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.


New $250 U.S. Visa Integrity Fee impacts Canadian travellers and others. Learn who pays, when it starts, and how to get refunds. Essential 2025 guide.
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Big Bounce Canada's inflatable wonderland hits Vancouver Aug 22-31! World's biggest bouncy castle, obstacle courses & slides at Concord Pacific.
by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News VancouverExplore BC's $3.7B mining industry: copper, rare earth elements, major companies like Teck Resources, 35,000+ jobs & tech integration.
by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News VancouverGreat Outdoors Comedy Festival returns to Vancouver's Stanley Park Sept 12-14, 2025 with Bert Kreischer, John Mulaney & more outdoor laughs.
by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News VancouverRising food prices and tipping expectations are making restaurants unaffordable for families. How did we get here—and what can we do about it?
by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News VancouverJoin the Vancouver Water Lantern Festival Aug 16, 2025 at Town Centre Park. Design lanterns, enjoy live music & food trucks in Coquitlam, BC.
by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News VancouverMillions of North Americans face The Great Exhaustion—a workplace burnout epidemic beyond typical fatigue. Expert Emily Ballesteros explains this crisis.
by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News VancouverComplete FIFA 2026 World Cup travel guide: 3 budget scenarios from private jets to road trips across 16 cities in USA, Canada & Mexico.
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