60 Years of GCBA – Hard to say goodbye

Elke with Roses

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

Facebook Thinks Westcoast German News is Comparable to CBC

Bill C18 on Facebook

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,

President of Germany comes to Vancouver!

Photo from the Internet

Vancouver, April 24, 2023 – The Honourable Federal President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, came to Canada from April 23 to 26, 2023. He was joined by Mrs. Elke Büdenbender, his wife, as well as Bettina Stark-Watzinger, the Federal Minister of Education and Research. During their visit, the President and Mrs. Büdenbender will visited Ottawa, ON