o… Read More
2022-09-03 22:28
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! Our festival in… Read More
2022-09-02 01:57
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 German ,a stand up comedy show about cultures. Now… Read More
2022-09-02 01:57
Vancouver, September 1, 2022 – There are two exciting shows to look out for among the 70 shows on offer at this year’s Fringe Festival on Granville Island. Fringe Festivals are C… Read More
2022-08-29 16:30
Vancouver, August 29, 2022 – The German Canadian Care Home is pleased to invite members and friends to a presentation by Dr. Florian Gassner (UBC) on the cultural history of the Ukrain… Read More
2022-08-24 16:36
Richmond, August 23, 2022 – The Austria Vancouver Club, located in Richmond, is celebrating Oktoberfest for the first time since the pandemic on three different occasions: September 2… Read More
2022-08-20 22:33
August 19, Vancouver, BC – Watch the games with your friends and family at the “BC Kitchen Sports Bar” found at 39 Smithe Street, Vancouver on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at… Read More
2022-08-05 19:09
Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 11 am – I went to the German Consulate and had a good talk with the new Consul General Eichhorn. He is replacing Dr. Klaus Otto Schmidt, who has now retired… Read More
2022-08-03 20:18
Vancouver, August 3, 2022 – Toronto-based comedian Lara Ramoso is best known for her relatable, satirical videos and award-winning live comedy special, diane (2019). In 2021, Laura beg… Read More
2022-08-03 15:24
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 purc… Read More
2022-08-02 17:13
Vancouver, August 2, 2022 – November 21 will be the start of the FIFA World Cup and artists have been busy creating music that will inspire the audience, cheer on the team and brings f… Read More
2022-08-01 00:46
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 to watch the Women’s Final Match between Ger… Read More
2022-07-30 01:46
Vancouver, July 28, 2022 – Lennox Pub is the place to be, whether you are cheering on the German or English Team in the 2022 UEFA European Women’s Football Championship. Lennox… Read More
2022-07-29 16:44
Vancouver, July 28th, 2022 – Messages from Artist Claudia Wiebe
Silk Purse Art Centre:
Please mark your calendars: I am excited to announce that I will be participating in a… Read More
2022-07-26 19:31
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 UEFA for… Read More
2022-07-26 00:38
Vancouver, July 25, 2022 – Yesterday, July 24, was the final opportunity to enjoy a meal at the Vancouver Alpen Club. Like many people, we received the following message from the Vanco… Read More
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