Communities

How a family recipe and a spontaneous decision sparked a new West Kootenay food venture

Owner Jack Norris shares the philosophy, challenges and momentum behind the award‑winning company.

House of Paws owner Sarah Heyer shares how a love of animals grew into a thriving Rossland business.

The Kootenays are an emerging wine region in B.C. Here’s a list of Kootenay wineries to visit.

Canadian Rockies Landscape’s Off-Grid Oasis project showcases the region’s design talent and the growing demand for sustainable outdoor spaces.

Known as B.C.’s adventure playground, the Kootenay Rockies offers an endless supply of attractions and recreational pursuits

The couple behind First Tracks Real Estate Group share how community, connection, and a sense of place shaped their path in the Elk Valley.

A conversation about sustainability, affordability and the culture of thrifting in the Kootenays

Check out this list of businesses for sale across the Columbia Valley and Kootenay regions.

How the Nelson Doula Collective is filling critical gaps in maternal care across the West Kootenay region.

Andrew Ladriere of Myplace Mortgages in Cranbrook reflects on a market that has become less predictable.

At 11, Invermere’s Bryce Lam is building Step Up to Yum and proving age is no barrier to entrepreneurship

As housing pressures continue to impact communities across the West Kootenay, a new regional gathering aims to move the conversation toward solutions.

How Heart & Soul Martial Arts in Fruitvale evolved into a community-focused, not-for-profit space

Local farmers markets help to increase food security and create sustainable communities—check out our list of markets across the Kootenays.

Chantel Hack on building a restaurant that feels like home in Kimberley

Reflections on leadership, expansion, and staying true to your mission in a growing clinic.

Throughout the West Kootenay area, local farms and food producers sell directly to the public through roadside stands and farmgate sales

Throughout the East Kootenay area, local farms and food producers sell directly to the public through roadside stands and farmgate sales.