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Effective Friday, July 24, Category 2 & 3 fires will be prohibited across the Southeast Fire Centre region. This does not include campfires or cooking stoves.

Kootenay companies innovate to help Canada become self-sufficient in PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic

Greg Chatelain, co-owner of Kootenay Park Lodge in Vermilion Crossing, B.C., has kept his business alive and well through forest fires and COVID-19

Pandemic bad haircuts and lessons learned by Kellie Wolf, owner of Wolfy’s Hair Den in Kimberley

Pat Meerholz, co-owner of Wynndel Craft Distilleries in Creston Valley, B.C., handcrafts award-winning brandy, gin, rum, vodka, liqueur and schnapps

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

Marloes van Lent, founder and owner of Go-Lab Co-working Space, has created a collaborative location for entrepreneurs to gather in Golden, B.C.

We’ve compiled a list of retail, takeout, delivery and professional service businesses that you can support in Creston

We’ve compiled a list of retail, takeout, delivery and professional service businesses that you can support in Fernie

We’ve compiled a list of retail, takeout, delivery and professional service businesses that you can support in Kimberley

We’ve compiled a list of retail, takeout, delivery and professional service businesses that you can support across the East Kootenay region

We’ve compiled a list of retail, takeout, delivery and professional service businesses that you can support in Cranbrook

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

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

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

Lynn McIntosh has made it her mission to remove all graffiti from buildings in Cranbrook, B.C.

Morgan Turner, owner of Morgan Turner Photography in Cranbrook, B.C., specializes in commercial and advertising photography

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

Coraley Letcher, co-owner and manager of 5 Gen Construction in Fernie, B.C., explains how COVID-19 has impacted operations

Jessica Kazemi, the new manager of the Cranbrook Farmer’s Market, is excited to lead the market into the future

Ilana Cameron has found her calling in Lark Coffee Roasters in Creston

Buying or selling a home during the COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia? Yes you can!

This summer, eleven communities will be creating or reinvigorating outdoor public spaces through Columbia Basin Trust

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

Meat Matters in Kimberley is open for business with their mouth-watering tagline: Meat. Fire. Flavour.

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

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

Having a deer-resistant garden is possible with careful planning and some knowledge of suitable plants

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.

Mal Paterson, owner of Seedz Crackers in Cranbrook, B.C., discusses why her snack is compelling for people with food allergies

Eric and Michelle Forbes, owners of Kimberley City Bakery, are closing and selling their business

The Wandering Fern Café in Golden can help make your event memorable and fun

Gladys Goss-Laing, owner of Baker Hill Heritage Bed and Breakfast in Cranbrook, outlines what it takes to run a successful B&B

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

The Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce handed out 11 awards at its annual Business Awards gala

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

The Den, a new fitness centre in Cranbrook, empowers people of all ages to embrace their best self

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

Fairmont Creek Vacation Rentals manages unique properties in the Columbia Valley

The Forum for Women Entrepreneurs (FWE) E-Series is three-day conference held from May 13 - 15 in Vancouver

The Sparwood Chamber of Commerce handed out 9 awards at its annual Business Awards gala.

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

Kerry Taylor-Johnson, co-managing executive director of REALM, discusses their recent success at Java Creek Café in Cranbrook, B.C.

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

The Kicking Horse Chamber of Commerce handed out 16 awards at its annual Community Excellence Awards ceremony.