VANCOUVER, BC (AUGUST 6, 2025) – The 44th Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF), running October 2–12, 2025, has unveiled six official selections, new programming team members, and festival pass details, setting the stage for an exhilarating cinematic celebration. On August 7, VIFF Members’ Early Bird Day grants members advance ticket access, with regular passes, ticket…
The soccer world is buzzing with excitement as Thomas Müller, the Bayern Munich and German national team legend, officially joins the Vancouver Whitecaps FC. This monumental signing represents not just a coup for the Whitecaps, but a transformative moment for soccer in Western Canada. At 35 years old, Müller brings a quarter-century of elite experience…
Award-Winning Filmmaker Christina Rose Nears Completion of The Lost Voice, a Documentary on Amazon Pioneer Pola Brückner Rediscovering a Forgotten Female Filmmaker—and the Hidden History of the Amazon Los Angeles / Zugspitze Region / Brazil — July 26, 2025 — Westcoast German News readers will be intrigued to learn that award-winning filmmaker Christina Rose is…
Vancouver, BC – July 24, 2025 -VWGS offers dynamic and engaging after-school German language classes for children from Kindergarten through Grade 12. Whether students are beginners or looking to maintain or enhance their German skills, our programs are designed to meet their needs. Since 1992, our non-profit school has been a proud part of the…
Germany’s passion for football runs deep, and its digital landscape reflects this fervor with a vibrant array of platforms dedicated to the beautiful game. From comprehensive match coverage to transfer rumors and tactical analysis, German football content has evolved into a sophisticated ecosystem serving millions of fans domestically and globally. Here’s your guide to the…
Vancouver, BC – July 12, 2025 – The Vancouver Whitecaps FC, a professional soccer club based in Vancouver, British Columbia, is a key player in Major League Soccer (MLS), competing in the Western Conference since joining in 2011. Led by German CEO and Sporting Director Axel Schuster and Norwegian head coach Jesper Sørensen, the team…
The German Canadian Benevolent Society of British Columbia is proud to mark its 60th anniversary this year, celebrating six decades of compassionate care and community service. To honour this incredible milestone, the Society is hosting an Oktoberfest-themed celebration on September 25, 2025, at the scenic Vancouver Rowing Club, located at 450 Stanley Park Drive. Guests…
Urgent Support Needed to Save BC’s Only German Language Teaching ConferenceThe British Columbia Council of Teachers of German Faces Major Funding Shortfall Vancouver, BC – Thursday, July 10, 2025 – The British Columbia Council of Teachers of German (BCCTG) is at risk of cancelling its 2025 Annual Conference, the only professional development event for German…
Origins and Early Teams Soccer’s roots in Germany stretch back to the late 19th century. The first documented football match in Germany took place in 1874, played by pupils from the Martino-Katharineum Grammar School in Braunschweig. The first official football club was BFC Germania 1888, founded in Berlin on April 15, 1888, by Paul Jestram…
Background: Janine Schroedter is an artist participating in the 5th Annual Eastside Arts Festival, which takes place across Vancouver’s Eastside Arts District from July 18-27. This year’s festival includes art-making workshops, guided walking tours, co-presentations, and a free outdoor event at MacLean Park. Janine will be hosting a linocut print workshop at Superflux Beer Company…
By Elke Porter | Westcoast German News | July 4, 2025Join me as a journalist on WBN Digital – being a Writer is FREE! Last night, my 19-year-old daughter and I attended the opening night of Theatre Under the Stars’ production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the beautiful Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park….
Compiled for the Westcoast International Soccer Enthusiasts (WISE) FIFA Organization Facts FIFA’s First President Was French: Robert Guerin served as FIFA’s inaugural president from 1904 to 1906, but the longest-serving president was Jules Rimet, who led for 33 years (1921–1954) and gave his name to the original World Cup trophy. The RICO Act Connection: When…
