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owners of Mountain Oats making a batch of their product
West Kootenay, Nelson, Cuisine, Small Business

Homemade roots, Kootenay heart: Meet the sisters behind Mountain Oats

How a family recipe and a spontaneous decision sparked a new West Kootenay food venture

by Danielle Brost
House of Paws owner with two french bulldogs
West Kootenay, Rossland, Animal Care, Retail, Small Business

Making a difference for pets and their people

House of Paws owner Sarah Heyer shares how a love of animals grew into a thriving Rossland business.

by Danielle Brost
West Kootenay, Nelson, Retail, Small Business

Positive Apparel and the rise of resale culture in Nelson

A conversation about sustainability, affordability and the culture of thrifting in the Kootenays

by Danielle Brost
Bryce standing next to his creations
East Kootenay, Invermere, Cuisine, Small Business

A recipe for early success

At 11, Invermere’s Bryce Lam is building Step Up to Yum and proving age is no barrier to entrepreneurship

by Danielle Brost
Chantel Hack at the Food Expo
East Kootenay, Kimberley, Cuisine, Entertainment and Hospitality, Small Business, Tourism

The Burrito Grill offers fresh flavours and a warm welcome

Chantel Hack on building a restaurant that feels like home in Kimberley

by Danielle Brost
Marisa Steen, owner and lead instructor at Daily Dose Wellness in Sparwood,
East Kootenay, Sparwood, Health & Wellness, Small Business

Finding balance through movement

The owner of Daily Dose Wellness in Sparwood talks about creating a studio that brings people together.

by Danielle Brost
Man behind the wheel of the Valley Vibes shuttle
East Kootenay, Invermere, Entertainment and Hospitality, Small Business, Tourism, Transportation

How Valley Vibes became the Columbia Valley’s go-to shuttle

What started as a solution to a local transportation gap has quickly grown into one of the Valley’s most energetic new tourism ventures

by Danielle Brost
Lindsey using exercise equipment
East Kootenay, Sparwood, Health & Wellness, Small Business

Inside Cycle Barre Studio’s community-first approach to fitness

This Sparwood studio blends cycling, barre, and mobility with an atmosphere built on support

by Danielle Brost

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