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West Kootenay, Retail, Small Business

Thrift, vintage and hidden treasures: The West Kootenay’s best secondhand shops

From Nelson’s famously eclectic vintage scene to tiny community thrift shops, here’s where to shop secondhand in the West Kootenay

by Danielle Brost
Nicole standing in the foreground with other young women standing behind her
East Kootenay, Kimberley, Retail, Small Business

The dream that became Vienna Domani

Nicole Cowl’s lifelong creativity has led her to create an award-winning Kimberley business.

by Danielle Brost
black and white headshot of Kim
West Kootenay, Nelson, Small Business

Prepared for the unexpected

How Nelson's ALLSET Evacuation Backpacks is making emergency preparedness more accessible across Western Canada.

by Danielle Brost
Interior of 2nd Edition Coworking in Fernie, showing comfy set of chairs, small table and windows with mountain view outside.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Golden, West Kootenay, Kaslo, Nelson, New Denver, Revelstoke, Small Business, Technology

These Kootenay coworking spaces offer community and creative collaboration

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

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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

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