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Westcoast German News | Elke Porter | Monday, October 12, 2026 Each spring, the global industrial sector heads to northern Germany. From April 5 to 8, 2027, Hannover Messe opens its gates for four days of technology, trade and deal-making. This year 110,000 visitors attended. The fair started in 1947 as a modest post-war export
If you’ve driven past the industrial hubs in Richmond, Delta, or near YVR recently, you’ve seen the backbone of Metro Vancouver’s booming logistics sector in action. While most local news focuses on tech startups in downtown Vancouver, a massive behind-the-scenes movement is quietly reshaping the local job market—and a new global mega-deal is about to
Also: Honouring the Founders of the German Canadian Heritage Plaza In 1986, hundreds of members of our German-speaking community in BC came together — as companies, churches, clubs, schools, and individual families — to fund and build the German Canadian Heritage Plaza (Deutscher Platz) at the 29th Avenue SkyTrain station, as part of Expo ’86’s
As British Columbia celebrates the 40th anniversary of the 1986 transformations, the province reflects on a golden era of vision, rapid modernization, and community spirit. In mid-1980s B.C., three monumental projects reshaped how people moved and how the province presented itself to the world: Grace McCarthy’s Vision: The “Adopt-a-Station” Program At the center of this
In 1986, as Vancouver prepared to welcome the world for Expo ’86, the province was racing to finish something equally ambitious: SkyTrain, the region’s brand-new, fully automated rapid transit line. Alongside it ran the BC Parkway — a 26-kilometre walking and cycling path linking Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and Surrey, built parallel to the new
Saturday, April 19 · 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Kwantlen Park Secondary School, Surrey, BC Open House — Come Experience German Learning in Action! The Surrey German Language School warmly invites families, prospective students, and anyone curious about the German language and culture to attend our upcoming Open House on Saturday, April 19, from 9:00
A taste of Germany has officially arrived in Vancouver—and it’s creating a quiet buzz among those who know it best. For the first time, the beloved German soft drink “Spezi” is now available locally through a new family-run venture, Alpine Mix. Founded by brothers Fabian and Joel Lerner, alongside their father Joerg and cousin Timo,
Vancouver, BC – written November 8th, 2024 – Westcoast German Media acknowledges that we are slightly behind in our coverage of German Heritage Month, which was officially proclaimed by the Federal Government in October 2024. As we celebrate the contributions and rich culture of the German community, we recognize the importance of sharing significant updates
Vancouver, written March 30, 2024 – In a move that underscores Canada’s commitment to fostering strong international ties, former Premier of British Columbia, John Horgan, has embarked on a new chapter of service as the Ambassador of Canada to Germany. With a distinguished career in public service spanning decades, Mr. Horgan brings a wealth of