All West Kootenay articles

Local businesses form the heart of any community. Has a local business gone above and beyond? Tell us about it.

PropertyGuys.com franchise owners, Simon and Stephanie Jones, take home gold at the recent Canadian Franchise Association awards

Low-interest loans, wage subsidies and tuition funding are among the support measures being offered to the region’s businesses and residents.

Marco Gerhardt, co-owner of Kootenay Filter in Nelson, B.C., discusses how Can-Filter layoffs led to Kootenay Filter’s creation

As eclectic as Kootenay communities are, there are also a wide range of opportunities for budding entrepreneurs

Joel Godbee of Paradise Painters in Nelson summarizes the latest trends in the paint industry

Erika Krest, executive director for the Trail and District Chamber of Commerce, is promoting #thinklocalfirst Bingo to encourage local shopping

Mike Sherwood provides shuttle service with a smile to low-income residents and seniors in Castlegar

This award-winning internet service provider keeps the Kootenays connected

Ian Comishin, president of Twente Additive Manufacturing in Nelson, B.C., is printing homes for the Kootenays and beyond

The B.C. government is hosting a free webinar to answer questions about free trade and the province's Small Business Venture Capital program.

With students and teachers poised to return to school, how will the future of education post-pandemic look?

Adaptation is the new keyword for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic

Mary Austin, CEO of Austin Innovation, is organizing COVID-19-specific personal protective equipment in Trail, B.C.

This year plant a Pandemic Garden to help the dual crises of coronavirus and climate change

$11.7 million in new funding is available for businesses and community services affected by the ongoing pandemic

Craig Swendson, brewmaster at Torchlight Brewing Company in Nelson, B.C., explains how his business is adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic

Finding new, innovative ways to help customers is the new normal for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Are you open for business? Let us know.

What investors need to know about the West Kootenay Boundary Community Investment Co-op and the East Kootenay Columbia Community Investment Co-op

Stuck at home and going a little crazy? Kootenay toy stores deliver fun and educational items

B.C.’s small businesses make recommendations on the types of support they would like to see from governments

Businesses across the Kootenays are stepping up to help their fellow citizens—share your business story.

The WorkBC Centre in Trail opened at an opportune time—rising unemployment in the COVID-19 epoch

The Kootenay Carshare Cooperative now rents EVs and lets you rent your own EV out for a profit

Revive the lost art of reading aloud during Earth Hour—Saturday, March 28th starting at 8:30 p.m.

Four Kootenay distilleries are turning an alcoholic byproduct into a critically short commodity: Hand sanitizer for FREE!

In an effort to help keep Kootenay residents safe and healthy, communities across the region are closing public facilities

Castlegar business roundup: Here’s the latest news

Fuelled by a love of fashion and a passion for their community, three local businesswomen create Kettle Down, a unique clothing brand

Searching for your Kootenay-area dream home? Check out these high-end homes that would suit any lifestyle

Nelson business roundup: Here’s the latest news

The Bee BC Program has funding available to support bee health throughout the province.

The Happy Hills Farm in Rossland is growing super healthy food year-round

Despite some economic challenges in the Kootenay region, certain sectors are on the verge of booming

Local housing projects in the Kootenay region are helping to alleviate the lack of affordable housing in the area

We ranked the top Kootenay ski hills and resorts according to their vertical drop.

24 projects from across the Kootenay region will receive funding from the Columbia Basin Trust PLAYS Capital Improvement Grant

The Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot aims to attract businesses to rural regions of B.C.

What were the Top 4 Businesses of the Year as awarded by the West Kootenay chambers of commerce in 2019?

Local resident Stacey Brensrud brings a diverse background in the business community to her new position

Hedin Nelson-Chorney, owner of Tailout Brewing in Castlegar, B.C., has created a new community hangout

With 9 branches in the Kootenays, RHC Insurance is going wide by joining Hub International Insurance Brokers

Nikki Luxton, owner of Studio Bronze in Castlegar, B.C., provides tanning after work and on weekends

Kendra Johnston, president and CEO of AME, is optimistic about jobs, economy and reconciliation in 2020

BC Chamber of Commerce represents over 125 local chambers across the province, with a membership of over 36,000 small and medium-sized businesses

The 3D metal printer is big news in the Kootenays as having access to a machine of this kind will be felt throughout every local industry and sector

Daniel Messett, vice president and co-owner of Rest Assured Kootenay Floats in Castlegar, B.C., is looking to sail into the sunset

A new deal signed between Teck Resources Limited and Ridley Terminals Inc., will allow Teck to expand its steelmaking coal shipments to the B.C. coast

The Kootenay Columbia region saw 2020 property assessments increase across all municipalities, ranging from one to 11 per cent.

Karen Kornelsen, owner of KG Creative in Nelson, B.C., helps market female entrepreneurs and nonprofits in the Kootenays