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		<title>Kootenay Business</title>

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			<title>Positive Apparel and the rise of resale culture in Nelson</title>

		
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			<description>&lt;img src="https://kootenaybiz.com/images/uploads/posapparel1.jpg" alt="Exterior of Positive Apparel Thrift Store in Nelson BC" />&lt;br />&lt;br />&lt;p>A conversation about sustainability, affordability and the culture of thrifting in the Kootenays&lt;/p></description>
			<category>West Kootenay, Nelson, Retail, Small Business</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 01:14:56 GMT</pubDate> 
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			<title>Top unique businesses for sale in British Columbia’s Kootenay and Columbia Valley regions</title>

		
			<link>https://kootenaybiz.com/east_kootenay/article/top_unique_businesses_for_sale_in_british_columbias_kootenay_region</link>
		
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			<description>&lt;img src="https://kootenaybiz.com/images/uploads/timbermain1.jpg" alt="Interior of the Timber Hitch coffee shop" />&lt;br />&lt;br />&lt;p>Check out this list of businesses for sale across the Columbia Valley and Kootenay regions.&lt;/p></description>
			<category>East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Entertainment and Hospitality, Health &amp; Wellness, Real Estate, Retail, Small Business</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 03:06:25 GMT</pubDate> 
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			<title>Support that doesn’t slip through the cracks</title>

		
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			<description>&lt;img src="https://kootenaybiz.com/images/uploads/nelsondoulamain.jpg" alt="Mila and Shania sitting together on the floor" />&lt;br />&lt;br />&lt;p>How the Nelson Doula Collective is filling critical gaps in maternal care across the West Kootenay region.&lt;/p></description>
			<category>West Kootenay, Nelson, Health &amp; Wellness</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:19:11 GMT</pubDate> 
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			<title>A changing mortgage landscape</title>

		
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			<description>&lt;img src="https://kootenaybiz.com/images/uploads/myplacemain.jpg" alt="shot of Andrew Ladriere at his desk" />&lt;br />&lt;br />&lt;p>Andrew Ladriere of Myplace Mortgages in Cranbrook reflects on a market that has become less predictable.&lt;/p></description>
			<category>East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Financial</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:36:02 GMT</pubDate> 
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			<title>A recipe for early success</title>

		
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			<description>&lt;img src="https://kootenaybiz.com/images/uploads/step-up-to-yum-main.jpg" alt="Bryce standing next to his creations" />&lt;br />&lt;br />&lt;p>At 11, Invermere’s Bryce Lam is building Step Up to Yum and proving age is no barrier to entrepreneurship&lt;/p></description>
			<category>East Kootenay, Invermere, Cuisine, Small Business</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:21:24 GMT</pubDate> 
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			<title>West Kootenay building attainable housing symposium coming to Nelson April 30</title>

		
			<link>https://kootenaybiz.com/west_kootenay/article/west_kootenay_building_attainable_housing_symposium_coming_to_nelson_april</link>
		
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			<description>&lt;img src="https://kootenaybiz.com/images/uploads/housing-symposium-andrea.jpg" alt="Andrea holding up a paper on the symposium" />&lt;br />&lt;br />&lt;p>As housing pressures continue to impact communities across the West Kootenay, a new regional gathering aims to move the conversation toward solutions.&lt;/p></description>
			<category>West Kootenay, Nelson, Developments</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:08:49 GMT</pubDate> 
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			<title>From a beloved local studio to a community anchor</title>

		
			<link>https://kootenaybiz.com/west_kootenay/article/from_a_beloved_local_studio_to_a_community_anchor</link>
		
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			<description>&lt;img src="https://kootenaybiz.com/images/uploads/tkdmain.jpg" alt="students at martial arts" />&lt;br />&lt;br />&lt;p>How Heart &amp; Soul Martial Arts in Fruitvale evolved into a community&#45;focused, not&#45;for&#45;profit space&lt;/p></description>
			<category>West Kootenay</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:42:04 GMT</pubDate> 
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			<title>The Burrito Grill offers fresh flavours and a warm welcome</title>

