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The Junior Dragons Den Championship was held on May 6th at the Charles Bailey theatre in Trail, B.C.

Jeanne Shaw uses her experience as a teacher and her passion for pets to help people understand what their dogs are trying to tell them.

Landscape your yard for beauty and for food with edimentals—edible, ornamental plants

The company made the Top 10 Most Innovative Products appearing on shelves of B.C. grocery stores, as selected by a panel of food experts.

A year into his new business venture, Ryan Haynes is enjoying his increased investment and involvement in the community of Invermere.

Under the agreement, Teck Metals Ltd. will be granted a 20-year lease to use Fortis' interest in Waneta to produce power for its industrial operations in Trail

A second Business Excellence Award for Fairmont Creek Property Rentals confirms its clients’ appreciation and confidence.

BC Mining Week is held from May 14 to 20, 2017

Mineral exploration is a long-shot game with a high expectation of failure—so what attracts people to it?

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a weekly snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

Torchlight Brewing Company in Nelson has quintupled its size by moving to a new location

College of the Rockies’ Kimberley campus is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, May 16 from 4 pm to 6 pm.

Soak in the relaxing pools, and learn about Ainsworth Hot Springs and its role in First Nations history.

Here are some ways you can have fun with your dog that will be of benefit to both you and your canine friend.

Taste the delicious, decadent difference when indulging in premium Happy Cow ice cream in Fernie and now Cranbrook.

The Colleges and Institutes Canada conference was recently held in Ottawa, May 1 and 2.

Sarah will be replacing Meghan Tabor, who recently moved into a new position at Tourism Revelstoke.

Ashley Pederson is a horse/donkey/mule-loving farrier who works with equines throughout the East Kootenay.

The company recently transitioned all their cold-pressed juices into sustainable, recyclable glass bottles.

Chad Bullock’s new mobile repair business, Kootenay Auto Worx, is out and about in Castlegar

In this, Canada’s 150th anniversary year, the visitor centre in Radium Hot Springs is welcoming an unprecedented number of tourists.

As Kathy Wright wrapped up her time with the BCRCC, she had a number of projects well begun to hand off to the board and her successor.

Pacific Coastal is a privately owned, British Columbia-based regional airline operating from Vancouver International Airport’s South Terminal.

“I don’t want anyone to fall through the cracks. If there’s someone in need, I want the community to be able to help.” —Mike Gray

Focusing on the phrase, 'What's Your Rush?', this campaign is designed to excite the consumer with an array of activities.

Kimberley City Bakery owners Eric and Michelle Forbes have been awarded Canada’s most prestigious bakery award

Unlike other funding initiatives, the Community Cash Awards provide EKC members, and the community, the opportunity to ‘invest in’ and select the award winners.

LWE’s Ian Larsen and Steve Whelan share their insight about how to design a functional and creative home

LWE’s Steve Whelan and Ian Larsen came to Fernie, B.C., to ski, but stayed to build some of the most elegant homes on Earth

LWE in Fernie is the undisputed champ when it comes to custom homes in B.C. They have the photos and awards to prove it

Twelve superb Canadian and U.S. college baseball teams will compete in Grand Forks, B.C., from June 27 to July 2, 2017.

A new mine proposed by CertainTeed Gypsum near Canal Flats projects a 43 year life span and would mine 400,000 ton of gypsum annually.

The new ownership group has promised a fresh start for the community and is excited to unveil a new look for the 2017-2018 season.

Education to maximize hearing health and capacity are specialties at beautiful Burntwood Hearing in Cranbrook.

The roadside survey of long-haul trucks was conducted in October of 2016.

Events aimed at awareness of sexual violence and the College’s new policy and protocol will continue with each new intake of students.

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a weekly snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

The Columbia Valley is looking to hire an Economic Development officer for the region.

The event saw students pitch everything from automotive diagnostic apps to sophisticated branding companies, in a fast paced live show format.

The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of British Columbia (ACEC-BC) recently handed out their annual awards for a variety of projects in B.C.

Owners of BC ziplining company & Fairmont Hot Springs Resort work together to bring high-flying fun to the East Kootenays.

“I know I can’t change the whole world, but I can make a positive difference in the small world around me.” — Karl Sterzer

A grassroots group of entrepreneurs and likeminded community individuals are working together to build an engaged network to support innovation in Castlegar

Susan Clovechok supports the vision of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce to have a thriving economy and an engaged business community.

Janet Mueller, owner of Olde Koots Vintage in Kimberley, gives her expertise on what works and what doesn’t when it comes to antiques

Heartbeet bistro on Howard Street in Kimberley will permanently close its doors on April 30th, 2017

The City of Cranbrook’s administration has adopted a mindset that focuses on results rather than bureaucratic process.

Collaboration figures large for Kaslo’s chamber of commerce as a technique to accomplish greater goals than it could manage on its own.

Export Navigator is a one-year pilot developed by the Province and administered through partnerships with Small Business BC and Community Futures offices.

The Winter 2017 Differential Calculus (MATH 103) online course had two types of gamification elements incorporated into the curriculum.