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Exterior of Positive Apparel Thrift Store in Nelson BC
West Kootenay, Nelson, Retail, Small Business Positive Apparel and the rise of resale culture in Nelson

A conversation about sustainability, affordability and the culture of thrifting in the Kootenays

by Danielle Brost
Interior of the Timber Hitch coffee shop
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Entertainment and Hospitality, Health & Wellness, Real Estate, Retail, Small Business Top unique businesses for sale in British Columbia’s Kootenay and Columbia Valley regions

Check out this list of businesses for sale across the Columbia Valley and Kootenay regions.

by Danielle Brost
Mila and Shania sitting together on the floor
West Kootenay, Nelson, Health & Wellness Support that doesn’t slip through the cracks

How the Nelson Doula Collective is filling critical gaps in maternal care across the West Kootenay region.

by Danielle Brost
shot of Andrew Ladriere at his desk
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Financial A changing mortgage landscape

Andrew Ladriere of Myplace Mortgages in Cranbrook reflects on a market that has become less predictable.

by Danielle Brost
Bryce standing next to his creations
East Kootenay, Invermere, Cuisine, Small Business A recipe for early success

At 11, Invermere’s Bryce Lam is building Step Up to Yum and proving age is no barrier to entrepreneurship

by Danielle Brost
Andrea holding up a paper on the symposium
West Kootenay, Nelson, Developments West Kootenay building attainable housing symposium coming to Nelson April 30

As housing pressures continue to impact communities across the West Kootenay, a new regional gathering aims to move the conversation toward solutions.

Chantel Hack at the Food Expo
East Kootenay, Kimberley, Cuisine, Entertainment and Hospitality, Small Business, Tourism The Burrito Grill offers fresh flavours and a warm welcome

Chantel Hack on building a restaurant that feels like home in Kimberley

by Danielle Brost
David with his Chamber award in hand
West Kootenay, Trail, Health & Wellness David Abenante looks back on a decade at Elite Physiotherapy

Reflections on leadership, expansion, and staying true to your mission in a growing clinic.

by Danielle Brost
Row of cows standing in sunny open field, distant mountains and blue sky in background.
West Kootenay, Castlegar, Nakusp, Nelson, Revelstoke, Rossland, Slocan, Agriculture Market gardens and farms in the West Kootenay: Bringing fresh produce, meat and more to local tables

Throughout the West Kootenay area, local farms and food producers sell directly to the public through roadside stands and farmgate sales

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Assortment of fresh produce, wine in background.
East Kootenay, Canal Flats, Cranbrook, Creston, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Agriculture, Entertainment and Hospitality Market gardens and farms in the East Kootenay: Bringing fresh produce, meat and more to local tables

Throughout the East Kootenay area, local farms and food producers sell directly to the public through roadside stands and farmgate sales.

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Marisa Steen, owner and lead instructor at Daily Dose Wellness in Sparwood,
East Kootenay, Sparwood, Health & Wellness, Small Business Finding balance through movement

The owner of Daily Dose Wellness in Sparwood talks about creating a studio that brings people together.

by Danielle Brost
Cattle in a field
Agriculture, Tourism Fresh from the Kootenays: Top agritourism destinations

Roll up your sleeves and explore the region’s farms, orchards, and local flavours.

by Danielle Brost
outside of the beer co building
West Kootenay, Rossland, Entertainment and Hospitality Find out what’s brewing in Rossland

Going from humble beginnings to a beloved hangout, Rossland Beer Co. proves good beer and good company never go out of style.

by Danielle Brost
Man behind the wheel of the Valley Vibes shuttle
East Kootenay, Invermere, Entertainment and Hospitality, Small Business, Tourism, Transportation How Valley Vibes became the Columbia Valley’s go-to shuttle

What started as a solution to a local transportation gap has quickly grown into one of the Valley’s most energetic new tourism ventures

by Danielle Brost
Lindsey using exercise equipment
East Kootenay, Sparwood, Health & Wellness, Small Business Inside Cycle Barre Studio’s community-first approach to fitness

This Sparwood studio blends cycling, barre, and mobility with an atmosphere built on support

by Danielle Brost
White tiny home sitting on gravel road.
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Developments, Real Estate Tiny houses in the Kootenays: Rent, buy or build

Interested in tiny homes? Explore our list of tiny house resources in the Kootenays

by Virginia Rasch and Julie Matchett
Man pouring cacao beans into a vat
West Kootenay, Nelson, Cuisine, Retail, Small Business Nelson’s Chocofellar embraces a bean-to-bar model

Owner Aurélien Sudan discusses the world of craft chocolate, sustainability, and growth.

by Danielle Brost
Cavan accepting the 2025 Fernie Business Excellence Award for Outstanding Customer Service from another fellow on stage
East Kootenay, Fernie, Small Business A deliberately small Kootenay business with trust at its core

Family-owned Lubers Express brings a different model of vehicle service to Fernie.

by Danielle Brost
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Small Business The salon designed with kids in mind

Why Bizzy Bear Cub Cuts in Cranbrook is resonating with local families.

by Danielle Brost
Skye-lea with her child in the forest
West Kootenay, Nelson, Education, Entertainment and Hospitality, Small Business, Tourism Nelson’s Acorn + Oak is redefining childcare

How entrepreneur Skye-lea Farr fills critical childcare gaps in the Kootenays

by Danielle Brost