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.




On Mother's Day 2025, we reflect on three political mothers—Ardern, Leavitt, and Clark—balancing power and parenting, and the need for childcare reform.
by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Global
Explore how AI-powered, teacher-less schools are redefining education by focusing on core academics, creativity, and efficient personalized learning.
by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Global
Two Vancouver construction workers drop a beam during a sports-fueled feud—Canucks vs. Europe, teamwork fails at 300 metres up.
by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Vancouver
Discover the basics of quantum computing, how they connect to the internet via classical systems, and their role in gathering real-world data in 2025.
by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Global
Social media influencers risk lives for viral selfies, falling from cliffs & waterfalls. Explore the deadly cost of fame. #InfluencerRisks #SelfieDeaths
by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Global
Learn how wildfires in BC are fueled by more than climate change—and how communities can protect homes with FireSmart tips and emergency planning.
by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Vancouver
U.S. law and Canada’s guide push quantum-safe encryption to stop "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" risks. Learn to protect your data from quantum threats.
by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Global
Vancouver’s cruise season drives $1.1B economy but faces U.S. tariffs & rising port taxes in 2025, threatening jobs & revenue. #CruiseIndustry
by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Vancouver