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The Castlegar Sleep Centre provides patients with consultations and sleep diagnostic services

The Rural Evidence Review survey aims to better understand and provide rural health care planning in British Columbia

Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2020 reflects our desire for a stable and dependable foundation

Revelstoke's Pulse Boot Lab and Ski Co. is stoked by worldwide interest in its revolutionary boot-fitting system

Anniversary year will focus on extensive public engagement and symposia as Trust renews strategic priorities

The Trail and District Chamber of Commerce handed out 11 awards at its annual Business Excellence Awards ceremony

Three more West Kootenay communities have signed on to the EcoSociety’s 100% Renewable Kootenays campaign: Castlegar, Warfield and Kaslo

Understaffing at ski resorts and towns is a chronic problem and new website aims to help alleviate that shortage

A joint research study with the University of Calgary has confirmed that sourdough pasta can be part of a beneficial diet

The iconic Wait’s News in Nelson, B.C., moved but hasn’t changed its generous heart

The City of Castlegar is dedicated to sustainability and renewable energy generation

The Green Bag Company in Revelstoke, B.C., is creating upscale, upcycled bags of all sizes and shapes

The Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce handed out 13 awards at its annual Business Excellence Awards ceremony.

Expect swift service from Alopex Couriers, named after the Arctic fox and expanding with more trucks in the Kootenays and a new warehouse in Castlegar

Her HQ is a unique women-centred co-working and personal growth space in downtown Castlegar

Gentry Konkin, owner of PNT Contracting in Castlegar, B.C., runs an award-winning business with his family

Leeza Zurwick, owner of Happy Gut in Castlegar, B.C., will be on CBC’s Dragons’ Den on November 21, 2019

Shade Sails Canada is making waves and lots of shade sails in Revelstoke

Fenix Advanced Materials will grow the newest and coolest semiconductor

We don't have it too bad - a look into the work-life balance around the world

After 34 years of publishing, the final print edition of Kootenay Business was distributed as we switch to digital delivery.

Since opening in June, the store has had very good food traffic in its downtown corner location

Shirley Loi, community engagement manager for Traction for Good in Nelson, B.C., highlights the benefits of Bikes and Bytes

Who were the winners of the Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce annual Business Excellence Awards in 2019?

Columbia Basin Trust contributes $800,000 for purchase of recreational land in Crawford Bay

In the Kootenays, members of the Interior Lumber Manufacturers’ Association are working hard to diversify their products and markets

14 awards were handed out during the 2019 Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards

Annual revenues for Columbia Basin Trust totalled $71.9 million in 2018/19

For an electric vehicle owner, at-home charging is now more accessible than ever thanks to rebates from the Province of BC, FortisBC and BCHydro

The fourth generation keeps Kalesnikoff Lumber Company a proud and successful enterprise with its forward-thinking approach to forestry

This summer, an enthusiastic group of youth gave a helping hand in the Basin, improving the condition of several high-use locations

ShiftintoWinter.ca provides free tips and resources on how to stay safe in different driving conditions

Risk of asbestos exposure most common during home renovations and demolitions

The Kootenays sees growth and expansion across the region

The Nowhere Special Hostel in Rossland, B.C., is a unique new version of the traditional hostel ideal, and is one of our 2019 Best of Business winners.

After 42 years of involvement in the local publishing scene, Kootenay Business publisher Keith Powell is retiring

Trust provides over $1.9 million for 12 community projects

The Business Development Bank of Canada sponsors Small Business Week in late October, shining the spotlight on the changing face of entrepreneurship

Seven Summits Centre for Learning (7S) in Rossland is beefing up the perks for staff and students by modifying its week into four longer days

“The online resources are amazing when it comes to small business, but nothing replaces the feel of a community.” —Erika Krest, ED, Trail chamber of commerce

Funding applications were adjudicated in May by the CKCA Steering Committee, with input from community arts councils

Current senior vice-president and COO, Ian Fillinger, has been appointed to replace Davies in the new year

Vivienne Hurley, new Youth Recruitment and Marketing Coordinator at Seven Summits Centre for Learning in Rossland, touts the benefits of the innovative school

There’s a new online source for people seeking easy-to-understand information on climate change specific to local communities

Sutco Transportation Specialists is recognized as an industry leader for best practices in human resources, focusing on workplace safety and work/life quality.

The World Ski Awards is the only global initiative to recognize, reward and celebrate excellence in ski tourism

A project that began in 2015 to bring new life to a campus was celebrated recently with the official opening in Nelson

Well-maintained runways, taxiways and aprons ensures safe usage by aircraft, passengers, and crews, and helps protect costly airport safety assets

Province-wide, French immersion enrolment has been increasing for 21 consecutive years

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