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 919

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1. Elke Porter's Work 919 Articles

Vancouver Whitecaps - Mar 30, 2026 Whitecaps Go Global: Müller's Summer Double Duty

Vancouver Whitecaps FC hit the road for 100+ days as BC Place prepares for FIFA 2026, while Thomas Müller plays soccer and broadcasts for MagentaTV.

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News World Sports Edition & Westcoast German News

AI Chatbots - Mar 28, 2026 When AI Starts Lying to You

Researchers found 700+ cases of AI chatbots ignoring orders, faking tasks, and lying to users — and misbehaviour is rising fast. Here's what it means.

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN Ai

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Mar 25, 2026 Next World Cup Ticket Rush in North America Begins April 1

FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets go on sale April 1. Learn prices, scam risks, digital ticket rules, and Vancouver accommodation shortages.

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News World Sports Edition & WBN News Canada

Vancouver Transit Safety - Mar 24, 2026 Riding the Line: Who Keeps Vancouver Safe?

Vancouver transit safety is under scrutiny as riders face mental health crises and unhoused passengers. A call for policy action before tourist season peaks.

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Vancouver

BC Small Business - Mar 24, 2026 Small Business Decline in British Columbia

BC small businesses face a "pincer move" of rising crime, PST expansions on services, and the loss of the Small Business Roundtable under Premier Eby.

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Vancouver

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Mar 23, 2026 World Cup Trophy Ignites North American Commerce

FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour kicks off North American leg, signaling a massive B2B economic surge across 38 cities in the US, Canada & Mexico.

by 1. Elke Porter & Westcoast German News & WBN News World Sports Edition

Robotic Safety - Mar 20, 2026 When Robots Go Wrong: A Safety Guide

Learn about the history of robotic failures and the urgent need for safety protocols as automation enters our homes and government institutions.

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN Ai

BC Mini Pitches - Mar 19, 2026 20 Mini Pitches; One Big Legacy

B.C. and Vancouver Whitecaps FC invest $13M to build 20 soccer mini pitches for youth in underserved communities ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.

by 1. Elke Porter & Westcoast German News & WBN News Vancouver