Vancouver’s Own: Five Caps at the World Cup

November 22 Game Whitecaps FC

Vancouver soccer fans have plenty to cheer about this summer. Canada Soccer has officially confirmed its 26-player roster for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, and no fewer than five Vancouver Whitecaps FC alumni earned their spots: goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau, defenders Derek Cornelius, Alphonso Davies, and Richie Laryea, and midfielder Ali Ahmed. With Canada playing two … Read more

Two Flags, One Night: Vancouver’s Swiss Football Event

Attachment and Belonging

VANCOUVER, BC — A major milestone for Swiss filmmaking and football culture is arriving in British Columbia just hours before the city takes the global stage. On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the local Swiss community, European football enthusiasts, media representatives, and Canadians alike will gather for an exclusive, high-profile “Save the Date” viewing event of … Read more

Three DACH nations, three Vancouver venues

Watch 3 DACH Nations play soccer

It’s official — all three DACH nations have a home this June, and football fans across Metro Vancouver, it’s time to find your people. Whether you bleed red-white-red, black-red-gold, or carry a Swiss cross in your heart, we’ve matched every nation with a venue that fits the vibe, the crowd, and the occasion. Here’s where … Read more

Mind Blown: My Opening Night at Web Summit Vancouver 2026

Opening night of Web Summit Vancouver 26

Reporting for Westcoast German News I have covered events before. I have walked into rooms full of important people, juggled a press badge and a camera, and told myself to stay professional. But I was not prepared for what happened in just a few hours on opening night of Web Summit Vancouver 2026. It started … Read more

Vancouver’s Science World Will Transform its Iconic Dome into the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Official Match Ball

Science World as a Giant FIFA Ball

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: VANCOUVER, B.C., CANADA | 05 MAY 2026—This month, Vancouver’s most iconic landmark will undergo a stunning transformation. Science World will be unveiled as “The Beautiful Dome,” a massive, 360-degree, 40-metre-diameter re-creation of the Adidas Trionda, the official match ball of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. A nod to “The Beautiful Game,” this … Read more

The Illusion of Access: A Postscript to the FIFA Congress in Vancouver

Delegates streaming in for the 76th FIFA Congress

“Truth is the boundary of knowledge; it is the horizon toward which we move.” This sentiment from the German philosopher Immanuel Kant underscores the fundamental pursuit of every journalist. We seek the truth not just for ourselves, but as a duty to the public. However, as I stood in the Vancouver Convention Centre yesterday for … Read more