Media for Austrian, Germans, Swiss in Canada
Vancouver, BC – written June 13th, 2024 – As the excitement for the UEFA Euro 2024 heats up, fans across the globe are gearing up to cheer for their favorite teams. This Friday at 12 noon, Germany is set to face Scotland, and if you’re looking to join a German fan watch party, we’ve got
Vancouver, BC – written May 17, 2024 – The Westcoast International Virtual Business Club is excited to invite you to our upcoming meeting on Tuesday, June 11th, 2024, at 10:00 AM PST (Los Angeles timezone). This is a fantastic opportunity for members, guests, and the public to engage with leading experts in the international business
A Haunting Journey: Marion Newman Shines in “Isabelle Eberhardt: A Melodic Memoir” Vancouver, BC – written March 4, 2024 – In a mesmerizing portrayal that transcends time and space, Marion Newman, a critically acclaimed mezzo-soprano of Kwagiulth and Stó:lō First Nations descent, alongside a talented chorus of UBC Opera students, brings to life the enigmatic
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, BC – written March 4, 2024 – Elke Porter, the long-term Secretary of the German Canadian Business Association (GCBA), has announced her decision to step down from her position after ten years of unwavering commitment and exemplary service on the Board. Porter’s tenure as Secretary has been marked by her relentless
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, BC (written on Monday, January 29, 2024) On Friday, January 26th, 2024, a significant milestone was reached as the much-anticipated Book #2 in the series \”75 German-Speaking Influential People in Western Canada\” was released on Amazon. This release comes on the auspicious occasion of Australia Day and holds special significance as
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
January 19, 2023, Vancouver, BC: Currently there are no German restaurants in the City of Vancouver. My idea is to set up a 2-year German Pop Up Restaurant right here in Kitsilano, offering opportunities to share German food and culture with Vancouverites and other lovers of German food and drink. The question is: is there
Vancouver, October 21, 2022 – Friday night at 6 pm on the dot, the doors opened to the second last Oktoberfest celebration in the current Vancouver Alpen Club Building. It was a bittersweet feeling seeing the familiar restaurant tables, chairs and dividers of the former Deutsches Haus Retaurant gone, although they were replaced with tables
July 26, 2022 – The 2022 UEFA European Women’s Football Championship, referred to as UEFA Women’s Euro 2022, is the international soccer championship organised by UEFA for the women’s national teams of Europe. The tournament is hosted by England and was originally scheduled to take place from 7 July to 1 August, 2021. However, following
March 16th I received an invitation to attend the belated New Year\’s Reception at the SAP office in downtown Vancouver. The Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Dr. Klaus Otto Schmidt, and the President & CEO of the Canadian German Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Yvonne Denz, cordially invited me to a reception
David Oppenheimer Statue On Tuesday, September 28, 2021, a small crowd gathered at the statue of David Oppenheimer, who originally came from Germany and in 1888 became the second Mayor of Vancouver. This event was item #4 out of 5 on the “West Tour” organized by the German Consulate General, the German Canadian Business Association
75 German-Speaking Influential People in Western Canada Vancouver— August 29, 2020 —Today Elke Porter is announcing “75 German-Speaking Influential People in Western Canada” is available as a print or digital download from the popular “Magcloud” Platform. “There is a bit of work involved for my readers, as they will have to sign up to Magcloud,”