Month: November 2025

Fifteen Fabulous Finds: Vancouver Christmas Market’s 15th Anniversary Vancouver Christmas Market Collage

Vancouver Christmas Market Collage

Fifteen Fabulous Finds: Vancouver Christmas Market’s 15th Anniversary

westcoastgermanmedia_nv030m November 15, 2025

When the Vancouver Christmas Market made its debut in 2010, taking over the outdoor plaza of the...

Eastside Culture Crawl: Brigitte Potter-Mael’s Oak Leaf Alphabet Plant Murmur in progress by Penelope Edgar

Plant Murmur in progress by Penelope Edgar

Eastside Culture Crawl: Brigitte Potter-Mael’s Oak Leaf Alphabet

westcoastgermanmedia_nv030m November 7, 2025

An interview with Vancouver artist Brigitte Potter-Mael about her nature-inspired work, oak leaf alphabet, and upcoming exhibitions...

Indigenous Arts Meet Innovation at TRANSFORM TRANSFORM_PIQSIQ_photo by Matt Reznek

TRANSFORM_PIQSIQ_photo by Matt Reznek

Indigenous Arts Meet Innovation at TRANSFORM

westcoastgermanmedia_nv030m November 4, 2025

Music, theatre, dance collide in an explosive cabaret-style festival at the Vancouver Playhouse Vancouver’s cultural landscape is...

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.

Elke at the Red Card Sports Bar 2024

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Müller, Berhalter Star in Whitecaps’ Triumph

Müller, Berhalter Star in Whitecaps’ Triumph

VANCOUVER, BC – On a vibrant Sunday afternoon at BC Place, Vancouver Whitecaps FC delivered a 4-1 masterclass against the San Jose Earthquakes, with captain Thomas Müller and midfielder Sebastian Berhalter emerging as the stars of the show. The electric atmosphere was amplified by an Oktoberfest celebration on Terry Fox Plaza, where fans revelled in a pre-game party starting at noon, hosted by the Harvest Haus organizers. A lively German band, sizzling sausages, and $5 beers set the perfect tone for a day of football and festivity. Major League Soccer confirmed the duo’s brilliance on Monday, naming both Müller and […]

Elke Porter

Founder & Blogger of Westcoast German News

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