All West Kootenay articles

B.C.’s small businesses make recommendations on the types of support they would like to see from governments

Businesses across the Kootenays are stepping up to help their fellow citizens—share your business story.

The WorkBC Centre in Trail opened at an opportune time—rising unemployment in the COVID-19 epoch

The Kootenay Carshare Cooperative now rents EVs and lets you rent your own EV out for a profit

Revive the lost art of reading aloud during Earth Hour—Saturday, March 28th starting at 8:30 p.m.

Four Kootenay distilleries are turning an alcoholic byproduct into a critically short commodity: Hand sanitizer for FREE!

In an effort to help keep Kootenay residents safe and healthy, communities across the region are closing public facilities

Castlegar business roundup: Here’s the latest news

Fuelled by a love of fashion and a passion for their community, three local businesswomen create Kettle Down, a unique clothing brand

Searching for your Kootenay-area dream home? Check out these high-end homes that would suit any lifestyle

Nelson business roundup: Here’s the latest news

The Bee BC Program has funding available to support bee health throughout the province.

The Happy Hills Farm in Rossland is growing super healthy food year-round

Despite some economic challenges in the Kootenay region, certain sectors are on the verge of booming

Local housing projects in the Kootenay region are helping to alleviate the lack of affordable housing in the area

24 projects from across the Kootenay region will receive funding from the Columbia Basin Trust PLAYS Capital Improvement Grant

The Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot aims to attract businesses to rural regions of B.C.

What were the Top 4 Businesses of the Year as awarded by the West Kootenay chambers of commerce in 2019?

Local resident Stacey Brensrud brings a diverse background in the business community to her new position

Hedin Nelson-Chorney, owner of Tailout Brewing in Castlegar, B.C., has created a new community hangout

With 9 branches in the Kootenays, RHC Insurance is going wide by joining Hub International Insurance Brokers

Nikki Luxton, owner of Studio Bronze in Castlegar, B.C., provides tanning after work and on weekends

Kendra Johnston, president and CEO of AME, is optimistic about jobs, economy and reconciliation in 2020

BC Chamber of Commerce represents over 125 local chambers across the province, with a membership of over 36,000 small and medium-sized businesses

The 3D metal printer is big news in the Kootenays as having access to a machine of this kind will be felt throughout every local industry and sector

Daniel Messett, vice president and co-owner of Rest Assured Kootenay Floats in Castlegar, B.C., is looking to sail into the sunset

A new deal signed between Teck Resources Limited and Ridley Terminals Inc., will allow Teck to expand its steelmaking coal shipments to the B.C. coast

The Kootenay Columbia region saw 2020 property assessments increase across all municipalities, ranging from one to 11 per cent.

Karen Kornelsen, owner of KG Creative in Nelson, B.C., helps market female entrepreneurs and nonprofits in the Kootenays

The Castlegar Sleep Centre provides patients with consultations and sleep diagnostic services

The Rural Evidence Review survey aims to better understand and provide rural health care planning in British Columbia

Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2020 reflects our desire for a stable and dependable foundation

Revelstoke's Pulse Boot Lab and Ski Co. is stoked by worldwide interest in its revolutionary boot-fitting system

Anniversary year will focus on extensive public engagement and symposia as Trust renews strategic priorities

The Trail and District Chamber of Commerce handed out 11 awards at its annual Business Excellence Awards ceremony

Three more West Kootenay communities have signed on to the EcoSociety’s 100% Renewable Kootenays campaign: Castlegar, Warfield and Kaslo

Understaffing at ski resorts and towns is a chronic problem and new website aims to help alleviate that shortage

A joint research study with the University of Calgary has confirmed that sourdough pasta can be part of a beneficial diet

The iconic Wait’s News in Nelson, B.C., moved but hasn’t changed its generous heart

The City of Castlegar is dedicated to sustainability and renewable energy generation

The Green Bag Company in Revelstoke, B.C., is creating upscale, upcycled bags of all sizes and shapes

The Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce handed out 13 awards at its annual Business Excellence Awards ceremony.

Expect swift service from Alopex Couriers, named after the Arctic fox and expanding with more trucks in the Kootenays and a new warehouse in Castlegar

Her HQ is a unique women-centred co-working and personal growth space in downtown Castlegar

Gentry Konkin, owner of PNT Contracting in Castlegar, B.C., runs an award-winning business with his family

Leeza Zurwick, owner of Happy Gut in Castlegar, B.C., will be on CBC’s Dragons’ Den on November 21, 2019

Shade Sails Canada is making waves and lots of shade sails in Revelstoke

Fenix Advanced Materials will grow the newest and coolest semiconductor

We don't have it too bad - a look into the work-life balance around the world

After 34 years of publishing, the final print edition of Kootenay Business was distributed as we switch to digital delivery.