Some friendships are built on shared history — and in Vancouver’s German-speaking soccer community, that history has a very specific starting point: a table at The Pint on Abbott Street during the 2014 World Cup. 🍻 That’s where Dan Tanner (Jennings Culture, Squamish), Elke Porter (Westcoast German News/WBN, Kitsilano), and Artikas Keschvari (Senior Manager, Customer…
Burnaby, BC | Westcoast German News | Friday, July 10, 2026 On a beautiful, mild summer evening, Westcoast German News had the privilege of covering the Vancouver Whitecaps for the first time as an official freelance photographer. Wednesday, July 8, 2026, was more than just another Canadian Championship match—it marked the Whitecaps’ return to Swangard…
If you like your Shakespeare dark, dystopian, and delivered with sledgehammer intensity, then Stephen Drover’s adaptation of Macbeth, now playing on the BMO Mainstage at Bard on the Beach, is absolutely your production. If, like me, you prefer to leave the theatre laughing, you will still find yourself riveted — and caught up in the…
What an absolute thriller! The Jägermeister German House was the place to be for Germany’s dramatic match against the Ivory Coast, and the energy inside Dublin Calling Pub on Granville Street was nothing short of electric. While the action on the pitch had everyone on the edge of their seats—especially with substitute Deniz Undav becoming…
As the FIFA World Cup brings nations together, Westcoast German News has been making the rounds to support three official fan bases in Metro Vancouver, while also cheering on Team Canada. Four matches, four different atmospheres, but one common passion: football. Hopp Schwiizz! Steamworks Hosts Swiss Fans The World Cup adventure began on June 13…
⚽🎬 SPECIAL VANCOUVER SCREENING: THE BELONGING 🇨🇭🇨🇦 Join us for a special public screening of The Belonging on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Vancouver—the evening before the exciting international men’s soccer match between Canada Men’s National Soccer Team and Switzerland Men’s National Football Team at BC Place on June 24. 🎟 Reserve your seat today…
Vancouver soccer fans have plenty to cheer about this summer. Canada Soccer has officially confirmed its 26-player roster for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, and no fewer than five Vancouver Whitecaps FC alumni earned their spots: goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau, defenders Derek Cornelius, Alphonso Davies, and Richie Laryea, and midfielder Ali Ahmed. With Canada playing two…
VANCOUVER, BC — A major milestone for Swiss filmmaking and football culture is arriving in British Columbia just hours before the city takes the global stage. On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the local Swiss community, European football enthusiasts, media representatives, and Canadians alike will gather for an exclusive, high-profile “Save the Date” viewing event of…
It’s official — all three DACH nations have a home this June, and football fans across Metro Vancouver, it’s time to find your people. Whether you bleed red-white-red, black-red-gold, or carry a Swiss cross in your heart, we’ve matched every nation with a venue that fits the vibe, the crowd, and the occasion. Here’s where…
Reporting for Westcoast German News I have covered events before. I have walked into rooms full of important people, juggled a press badge and a camera, and told myself to stay professional. But I was not prepared for what happened in just a few hours on opening night of Web Summit Vancouver 2026. It started…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: VANCOUVER, B.C., CANADA | 05 MAY 2026—This month, Vancouver’s most iconic landmark will undergo a stunning transformation. Science World will be unveiled as “The Beautiful Dome,” a massive, 360-degree, 40-metre-diameter re-creation of the Adidas Trionda, the official match ball of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. A nod to “The Beautiful Game,” this…
“Truth is the boundary of knowledge; it is the horizon toward which we move.” This sentiment from the German philosopher Immanuel Kant underscores the fundamental pursuit of every journalist. We seek the truth not just for ourselves, but as a duty to the public. However, as I stood in the Vancouver Convention Centre yesterday for…
