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Westcoast German News

Vancouver's German-language publication connects BC's German-speaking community with local news, cultural events, and lifestyle content that bridges heritage and home. Founder - Publisher Elke Porter

Location Vancouver, BC
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FIFA World Cup 2026   -   Mar 23, 2026 World Cup Trophy Ignites North American Commerce
World Cup Trophy Ignites North American Commerce

FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour kicks off North American leg, signaling a massive B2B economic surge across 38 cities in the US, Canada & Mexico.

by 1. Elke Porter & Westcoast German News & WBN News World Sports Edition
BC Mini Pitches   -   Mar 19, 2026 20 Mini Pitches; One Big Legacy
20 Mini Pitches; One Big Legacy

B.C. and Vancouver Whitecaps FC invest $13M to build 20 soccer mini pitches for youth in underserved communities ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.

by 1. Elke Porter & Westcoast German News & WBN News Vancouver
Shrek the Musical   -   Mar 13, 2026 Shrek Is Coming — Swamp Meets Stage!
Shrek Is Coming — Swamp Meets Stage!

Royal City Musical Theatre presents Shrek The Musical at Massey Theatre, New Westminster, April 17–May 3, 2026. Family fun for all ages!

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Vancouver & Westcoast German News
FIFA 2026   -   Feb 15, 2026 Three of Europe's Giants: Where They'll Train in 2026
Three of Europe's Giants: Where They'll Train in 2026

Where Austria, Switzerland & Germany will train for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — their official base camps, training facilities, and match schedules revealed.

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News World Sports Edition & Westcoast German News
John Cage   -   Jan 29, 2026 Germany's 639-Year Concert Defies Time
Germany's 639-Year Concert Defies Time

A 639-year organ concert in Germany won't finish until 2640. Inside John Cage's ASLSP - the world's slowest, most ambitious musical performance.

by 1. Elke Porter & Westcoast German News & WBN News Europe
Vancouver Music   -   Jan 25, 2026 Four of Germany's Finest Hit Vancouver Stages
Four of Germany's Finest Hit Vancouver Stages

Discover four exciting German acts performing in Vancouver from January to April 2026, from electronic duo Two Lanes to metalcore band Electric Callboy.

by 1. Elke Porter & Westcoast German News & WBN News Vancouver
Crans Montana   -   Jan 03, 2026 Deadly New Year's Blaze Rocks Crans-Montana and the World
Deadly New Year's Blaze Rocks Crans-Montana and the World

Deadly fire at Crans-Montana bar kills 40 on New Year's Eve. Bar owners charged with negligence as Switzerland mourns tragic loss in Alpine resort.

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Global & WBN News Europe & Westcoast German News
Dec 20, 2025 Christmas Markets Face New Security Realities
Christmas Markets Face New Security Realities

European Christmas markets balance tradition with fortress-level security after deadly attacks, forcing some to close amid rising safety costs.

by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Europe & Westcoast German News
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