Recent News
Recent News
February 11th, 2010
Southern Interior Innovation Fund Lauched to Benefit the Region
The Board of Directors of the Southern Interior Innovation Fund (VCC) announced an... Read More
November 18th, 2009
A Burning Hot Business ... Really!
Edmond Kodzo Alonyo Segbeaya, or more commonly known around the east and west Kootenays... Read More
August 21st, 2009
Survival Tips in Today's Economy
Are you suffering from “recession depression?” Business owners in the Kootenays, like... Read More
August 21st, 2009
Nelson Bucks Small Community Trend
According to the Nelson and Area New Resident Survey, 255 new families (representing 571... Read More
March 24th, 2009
New Developments Are Moving Castlegar Forward
According to Castlegar’s Director of Development Services, Phil Markin, Castlegar’s... Read More
March 23rd, 2009
Springer Creek Completes Energy Efficient Upgrades
With FortisBC as a partner, Springer Creek Forest Products recently upgraded its lumber... Read More
December 22nd, 2008
Diversification is the Key to Success
The Grand Forks Community Looks Beyond Forestry for Survival
According to Jennifer... Read More
November 17th, 2008
Nothing's Faster Than Fibre
A new fibre optic network based in Radium Hot Springs will offer cutting-edge Internet... Read More
August 8th, 2008
Going Underground
Fernie may be the site of a new underground coal mine.
Rio Tinto is looking to expand... Read More
April 17th, 2008
A New Connection
Delta Airlines and FLY YXC Strike a Deal
The most recent Cranbrook & District Chamber... Read More
March 15th, 2008
Billion Dollar Resort Takes Off in Revelstoke
Helicopters, cats, high-speed lifts and North America's longest skiable vertical?Revelsto... Read More
January 10th, 2008
A Howling Success: The Coyote Creek gypsum project may prove to be a gold mine
When Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. acquired Coyote Creek, a 1,300-hectare property 50... Read More
December 15th, 2007
Grand Forks is Attracting Residents
Growth has become a major factor within the city of Grand Forks. With the increase in... Read More
December 15th, 2007
Kootenay Real Estate Reaches New Heights
Third quarter MLS? real estate transaction statistics echo previous reports of firsts... Read More
November 15th, 2007
The Creston Valley Has Prospered Over the Past Year
Last year the Creston Valley experienced an increase in residential development as three... Read More
October 15th, 2007
Changes at Red Mountain Resort
Growth and development are hoped to boost resort?s global image. With the word ?Mountain?... Read More
July 9th, 2007
Bringing in the golf champions
PGA champion Fred Couples is lending his name to the area
PGA champion Fred Couples... Read More
March 14th, 2007
New Resort Will Bring Opportunity
Revelstoke will soon be home to the world's longest skiable vertical. Progress at... Read More
Doing Business in the Kootenays
February 16th, 2010
Meeting Recreational Needs in Grand Forks
The health of the powersports industry depends on a variety of factors, including weather... Read More
February 16th, 2010
The Business of Relationships
Judy Banfield is the owner of Mountain Baby, formerly Comfort & Joy, in Nelson—an... Read More
November 18th, 2009
A New Way to Tour Nakusp
The picturesque town of Nakusp creates an ideal atmosphere for a horse-drawn carriage... Read More
November 18th, 2009
Making Prosperity Happen
Nelson, B.C., resident Rik Logtenberg is an environmentalist with a mission. His aim: to... Read More
August 21st, 2009
Tigz Designs: Artistic Creations for all occasions
Long-time Creston resident Lori Cameron had always enjoyed the art of card making—so when... Read More
March 26th, 2009
Kaslo Business Voted Best in British Columbia
Pics Canada of Kaslo was given the Going Global award at the Small Business BC event held... Read More
March 24th, 2009
Nakusp: Small Town, Big Festival
Octopus Productions is the driving force behind the Nakusp Music Festival.
For three... Read More
January 24th, 2009
Two Rossland Physicians with Similar Ideas About Health and Beauty
Drs. Jane Grey and Stephanie Cameron operate one of the busiest medical spas—the Rossland... Read More
November 17th, 2008
Castlegar Toyota's New Building Caters to Customers' Needs
Castlegar Toyota’s new building of glass, wood and steel is bright, spacious and open.... Read More
August 17th, 2008
Building a Solid Foundation
A $1-billion expansion won't change Fairmont's character.
If there is one message... Read More
March 29th, 2008
Checkmarked: An inventive response for an emergency situation
A Nelson firefighter has developed a novel product that could soon be part of standard... Read More
January 15th, 2008
Meeting Recreational Needs: Staying on top of changing trends is the key
The health of the powersports industry depends on a variety of factors, including weather... Read More
November 15th, 2007
Healing From Tragedy with Quilts
Rita Crawford, founder of Kootenay Custom Quilting, refers to herself as a sewaholic with... Read More
July 9th, 2007
Building a successful mining company
British Columbia-based St. Eugene Mining Corporation Ltd. is seeing success in its... Read More
March 14th, 2007
Clearing the Air in Golden
A $2 million investment by Louisiana-Pacific (LP) Canada Ltd. in Golden is set to start... Read More
March 3rd, 2007
This City is Growing in Popularity
Over the last few years the city of Castlegar has begun to develop into more of a... Read More