Communities

Children can climb, swim, bowl and mini-golf their way to adventure in Cranbrook, B.C.

Golden’s new executive director shares news and views about the community.

For the Cardinals, building a winery was both a passion and a desire that they have turned into reality with Red Bird Estate Winery

The Kootenays are an emerging wine region in B.C. Here’s a list of the 8 Kootenay wineries—and 2 meaderies

For Nigel and Laura Francis, farming has given them a sense of meaning and satisfaction in both life and work

Matthew Carr started selling plants while still in high school. Now, more than a decade later, he’s running a successful business and following his passion

Uniting in a shared experience like a festival helps to forge community connections, fun and new friendships

Uniting in a shared experience like a festival helps to forge community connections, fun and new friendships

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

The owner of the Paw Shop in Cranbrook is making her entrepreneurial dreams come true, and she’s happy to share her secrets.

KootenayBiz chatted with local business owners to find out what advice they would tell themselves in their first year of business

The village of Nakusp is growing and thriving thanks, in part, to the Nakusp & Area Development Board.

Weathering the storms of business ownership over the long-term is commendable, especially when you’ve managed to survive for over 50 years

Kimberley’s Funk Haus Craft Lab is run by three dedicated entrepreneurs who found their respective niches.

Good Company Coffee embraces the collaborative nature of community, bringing a big city feel and small-town warmth to their business

As a life and leadership coach, Dana Sproule is passionate about developing successful leaders. Learn five things to focus on for your own leadership journey.

Wild Wonders Insectarium in Invermere named New Business of the Year and won People’s Choice award at Columbia Valley Chamber awards

Play your way through this list of popular golf courses in the West Kootenay region.

The East Kootenay region is home to some of B.C.’s most sublime courses.

Sisters Joanna and Aysha Haines choose the most ethical and sustainable brands for their retail store, Drift + Sonder.