		
			<link>https://kootenaybiz.com/east_kootenay/article/the_burrito_grill_offers_fresh_flavours_and_a_warm_welcome</link>
		
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			<description>&lt;img src="https://kootenaybiz.com/images/uploads/chantelhackmain.jpg" alt="Chantel Hack at the Food Expo" />&lt;br />&lt;br />&lt;p>Chantel Hack on building a restaurant that feels like home in Kimberley&lt;/p></description>
			<category>East Kootenay, Kimberley, Cuisine, Entertainment and Hospitality, Small Business, Tourism</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:12:15 GMT</pubDate> 
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			<title>David Abenante looks back on a decade at Elite Physiotherapy</title>

		
			<link>https://kootenaybiz.com/west_kootenay/article/david_abenante_looks_back_on_a_decade_at_elite_physiotherapy</link>
		
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			<description>&lt;img src="https://kootenaybiz.com/images/uploads/elite_physio_main.jpg" alt="David with his Chamber award in hand" />&lt;br />&lt;br />&lt;p>Reflections on leadership, expansion, and staying true to your mission in a growing clinic.&lt;/p></description>
			<category>West Kootenay, Trail, Health &amp; Wellness</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:25:28 GMT</pubDate> 
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			<title>Market gardens and farms in the West Kootenay: Bringing fresh produce, meat and more to local tables</title>

		
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			<description>&lt;img src="https://kootenaybiz.com/images/uploads/McCormackFarm-cows%2C_Facebook630.1.jpg" alt="Row of cows standing in sunny open field, distant mountains and blue sky in background." />&lt;br />&lt;br />&lt;p>Throughout the West Kootenay area, local farms and food producers sell directly to the public through roadside stands and farmgate sales&lt;/p></description>
			<category>West Kootenay, Castlegar, Nakusp, Nelson, Revelstoke, Rossland, Slocan, Agriculture</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 22:25:19 GMT</pubDate> 
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			<title>Market gardens and farms in the East Kootenay: Bringing fresh produce, meat and more to local tables</title>

		
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			<description>&lt;img src="https://kootenaybiz.com/images/uploads/PeppergrassMarket630.jpg" alt="Assortment of fresh produce, wine in background." />&lt;br />&lt;br />&lt;p>Throughout the East Kootenay area, local farms and food producers sell directly to the public through roadside stands and farmgate sales.&lt;/p></description>
			<category>East Kootenay, Canal Flats, Cranbrook, Creston, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Agriculture, Entertainment and Hospitality</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:00:03 GMT</pubDate> 
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			<title>Finding balance through movement</title>

		
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			<description>&lt;img src="https://kootenaybiz.com/images/uploads/dailydose1.jpg" alt="Marisa Steen, owner and lead instructor at Daily Dose Wellness in Sparwood," />&lt;br />&lt;br />&lt;p>The owner of Daily Dose Wellness in Sparwood talks about creating a studio that brings people together.&lt;/p></description>
			<category>East Kootenay, Sparwood, Health &amp; Wellness, Small Business</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 03:03:25 GMT</pubDate> 
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			<title>Fresh from the Kootenays: Top agritourism destinations</title>

		
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			<description>&lt;img src="https://kootenaybiz.com/images/uploads/Kootenaymeadows3main.jpg" alt="Cattle in a field" />&lt;br />&lt;br />&lt;p>Roll up your sleeves and explore the region’s farms, orchards, and local flavours.&lt;/p></description>
			<category>Agriculture, Tourism</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:28:30 GMT</pubDate> 
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			<title>Find out what’s brewing in Rossland</title>

