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 879

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1. Elke Porter's Work 879 Articles

BC Wildfires - Aug 08, 2026 Five Different Fires in British Columbia Lead to State of Emergency

BC declares a state of emergency as the Bald Range fire forces 20,000 to evacuate near Summerland. Causes, air quality, and Eby's response.

by 1. Elke Porter

Canada Water Crisis - Aug 07, 2026 Puerto Rico's Water Crisis: A Warning For Canada

Puerto Rico's water rationing is a warning for Canada. As B.C. faces Level 3 restrictions, here's what we must do to prepare for a drier future.

by 1. Elke Porter

Wildfire Prevention - Aug 06, 2026 Stopping Forest Fires Before They Even Start

Discover proven wildfire prevention tactics — from campfire bans to drone detection and global strategies like prescribed burning and grazing.

by 1. Elke Porter

Climate Adaptation - Aug 06, 2026 Get Creative Before Heat Fries Your Brain (and Other Circuits)

Climate adaptation gets creative: underground homes, wind towers, and water-cooled cities offer real solutions for surviving extreme summer heat.

by 1. Elke Porter

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