Statistics Canada is now hiring in your community
We are pleased to inform you that the next Census of Population will take place in May 2026. To support this important project, Statistics Canada is hiring for supervisory and non-supervisory positions. Approximately 32,000 jobs are available across Canada! We are looking for local people to help us collect accurate…
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD): Spring Deadlines for Funding
The German Academic Exchange Service offers new spring funding opportunities for students, researchers, and artists interested in academic or creative projects in Germany. Several programs support study, research, and professional development, including options for returning alumni. More information is available through the German Consulate General Vancouver’s website.
Switzerland’s Gruyère crowned world’s best cheese
A Swiss Gruyère cheese was crowned the world’s best cheese at the World Cheese Awards 2025 in Bern, Switzerland.
Spotlight on Germany’s Hightech Agenda: Opportunities for Canadian-German Research Collaboration
In November 2025, the German federal government launched its €18 billion Hightech Agenda, a strategic initiative to strengthen Germany’s innovation, technological sovereignty, and global competitiveness. The agenda targets six cutting-edge technologies: 🛰️ Technologies for Climate‑Neutral Mobility 🛰️ Artificial Intelligence (AI) 🛰️ Quantum Technologies 🛰️ Microelectronics 🛰️ Biotechnology 🛰️ Nuclear Fusion &…
Taylor Swift fans flock to German museum to see Ophelia painting
Taylor Swift fans are driving a surge in popularity of a German museum exhibiting a portrait of the Shakespeare character Ophelia, recently reimagined in a song and music video from Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl. Museum Wiesbaden, in the central German state of Hessen, saw hundreds more…
Oscar Peterson’s German Connection
1925-2025 – Happy Birthday Oscar! Here is a small compilation from when Oscar Peterson was in the Black Forest / Germany. From 1963 he regularly visited Villingen to make recordings with Hans-Georg Brunner-Schwer (HGBS). Many of these recordings were released on HGBS’s record label MPS-Records. Most Perfect Sound! This is…
Keeping stories of Mennonite immigration from disappearing
The University of Winnipeg is conducting a large oral history project on Mennonites in Canada, with the purpose of capturing stories of those who fled the Soviet Union in the 1920s before those stories are lost. Read more about the project:
German Soccer Legend Thomas Müller Signs with Vancouver Whitecaps FC
German Vancouverites wondered, “Is he coming?” The question is answered: Thomas Müller, Germany’s goal-scoring star, has signed with the Whitecaps until year’s end. Check it out
Uncover the past at Kronau Heritage Museum
Step into Saskatchewan’s rich history with Jenelle Lippai #Onthego at the Kronau Heritage Museum finding out about the amazing exhibits there. Check out the video above or via link: https://www.ctvnews.ca/regina/video/2025/07/09/uncover-the-past-at-kronau-heritage-museum/
The Top Van Life Destinations Across Germany, Switzerland And Austria
Embark on a journey through the heart of Europe, where Germany, Austria, and Switzerland beckon with their rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes. Read the article from Discover Germany here.