		
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			<description>&lt;img src="https://kootenaybiz.com/images/uploads/rossm.jpg" alt="outside of the beer co building" />&lt;br />&lt;br />&lt;p>Going from humble beginnings to a beloved hangout, Rossland Beer Co. proves good beer and good company never go out of style.&lt;/p></description>
			<category>West Kootenay, Rossland, Entertainment and Hospitality</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:02:08 GMT</pubDate> 
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			<title>How Valley Vibes became the Columbia Valley’s go&#45;to shuttle</title>

		
			<link>https://kootenaybiz.com/east_kootenay/article/how_valley_vibes_became_the_columbia_valleys_go_to_shuttle</link>
		
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			<description>&lt;img src="https://kootenaybiz.com/images/uploads/valleyvmain.jpg" alt="Man behind the wheel of the Valley Vibes shuttle" />&lt;br />&lt;br />&lt;p>What started as a solution to a local transportation gap has quickly grown into one of the Valley’s most energetic new tourism ventures&lt;/p></description>
			<category>East Kootenay, Invermere, Entertainment and Hospitality, Small Business, Tourism, Transportation</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:41:05 GMT</pubDate> 
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			<title>Inside Cycle Barre Studio’s community&#45;first approach to fitness</title>

		
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			<description>&lt;img src="https://kootenaybiz.com/images/uploads/cyclebarremain.jpg" alt="Lindsey using exercise equipment" />&lt;br />&lt;br />&lt;p>This Sparwood studio blends cycling, barre, and mobility with an atmosphere built on support&lt;/p></description>
			<category>East Kootenay, Sparwood, Health &amp; Wellness, Small Business</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:09:50 GMT</pubDate> 
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			<title>Tiny houses in the Kootenays: Rent, buy or build</title>

		
			<link>https://kootenaybiz.com/east_kootenay/article/tiny_houses_in_the_kootenays_rent_buy_or_build</link>
		
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			<description>&lt;img src="https://kootenaybiz.com/images/uploads/CanadianTinyHomes-Sitka630.jpg" alt="White tiny home sitting on gravel road." />&lt;br />&lt;br />&lt;p>Interested in tiny homes? Explore our list of tiny house resources in the Kootenays&lt;/p></description>
			<category>East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Developments, Real Estate</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:29:10 GMT</pubDate> 
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			<title>Nelson’s Chocofellar embraces a bean&#45;to&#45;bar model</title>

		
			<link>https://kootenaybiz.com/west_kootenay/article/nelsons_chocofellar_embraces_a_bean_to_bar_model</link>
		
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			<description>&lt;img src="https://kootenaybiz.com/images/uploads/chocomain.jpg" alt="Man pouring cacao beans into a vat" />&lt;br />&lt;br />&lt;p>Owner Aurélien Sudan discusses the world of craft chocolate, sustainability, and growth.&lt;/p></description>
			<category>West Kootenay, Nelson, Cuisine, Retail, Small Business</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:55:11 GMT</pubDate> 
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			<title>A deliberately small Kootenay business with trust at its core</title>

		
			<link>https://kootenaybiz.com/east_kootenay/article/a_deliberately_small_kootenay_business_with_trust_at_its_core</link>
		
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			<description>&lt;img src="https://kootenaybiz.com/images/uploads/lubers1main.jpg" alt="Cavan accepting the 2025 Fernie Business Excellence Award for Outstanding Customer Service from another fellow on stage" />&lt;br />&lt;br />&lt;p>Family&#45;owned Lubers Express brings a different model of vehicle service to Fernie.&lt;/p></description>
			<category>East Kootenay, Fernie, Small Business</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:13:38 GMT</pubDate> 
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			<title>Communities prepare for wildfire season</title>

		
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			<description>&lt;img src="https://kootenaybiz.com/images/uploads/cbt-wildfire-equipment-main.jpg" alt="wildfire equipment stacked up" />&lt;br />&lt;br />&lt;p>Columbia Basin Trust is supporting 32 projects to strengthen local wildfire readiness.&lt;/p></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:07:53 GMT</pubDate> 
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