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 249

Socials

1. Elke Porter's Work 249 Articles

Granny's Cove - Apr 28, 2025 Granny’s Cove: Vancouver’s Hidden Cliff-Jumping Gem

Discover the revamped Granny’s Cove near Capilano—safer access, river alerts, and stunning cliff jumps await in Vancouver’s hidden summer spot!

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Sea To Sky

Tech Backup - Apr 28, 2025 When the Internet Dies: Will Your Business Survive?

Learn why overreliance on AI and tech can endanger your business. Discover why having paper backups could save you during a digital crisis.

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Vancouver

Power Outage - Apr 28, 2025 Europe's Power Outage: Economic Fallout Across Borders

Massive blackouts hit Spain, France, and Portugal, causing major economic disruptions and exposing vulnerabilities in Europe's power infrastructure.

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Global

Fly Lufthansa - Apr 28, 2025 Lufthansa Flies Greener with AI Innovation

Lufthansa uses AI-powered "Tray Tracker" to cut food waste, optimize onboard catering, and lower CO₂ emissions for more sustainable air travel.

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Global

Dewey Decimal System - Apr 27, 2025 Thanks, Dewey: 150 Years of Organized Knowledge

Celebrating 150 years of the Dewey Decimal System! Discover Dewey's legacy, how research evolved, and why libraries still matter in the AI age.

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Vancouver

Madama Butterfly - Apr 27, 2025 Heartbreak and Hope: Vancouver Opera’s Madama Butterfly

Experience the heartbreak and beauty of Vancouver Opera’s moving Madama Butterfly revival, set during the American occupation of Japan.

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Vancouver

Vancouver News - Apr 27, 2025 SUV Plows Into Vancouver Festival Crowd, 9 Dead

Tragedy strikes Vancouver as SUV plows into Lapu Lapu Day festival crowd, leaving 9 dead and many injured. Investigation ongoing. #VancouverNews

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Vancouver

Tariff Tango - Apr 26, 2025 Tariffs, Turmoil, and The Trump Teeter-Totter

Trump's tariffs trigger a chaotic trade war with Canada, causing political fallout, Trudeau's resignation, and Mark Carney's rise to power.

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Tariffs Edition