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Frieda’s Fall: Pizza, History, Heartbreak Unleashed

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Written with the help of Claude, Grok and Chatgpt… In the streets of 1904 St. Gallen, Switzerland,...

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VIFF ANNOUNCES 2024 FESTIVAL LINEUP FROM MANY COUNTRIES

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Vancouver, BC – August 30, 2024 – Vancouver International Film Festival “VIFF” presents its 43rd edition next...

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.

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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 […]

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