All East Kootenay articles

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

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.

Local housing projects in the Kootenay region are helping to alleviate the lack of affordable housing in the area

Sparrow Hair in Fernie joins forces with Green Circle Salons, a North American-wide recycling and sustainability program that aims to reduce salon waste

We ranked the top Kootenay ski hills and resorts according to their vertical drop.

24 projects from across the Kootenay region will receive funding from the Columbia Basin Trust PLAYS Capital Improvement Grant

With three new owners, Cranbrook's aging Armond Theatre gets a new lease on life with planned renovations

The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce handed out 12 awards at its annual Business Awards gala.

The Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot aims to attract businesses to rural regions of B.C.

With 9 branches in the Kootenays, RHC Insurance is going wide by joining Hub International Insurance Brokers

Kendra Johnston, president and CEO of AME, is optimistic about jobs, economy and reconciliation in 2020

The Medal of Good Citizenship recognizes individuals who, through exceptional long-term service, have made outstanding contributions to their communities

BC Chamber of Commerce represents over 125 local chambers across the province, with a membership of over 36,000 small and medium-sized businesses

Darla Sparrow, owner and founder of Mandala Birth in Kimberley, B.C., has expanded her business as a doula

A new deal signed between Teck Resources Limited and Ridley Terminals Inc., will allow Teck to expand its steelmaking coal shipments to the B.C. coast

Cam Whitehead, executive director for KAST in Nelson, B.C., explains how Kootenay businesses can harness tech with simple steps

The Kootenay Columbia region saw 2020 property assessments increase across all municipalities, ranging from one to 11 per cent.

The Fernie Chamber of Commerce handed out 13 awards at its annual Business Awards gala

Creston businesses team up to get people out on the town

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

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

Columbia Basin Trust's Career Internship Program opens doors for recent post-secondary graduate

Dombelltay Custom Furniture specializes in live-edge wood furniture and products

An open storefront and a pharmacist’s calling leads to the award-winning Elkford Drug Store

The Elkford Chamber of Commerce handed out five awards at its annual Business Awards gala

Four open houses were recently held to discuss the Koocanusa Recreation Strategy; if you missed them, the deadline for online feedback is December 15

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