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Recent Communities articles.
One-on-one with Pete Bourke, executive director of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce
Pete Bourke, executive director of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, has seen businesses in the region adapt as needed this past year
by Kyle BornGrand Forks, B.C., is filling up its vacant retail spaces via a unique economic development idea
Downtown revitalization in Grand Forks, B.C., was led by a unique five-week initiative
by Virginia RaschTwo Kootenay cities made the annual list of rankings compiled by BC Business
The annual BC Business “Most Resilient Cities in 2021” list includes Nelson and Cranbrook
by Julie MatchettPositive or negative: Revelstoke-based company Ovry aims to end pregnancy test stigma
Ovry is a brand of affordable, high-quality pregnancy and ovulation tests available for online purchase.
by Julie MatchettEntrepreneur Chandler Lang in Revelstoke has big plans for his small-town delivery service
Entrepreneur Chandler Lang has national aspirations for his Revelstoke Delivery platform
by Virginia RaschPow! 12 ski resorts in the Kootenays and Canadian Rockies to find legendary powder
Itching to hit the slopes? Check out this list of 12 ski destinations in the Kootenays and Canadian Rockies region
by Julie MatchettBrand photographer Amanda Mary—the Kootenay’s new hype girl—has arrived in Nelson
Amanda Mary, owner of Amanda Mary Creative in Nelson, B.C., uses her photography to help businesses build confidence in their brand
by Kyle BornGood to great: Kimberley’s Grater Good has new owners
Floris and René Steenkamp, new owners of The Grater Good Kitchen Supply Company in Kimberley, B.C., are excited to share their passion for cooking
by Kyle BornThe owners of Two Birds Deli in Cranbrook have spread their wings
Maraih Tarasoff and Marina Stropky started off as high school friends at Mount Baker, and ended up being well-matched business partners
by Danielle CameronSay cheese! Smiles aplenty at Kimberley & District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards
14 Kimberley businesses and individuals garnered praise for their excellence this year
by Julie MatchettA Backwoods Sauna is a perfect experience gift for those you love in the West Kootenay
Here’s a new idea from Backwoods Sauna in Salmo, B.C.: A rental and mobile wood-fired sauna
by Virginia RaschKimberley pet owners are in love with this store
Erin Thompson and Brian Sondergaard are the driving forces behind Kimberley Kritters - a wildly successful pet supply store in Kimberley, B.C.
by Danielle CameronA taste of Jamaica has touched down in Cranbrook
Aleitha Harvey, owner of Ella’s restaurant inside Best Western Cranbrook Hotel, has created an authentic Jamaican experience in the Kootenays
by Kyle BornWineries are sprouting up in the cooler Kootenay climate
The Kootenays are an emerging wine region in B.C. Here’s a list of the 7 Kootenay wineries—and 1 meadery
by Virginia RaschTop 10 unique businesses for sale in British Columbia’s Kootenay region
Check out these 10 unique businesses currently for sale in the Kootenay market.
by Julie MatchettThis hometown Cranbrook entrepreneur fidgeted and spun his way to success
Kris Eliuk, owner of Yellowday Energy in Cranbrook, makes functional metal art, including flashlights, high-end fidget spinners, patches and bottle openers
by Kyle BornLive It is changing the way educators teach and children learn online in the midst of the pandemic
Mike Irvine and Melissa Welsh, founders of Live It in Nelson, B.C., are delivering online programs, featuring stories that bring the natural world to life
by Kyle BornRaylen Tress won Young Entrepreneur of the Year from the Kicking Horse Country Chamber
Raylen Tress of Whiskey Hill Farms in Golden won Young Entrepreneur of the Year from the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce
by Virginia RaschGolden’s polished gem of a crooner emcees Kicking Horse Country Chamber Community Excellence Awards
The annual Golden Community Excellence Awards recognized greatness and good work.
by Julie Matchett