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Canada’s Top Employers program recognizes companies for exceptional human resources programs and forward-thinking workplace policies

Trail-based Silver City Stagelines Ltd. (SCSL) applied and was approved to operate a new bus service between Nelson/Trail and Kelowna

For testing, the company used a 3D printed model of a FortisBC dam developed with existing research partners Selkirk College and FortisBC Inc.

Wood products and family ties are the legacy of ATCO Wood Products in Fruitvale, B.C.

Congratulations to the winners and nominees of the recent 2018 Business Excellence awards

Check here for an evolving list of the visionaries, innovators and implementers in Nelson’s business community.

These are three businesses that made our top 50 list in 2018.

The 11-member Re/Max realty team in Greater Trail has over 150 years of industry experience.

Brad Crockett, president and owner of The Crockett Book Co. in Trail, B.C., has successfully brought his bookstore into the digital age

Columbia Basin Trust provides over $244,000 to 13 public art projects in 11 communities

Kenny White, a building contractor based in Montrose, B.C., especially enjoys transforming homes and adding value through renovations.

Ian Thomas, president and owner of Cedar Taxi Ltd. in Trail, B.C., has created a wheelchair-accessible taxi service

S&P Global Platts, an independent provider of information to the resource markets is reporting that Teck has temporarily shut down their lead smelting operation

As part of the sale, Teck Metals Ltd. holds a 20-year lease to use the two-thirds interest in Waneta to produce power for its industrial operations in Trail

Trail’s influencers demonstrate a mindset that supports Trail itself and the surrounding region

As the municipal election approaches, Trail’s mayor reviews the body of work accomplished in the city in the past four years.

Audry Durham looks back over her three years as manager of the Trail & District Chamber of Commerce.

The City of Trail has awarded the Cominco Arena Lighting Project to a local contractor, Power Tech Electric Ltd.

Astra is a powerful augmented business intelligence system that uses artificial intelligence for performing analytics of industrial data.

Nancy Crockett, vice-president of sales & member experience at Kootenay Savings Credit Union in Trail, B.C., explains the benefits of the Member Service Centre.

Trail Operations houses one of the world’s largest smelting and refining complexes.

It would appear that whenever a major thoroughfare like Highway #3 connects with adjoining streets the potential for crashes climbs substantially.

Technology entrepreneur Pilar Portela shares her perspective on the leadership roles of women in business.

Part IV. A financial snapshot of West Kootenay bitcoin mining

Part III. What is bitcoin mining and what’s the appeal for this in the West Kootenay?

Part II. The secret bitcoin location in the Kootenays

Part I. Tracking the West Kootenay bitcoin boom

The City of Trail has won a prestigious award for their new Columbia River Skywalk from the BC Recreation and Parks Association.

The fifth annual Junior Dragons Den Championship took place at the Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail on Saturday, May 8

Young Entrepreneurs will compete for cash to support their small business dreams at the Junior Dragons Den Championship taking place in Trail this Saturday.

The Junior Dragon Den Provincial Championships will be held on May 5th at the Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail.

Improved amenities, attractions and industry opportunities, along with a revitalized hockey club, are creating sustainable growth in Trail.

Metal Tech Alley is a cluster of great minds and opportunities that is leading the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Thirty years of experience and knowledge in the security industry have placed William Trowell at the top of his game.

If you own or manage a small business that is ready to expand into markets outside of British Columbia, this free workshop can help.

Derek Curlew answers some questions about his business and his life in Trail, B.C.

Tervita is a leading environmental services company with nearly 40 years of industry experience.

The Trail & District Chamber of Commerce hosted the 3rd Annual Business Excellence Awards on Saturday, September 30, 2017

Community Futures Greater Trail was recognized at the British Columbia Community Futures AGM for its outstanding business loan program.

A beautiful area in southeastern British Columbia is becoming a local nexus for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Breakthrough technology from Advanced BioCarbon 3D of Rossland will create biodegradable, high performance, good-for-the-earth plastic.

Improvements at the Trail Regional Airport include a striking new terminal, improved safety, expanded parking and care for the environment.

The change that the Trail & District Chamber of Commerce wants to see in the local business community is, simply, more business.

What does BC Hydro’s purchase of Waneta Dam mean for the West Kootenay? Trail mayor Mike Martin explains how the sale will affect the community

“We had pretty aggressive visions of where we wanted to go, and we’re just blowing those away.” —Mike Konkin, Trail Beer Refinery

The Trail Smoke Eaters hockey team has an upgraded facility and a revitalized fan base along with new club owners.

With a taste for exciting business ventures, Selkirk College instructor Mike Konkin is the engine driving the West Kootenay's latest success story.

Trail’s mayor, Mike Martin, described the projects that are underway and the energy and attitude that are widely evident in his city.

BC Hydro has exercised its right of first offer to purchase Teck’s two-thirds interest in the Waneta Dam in British Columbia, Canada, for $1.2 billion cash.

The purchase is forecast to have a beneficial financial impact each year, helping to keep rates affordable for BC Hydro’s customers.