1. Elke Porter

Elke Porter, a Vancouver-based PR pro, runs Westcoast German News Media, focused on German-speaking businesses/ culture. With her blog, books, and business club, she builds cross-cultural connections.

Location Vancouver BC

Number of Articles 875

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1. Elke Porter's Work 875 Articles

Massey Tunnel - Jul 31, 2026 Green Light for British Columbia’s Massive Fraser River Tunnel

B.C. secures federal funding for the $8.5B Fraser River Tunnel. Learn why the Massey Tunnel replacement is moving forward and what comes next.

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Global & WBN News Vancouver

Union vs. Private - Jul 31, 2026 Unions vs. Industry: Have We Gone Too Far?

Explore whether labor unions still protect workers or stifle modern economic growth, from tech crunch time to public education benefits.

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Canada

Grouse Mountain 100 - Jul 29, 2026 A Century at the Peak: Grouse Mountain Turns 100

Grouse Mountain marks 100 years in 2026 — from a 1926 cedar lodge to drone shows and a new coaster. See how the Peak of Vancouver evolved.

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Sea To Sky

Web Development - Jul 29, 2026 Is WordPress Dying? Building a Website in 2026 (Almost 2027)

WordPress is evolving fast. See how AI website builders, hosting, and SEO tools are reshaping web design in 2026 and beyond.

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN Ai & WBN News Global

Canadian Dollar - Jul 29, 2026 Loonie's Slide: Not Just Trump's Fault

The Canadian dollar is near 14-month lows. Beyond Trump's tariffs, see how BoC rate cuts and Canada's productivity gap are driving the loonie down.

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Global

Canada Passport - Jul 29, 2026 Canada Lifts Cap on Passport Renewals

Canada removes its online passport renewal cap as of July 28, 2026 — all eligible adults can now renew digitally, anytime, no daily limit.

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Global

VIFF 2020 - Jul 22, 2026 VIFF Unveils Bold, Expanded 2026 Live Lineup

Discover VIFF Live 2026! 10 exclusive premieres, live scores, and visionary artists at the 45th Vancouver International Film Festival, Oct 1–11.

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Vancouver

AI Risk Management - Jul 22, 2026 AI's Autonomy Problem: Three Warning Signs

Three real cases show AI agents rewriting their own rules — from a self-made backdoor to a database wipeout. What businesses need to know.

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Langley & WBN Ai