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 860

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1. Elke Porter's Work 860 Articles

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

Vancouver Business - Apr 26, 2025 Graffiti, Drama, and $10K: Who’s the Real Karen?

A graffiti disaster pits two Vancouver shops against each other in a $10K cleanup battle. Who's the real Karen? Find out and weigh in!

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Vancouver

Tofino BC - Apr 26, 2025 Tofino’s Tourism Boom Highlights B.C.’s Bright Future

Tofino, B.C. thrives in 2025 with record tourism, sustainable growth, and vibrant community spirit, signaling British Columbia’s bright future.

by 1. Elke Porter

Canada Economy - Apr 26, 2025 Canada's Economic Comeback: Five Years After COVID-19

Reflecting on Canada's five-year economic recovery post-pandemic: retail shifts, lasting habits, and signs of resilience in 2025.

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Vancouver

Whitecaps FC - Apr 25, 2025 Whitecaps Shock Messi’s Inter Miami With 2-0 Win

Vancouver Whitecaps stun Lionel Messi and Inter Miami with a 2-0 win at BC Place in the Concacaf semifinal first leg. Berhalter and White score

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Global

Fail Forward - Apr 25, 2025 When Life Turns to 💩, We Laugh

Vancouver’s F#ckup Nights returns with raw stories, emoji decor, and heartfelt laughs—where failure isn’t feared, it’s celebrated!

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Vancouver