A Focused Year of Stories Blogs go through seasons—and lately I’ve made a conscious decision to focus more clearly on selected topics, rather than trying to write about everything at once. This year, my attention has naturally turned to soccer—for obvious reasons. I’m genuinely excited to welcome Switzerland to Vancouver, Germany to Toronto, and Austria…
The Goh Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker at the Vancouver Opera House proved to be an enchanting holiday experience that truly deserves its reputation as a treasured tradition. Now celebrating its 15th year, this production brings together exceptional talent from around the world to create something genuinely special for Vancouver audiences. As part of the…
By Westcoast German News Vancouver, BC – December 13, 2025 – As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches this summer, Westcoast German News is thrilled to present a comprehensive guide to experiencing three of Europe’s most exciting German-speaking nations on North American soil. Austria, Germany, and Switzerland will all be competing in the tournament hosted…
Vancouver’s most enchanting holiday tradition returns as Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker, presented by RBC, takes the stage at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from December 18 to 21, 2025. This year’s production promises a sparkling new approach to the beloved seasonal favorite that has captivated families across the Lower Mainland for 15 years. The lavish production…
Vancouver, BC – When Westcoast German News first interviewed Axel Schuster in March 2020, introducing him to our readers as he began his journey with Vancouver Whitecaps FC, we recognized his passion and strategic acumen would make waves in Major League Soccer. In that interview, Schuster shared his philosophy: a sporting director doesn’t need to…
VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC held their year-end media conference this Monday, December 8 at 2 p.m. PT with CEO and sporting director Axel Schuster and head coach Jesper Sørensen at the Whitecaps FC National Soccer Development Centre. As a blogger for Westcoast German News, I attended the conference where questions ranged from on-field…
