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Columbia Basin Trust increases its support for farmers’ markets coupon program

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

Selkirk College pledges to enhance the lives of both students and members of the community with their mission statement: "Together we build remarkable futures."

Through her law firm, Lilina Lysenko helps West Kootenay residents solve everyday—and sometimes exceptional—legal questions and issues.

The scholarship awarded $3,300 to each of the students who have overcome adversity to pursue their educational dreams

Castlegar businesses came together on Saturday, June 8 to celebrate their achievements at the annual Excellence awards

Michelle Mungall, MLA of Nelson-Creston, highlights some of the features of the new ferry set to arrive on Kootenay Lake in 2022

A group of 50 students spent two days restoring habitat on the banks of the Columbia River for the Silver City Trap Club

Imogen Whale, publisher of The Revelstoke Current, is a lover of reading, writing, Revelstoke and her family—not in that order, of course.

Eagle Graphite will produce silicon/graphite battery anodes using its quarry in Passmore

Municipalities are on the front lines of climate change, so it is important they are developing plans and implementing actions to become more resilient

Sarah Elizabeth Fibreworks is an integral part of Rossland’s arts and culture community.

"We want to be a good, old-fashioned automotive shop that treats people fair,” said Brandon Black, head of the Powerstroke Diesel division

The new restaurant is located at 702 Vernon Street, next to the Kootenay Co-op building

A new Selkirk College program aims to prepare learners for a rewarding career vital in the foundation of tech

The tourism sector can play a critical role in keeping people safe, especially in rural and remote areas

Some advance planning and preparation can make long weekend travel easier and safer for everyone on the road

The Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada are each evaluated on a set of up to 21 environmental, social and governance indicators

A place dedicated to lifelong learning, social connections, entertainment and imagination - libraries are more than just a repository for books

The Kootenays’ labour market contracted by 700 jobs or one percent to 71,200 jobs in 2018.

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

Join us to hear how to boost your export opportunities - free events held in Cranbrook, Trail and Nelson

New, affordable apartments and townhouses—the first of their kind in Grand Forks—will be ready for occupancy in the fall of 2019.

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

The Trust provides $2.9M to build 43 new units, improve 88 existing ones

The Village of Slocan, South Slocan and Slocan Park thrive on the area’s tourism and outdoor adventure opportunities.

Driven by the forces of nature and the community’s needs, Grand Forks is in the process of transforming itself.

Award-winning new trailer design from Mercer Celgar creates more efficient transport of wood chips and pulp.

An ex-Googler with an MSc in Applied IT has taken the reins of Rossland's Thoughtexchange.

Kaslo Bay Park, Kootenay Lake and the Purcell mountains create a gorgeous natural amphitheatre for Kaslo’s summer music festival.

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

The return of the Grand Forks International baseball tournament embodies the unquenchable spirit of the community.

Terry Gainer was a director of Kootenay Rockies Tourism for a number of years

Kootenay Association for Science and Technology (KAST) is expanding its operations from Trail’s Metal Tech Alley to the new Nelson Innovation Centre

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

The Elephant Mountain Literary Festival in Nelson features workshops, special events, and panel discussions

The focus of Kogawa’s West Kootenay talks will be her most recent book, the 2016 memoir Gently to Nagasaki

Events manager Erinne Allen is planning a whole slew of events for Grand Forks and the surrounding area.

The goal of the Rural Evidence Review (RER) project is to work with rural citizens to provide high quality, useful evidence for rural health care planning in BC

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has launched an online public consultation in the ongoing effort to improve their service to taxpayers

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

Meet Sydney Black, executive director of the Nelson & District Arts Council and founder of Black Productions.

The Clean Energy Association of BC (CEBC) is hosting their spring conference Powering Generations: Legacy to the Future in Trail, BC from June 4th – 6th.

With the help of a summer student, chamber manager Cedra Eichenauer is providing services for the business community and Nakusp’s visitors.

The busy and popular stop with the motoring public is celebrating 30 years in business and recently held an open house for staff and customers.

Kaslo remembers and honours its history while actively working to achieve healthy growth and a secure future.

When Jillian Shannon opened her child-care centre in Grand Forks, she had no idea how warmly she would be welcomed.

The brick building, which will become Cover’s new home, is located at the south entrance to Nelson’s developing Railtown commercial neighbourhood

We’re calling Dan Wiebe an influencer in Nakusp, and he insists that he’s just one of many.

The Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Program provides wage subsidies to aid employers in creating quality summer work experiences for youth aged 15 to 30.