Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet Dazzles this Winter with Electrifying Double Bill

Vancouver, BC – Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB) concludes its highly anticipated Winter 2026 BC Tour in Vancouver with an exhilarating mixed program, featuring RWB’s signature performance of the modern classic Carmina Burana, alongside the West Coast premiere of rising choreographer Cameron sinkʷə Fraser-Monroe’s T’əl: The Wild Man of the Woods, on stage February 9

Christmas Message from Westcoast German News

Christmas Cheer to all my friends, family & readers

A Focused Year of Stories Blogs go through seasons—and lately I’ve made a conscious decision to focus more clearly on selected topics, rather than trying to write about everything at once. This year, my attention has naturally turned to soccer—for obvious reasons. I’m genuinely excited to welcome Switzerland to Vancouver, Germany to Toronto, and Austria

Müller vs. Son: BC Place Explodes

Thomas Müller with the Whitecaps FC

VANCOUVER, BC – The stage is set for an epic showdown at BC Place as the Vancouver Whitecaps FC host Los Angeles FC in the MLS Cup Playoffs Western Conference Semifinal on Saturday, November 22, at 6:30 p.m. PT. The match is officially sold out, with capacity expanded to over 53,000 after the upper bowl

City Opera Vancouver Announces Two Exciting Fall Events

La Fabrique St-George Winery - East 7th

City Opera Vancouver is bringing the community together this fall with two distinctive events that showcase the power of music to connect, heal, and entertain. Salam-Shalom: A Concert for Healing and Unity On Saturday, November 29th at 7:30 PM, City Opera presents Salam-Shalom: Echoes of Home at the Fei & Milton Wong Experimental Theatre at

Müller’s Oktoberfest: Bavaria Meets BC Place

September 13th Whitecaps win 7:0

VANCOUVER, BC — Thomas Müller will take the pitch at BC Place on Sunday afternoon with lederhosen-clad fans filling the stands around him, bratwurst smoke wafting through Terry Fox Plaza, and oompah music echoing across the concourse. For the German legend, it might be the most familiar match day atmosphere he has experienced since crossing

Whitecaps Sign German Captain Schönlau

Sebastian Schönlau

Vancouver Whitecaps FC has strengthened their defensive line with the acquisition of experienced German centre-back Sebastian Schönlau from Hamburger SV. The 31-year-old defender arrives at BC Place with an impressive resume, having captained HSV for over 100 matches and played a pivotal role in their recent promotion to the Bundesliga. Proven Leadership and Experience Schönlau

Ballet Returns to Vancouver’s Stage

Photo Credit David Cooper; Ballet Vancouver

While Vancouver boasts the renowned Ballet BC, the city has lacked access to professional classical ballet performed en pointe. Now, internationally acclaimed choreographer Joshua Beamish is launching Ballet Vancouver Performance Series, filling this specific void that has left classical ballet enthusiasts traveling elsewhere for traditional pointe work and narrative ballets. The announcement marks a homecoming

Vancouver’s Last German Church Turns 100

100 Years St. Mark's Church

As Vancouver’s last remaining German church service, St. Mark’s Evangelical Church continues to serve as a vital cultural anchor for the city’s German-speaking community. Located in the heart of Vancouver, this historic congregation is celebrating a remarkable milestone this fall while maintaining its commitment to preserving German traditions and fostering community connections. A Century of

The Lost Voice: Rediscovering Pola Brückner

Christina Rose shooting a documentary in the jungle.

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

Germany’s Top Ten Football Content Platforms

Top soccer news websites in Germany.

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

Whitecaps FC: Meet the Stars of 2025

Westcoast International Soccer Enthusiasts 2025

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

Theatre Review: Charlie and the Chocolate Factors at TUTS in Stanley Park

Willy Wonka and the Five Kids/Parents Touring the Factory

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.