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

Restaurant Life - Aug 17, 2026 The Real Reason Servers Quit & Restaurants Can't Find Staff

Why can't restaurants find staff? A server reveals the real reasons: no breaks, split shifts, shared tips, and unpredictable pay."

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Global & WBN News Canada

BC Restaurants - Aug 17, 2026 B.C. Restaurants: Unfortunately, The Party's Over

B.C. restaurants face rising food, labour and rent costs post-World Cup. A new alcohol sourcing reform offers relief, but pressure remains high.

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Vancouver & WBN News Canada

Canadian Journalism - Aug 16, 2026 Three Years After Bill C-18: Who Is Still Being Left Behind?

Canada’s Online News Act promised to support journalism, but solo publishers face Meta’s news ban and eligibility rules that leave many behind.

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Canada & WBN Ai

Claude AI - Aug 16, 2026 How Claude’s Invisible Watermarks Impact Everything

Discover how Anthropic's new invisible text watermarking for Claude impacts authors, student academic integrity, and newsroom media verification.

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN Ai & WBN News Canada

Sponsor 20 Challenge - Aug 15, 2026 Sponsor 20: If You Want No Consequences, Take Responsibility

Vancouver needs compassion and accountability. Support recovery while protecting communities and holding everyone responsible for harmful behaviour.

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Vancouver

Van Traffic - Aug 14, 2026 Vancouver's Summer of Cones and Consequences

Vancouver's summer construction chaos explained — bridges, sewers, and housing projects collide as the city heads toward its October election.

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Vancouver & WBN News Canada

Van Poli - Aug 12, 2026 Vancouver's 2026 Civic Election: Who's Running and What They Stand For

Meet the 2026 Vancouver mayoral candidates — Ken Sim, Colleen Hardwick, Kareem Allam, and Pete Fry — on housing, heritage, and the environment.

by 1. Elke Porter

Vancouver Politics - Aug 09, 2026 Administrative Legal Lasagna: Vancouver’s By-Law Maze

Explore Vancouver City Hall's maze of by-laws, political oversight, civic election rules, and who is actually exempt from municipal enforcement.

by 1. Elke Porter