Month: September 2025

Ballet Returns to Vancouver’s Stage Photo Credit David Cooper; Ballet Vancouver

Ballet Returns to Vancouver’s Stage

westcoastgermanmedia_nv030m September 9, 2025

While Vancouver boasts the renowned Ballet BC, the city has lacked access to professional classical ballet performed...

Vancouver’s Last German Church Turns 100 100 Years St. Mark's Church

Vancouver’s Last German Church Turns 100

westcoastgermanmedia_nv030m September 7, 2025

As Vancouver’s last remaining German church service, St. Mark’s Evangelical Church continues to serve as a vital...

About Elke Porter - Elke Porter, a Vancouver-based communications professional, runs the Westcoast German News Media blog, a key platform promoting German, Austrian, and Swiss businesses and culture on Canada’s West Coast. She also leads the Westcoast International Business Club, which connects professionals and supports cross-cultural partnerships between Canada and German-speaking countries. An author of three books, Elke captures stories of prominent German-speaking individuals, celebrating their contributions and inspiring journeys. Through her work, Elke fosters cultural connections and provides valuable resources for German-speaking communities, making Westcoast German News Media a vibrant hub for news, networking, and cross-continental collaboration.