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Columbia Basin Trust backs four comprehensive projects for environmental health

Canada's EV mandate sparks increased demand for battery recycling in business-friendly region.

These strategic moves mark a significant step forward.

A story of transformation and conservation in Creston, B.C.

Aron Ashman and Mandy Mullen share secrets to their sizzling business success in Nelson.

The owner of Arq Mountain Centre in Cranbrook, B.C., discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the thriving climbing community he has fostered.

The community of Grand Forks is charting new territory, with exciting plans in the works.

The owners of Dig Garden Centre are all about community, sustainability and growth

Cyndi Weltz discusses the journey of Life Balance, its impact, and future goals in addressing the health needs of local women.

Blizzard Music Festival 2024 strikes a chord in Rossland.

Taking a fond look back at some of the most inspirational thought leaders from the stories we told in 2023.

Dr. Tyler Phillipson reflects on his vision for holistic patient care at Active Balance in Nelson.

A recap of the Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Business Awards.

A dedicated group of outdoor enthusiasts and a business that’s all about precision were among this year’s winners.

There were a total of 12 award winners at this year’s Business Excellence celebration.

The annual Business Excellence awards were held on October 27th at Key City Theatre.

The annual awards celebrate the successes of local businesses and the people who make a difference in the community.

Andras Lukacs, executive director at Tourism Rossland, shares some of the recent successes of the organization

Winners of the 2023 Sparwood Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards were announced on October 19.

Shared workspaces in communities like Cranbrook, Golden, Fernie, Nelson and Trail provide flexibility and support in a communal environment.

Kristina Kotila discusses the serenity of running a mobile massage business in Golden, B.C.

Find award-winning beers at these local Kootenay area breweries

Aaron Higgs, president of Nupqu Resource Limited Partnership, is growing this Indigenous-owned company through plants, people and profits

Corrie Walkley, chair of Ktunaxa Enterprises Ltd., discusses the Ktunaxa Nation’s governance and economic development efforts.

From China to New Denver: How a family adventure turned into a thriving furniture business

Areas of historical mining operations, such as Rossland, are of particular interest as they may offer undiscovered mineral deposits

Read about local coffee roasters as you celebrate National Coffee Day and the beverage that’s an essential pick-me-up for many people

Explore this list of distilleries from across the Kootenay region in British Columbia.

Kelly Terbasket, Program Director of kinSHIFT and IndigenEYEZ, discusses the value of Indigenous-led leadership training and empowerment initiatives

Beverly MacNaughton, executive director of the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce, provides an update on developments around the new Middletown subdivision

With decades of experience, Russell Buksa of RNB Works still enjoys bringing high-quality projects to his clients around the province

Samurai Hardwood Flooring is rooted in craftsmanship, dedication and eco-consciousness

Indigenous-owned businesses are an integral part of our local economy and contribute to the well-being of First Nation communities

Sarah Dinsdale, executive director of the Boundary Chamber in Grand Forks, is thrilled with the region’s new reliable pumps and dike infrastructure

Jeff Kennedy and Geoff Sherlock, realtors in Nelson and Invermere, provide real estate insight into the B.C. housing market in the West and East Kootenays

The world’s largest dump truck is a humongous hit with kids, as is the Museum’s dino diorama and Teck’s coal mine tour in Sparwood, B.C.

Thirteen communities across the Kootenays have now made a commitment to 100 per cent clean energy by 2050.

Forced to the sidelines for three years because of the global pandemic, the annual awards were a welcome return

A solar array and Chinese-style greenhouse technology will be impacting Cartwheel Farm and its ability to produce vegetables year-round without fossil fuels

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

The latest initiatives putting Fernie on the map as a sustainable and tech-savvy destination.

Jess Paloposki first started selling Argentinian empanadas as a side hustle. Mamacita’s Empanadas is now selling these frozen pastries throughout the Kootenays

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

Kootenay Business talks with the East Kootenay Invasive Species Council about making a difference and some of the plants to be aware of in your backyard.

Michael and Courtenay Rudy are first-generation farmers helping to feed their community

The guide offers tools, tips, and perspectives on how primary care providers can pursue low carbon, high-quality healthcare that heals the planet

Treanne See, market manager for the Jaffray-Baynes Lake Farmers’ Market, explains how this historic market is still the standard bearer across the Kootenays

The Baker Hotel has been renovated and revamped to breathe new life into the city's downtown core

History buffs are drawn to these popular heritage sites in the East Kootenay

History buffs are drawn to these popular heritage sites in the West Kootenay