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As FortisBC's $23-million operations centre comes to completion in Castlegar, we examine some of the benefits and features of the new facility

Through #BCGO, the BC Innovation Council makes a concerted effort to bring opportunities to regions that aren’t as closely connected to industry and government

The experts at Pulse Boot Lab can fine-tune the fit of your ski boots for a critical improvement in your performance and comfort on the hill.

Karen Cathcart is the administrator of the Golden campus of College of the Rockies, and she’s also the director for Area A (CSRD).

Ryan Watmough has recently been hired by the Regional District of East Kootenay to be the new Economic Development Officer

Bob Wright, long-time volunteer and board member of Community Futures Central Kootenay, was honoured for his years of commitment and service

VP Waste Solutions of Golden, B.C., is a star in the unglamorous realm of waste management.

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

Community Futures Greater Trail was recognized at the British Columbia Community Futures AGM for its outstanding business loan program.

Business mentorship and volunteer projects make Janet Fraser an influencer in Rossland, B.C.

Aaron Cosbey is a Rossland city councillor and an advisor on national and international boards for sustainable economic development.

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

MacKay Contracting has almost completed the reconstruction of 2nd Street South in Cranbrook

The seven credit unions that encompass the Kootenay, Boundary and Columbia Valley regions are creating a single credit union

Valerie Semeniuk, owner of Kootenai Moon Furniture, has multiplied her retail space tenfold via dedication and endurance

Learn more about the importance of forests to our history, our communities and our economy during National Forest Week

$3.6 million for new three-year program to maintain, create new spaces

The Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association and the Thompson-Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) will both receive funding from the province.

Canadian rock climbing superstar Will Stanhope will be guest speaking at the Kootenay Climbing Festival on Saturday, September 23rd in Robson, B.C.

A beautiful area in southeastern British Columbia is becoming a local nexus for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

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

The B.C. Growth Opportunities Tour takes businesses looking for tech solutions across the province to interact with local innovators and solution providers

Breakthrough technology from Advanced BioCarbon 3D of Rossland will create biodegradable, high performance, good-for-the-earth plastic.

The unprecedented wildfire season in B.C. will affect the forest industry

Improvements at the Trail Regional Airport include a striking new terminal, improved safety, expanded parking and care for the environment.

Teck is a diversified company committed to responsible mining and mineral development.

Canadian Timberframes Ltd., of Golden, B.C., is winning building contracts in some of the most prestigious areas in North America.

Methode will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Pacific Insight in an upcoming transaction

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

Eagle Pass Lodge near Revelstoke celebrated the official grand opening of their new day lodge in June 2017

Columbia Basin Trust offers workshops this fall through its non-profit advisors program

The change that the Trail & District Chamber of Commerce wants to see in the local business community is, simply, more business.

From home-brewing on a kitchen stove to Golden’s go-to brewery, Kent Donaldson is living the dream at Whitetooth Brewing Company

Infrastructure, infill growth and community connectivity are high on the agenda for the Town of Golden.

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

Harrop, B.C.’s nursery is part of PRT Growing Services Ltd.

The hot springs resort is located on the shores of Arrow Lake north of Nakusp and was evidently sold to a lower mainland investor in March or April.

The centralized Kootenay Operations Centre in Castlegar, British Columbia, provides increased efficiency, among other benefits.

The Board of Directors is made up of a maximum of nine individuals including an Executive Committee of 5 seats, which includes a Past Chair position.

The hotel construction was fast-tracked by Kamloops’ Horizon North, who assembled pre-built modular units to erect the building on a fast-paced schedule.

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

A recent graduate on Nelson's Silver King Campus knows what it's like to stare into the face of adversity and triumph.

What does BC Hydro’s purchase of Waneta Dam mean for the West Kootenay? Trail mayor Mike Martin explains how the sale will affect the community

The Silver King Campus renewal project is slated for completion in Spring 2018.

Shelly Wadden, the new executive director of Golden’s chamber of commerce, promotes experimentation, recognition and support for great ideas.

Columbia Basin Trust provides $900,000 this year through its new Energy Retrofit Program.

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

The new, community-led visitor information services and amenities hub (VISAH) in Golden, B.C., offers expanded services and conveniences.

Leeza Zurwick of Castlegar, B.C., has started up a new business that provides customers with water kefir do-it-yourself kits

Services include expert advice on topics such as irrigation, pest control, production, water, soil, climate change and research.