Vancouver, BC – Written November 3, 2023 – According to Deputy Consul Hans Stocker’s message, he has reached the conclusion that there is substantial interest and a clear need for a German Council of some kind. Westcoast German News, although not included as a non-profit, will play a vital role in disseminating essential information to…
April 29, 1931 – October 21, 2023 Vancouver, BC – Written on November 3, 2023 – Maria (Mary) Theresia Rey was born in Neuheim Switzerland in 1931 and died in Richmond, BC at the Fraserview Intermediate Care Retirement home October 21, 2023 at the age of 92. She lived a full and rich life, immigrating…
Vancouver, BC – Written October 30, 2021 – The third and final Oktoberfest at the Austria Club Vancouver was held on a Saturday, October 29, 2023 at 6 pm in Richmond, BC. I attended the event with my youngest daughter: Highlights included the Silverstars Band, a delicious dinner of Schnitzel or chicken and Schuhplattler entertainment….
Season Opener, Vancouver, BC – Last Saturday night, on October 21, my daughter and I were thrilled to see the Vancouver Opera\’s season opener \”Mozart\’s Magic Flute at the Queen Elizabeth Playhouse. We also attended the pre-show talk in the mezzanine level of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre an hour before the performance, which introduced us…
Vancouver, BC – The German Canadian Business Association (GCBA) embarked on its significant journey in 1963. It was founded by local businessmen in the Vancouver area who recognized the potential for increased success and sales through the establishment of a business association. This association brought together German-speaking individuals, hailing from Germany or Austria, to collectively…
Vancouver, October 2, 2023 – October is “German Heritage Month” all across Canada. The Honourable Liberal MP Kamal Khera is the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities from Brampton West, Ontario. Here is a statement from Minister Kamal Khera: Today, we are celebrating the beginning of German Heritage Month, which gives us the…
FEATURING GRAMMY AWARD WINNING SOPRANO AUDREY LUNA AS THE QUEEN OF THE NIGHT The Magic Flute has FOUR performancesat the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in VancouverOctober 21, 26 & 28 at 7:30 pm & October 29 at 2:00 pm Vancouver, BC – September 18, 2023 – The Magic Flute. This production is a fairytale within a…
Vancouver, BC – August 31, 2023 – Gradually, the reality is setting in that the links and images I once freely shared on my “Germans in Vancouver Facebook Page” will no longer be shareable. It\’s disheartening to acknowledge that both Westcoast German News and European News will also soon vanish over the next few months,…
July 10, 2023 – Vancouver, BC – Yesterday, thanks to the invite of my good friend Kecia Boecking, I attended the “Gardenfest” of the Austria Club Vancouver in Richmond, BC. The location is on Westminster Highway, west of No. 2 Road and East of No. 1 Road. There was Bratwurst with Sauerkraut, fresh-baked “Brezel”, a…
Vancouver, BC – June 27, 2023 – Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting Renee Ray, the Senior Director of Transportation Policy for Hayden AI. This is a California-based company whose mission is to develop artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies that has revolutionized how governments and businesses solve real world problems. From bus lane…
June 9, 2023 – Vancouver – The Vancouver Westside German School (VWGS) joyfully celebrated its long-awaited 30th Anniversary on June 3rd, 2023, from 5:30 pm to 9 pm at the Austria Club in Richmond. Due to the challenges imposed by the Covid pandemic, despite the original plan to commemorate their anniversary in 2022, the prevailing…
Vancouver – May 19. 2023 – On Saturday, the Vancouver Alpen Club held their AGM Saturday, April 29th, 2023 at 2:00 pm in the Jaegerstube. Before that, starting at noon, all members were invited to come check out the keepsakes and memorabilia in the restaurant or upstairs in the ballroom, which were available to purchase…
