In media release Wednesday, the staff, leadership, and Board of Directors announced that Grand Forks Credit Union (gfcu) members have voted in favour of a merger with Gulf & Fraser* that will take effect on January 1, 2023. The media release said the merged credit union will better serve their collective membership,...

The Insurance Corporation of BC said in a media release that the recent snowfall on B.C.'s South Coast has led to a sudden increase in reported claims. ICBC said on Tuesday, November 29, claims increased by 94% (3,567) compared to Tuesday of the week prior (1,837). With the possibility of more snow in the coming days and...

With the holiday season ramping up, it’s getting easier and easier to forget about the various packages you ordered for friends and family, or even yourself! Has the gaming console for your daughter arrived? Is the box of essential oils going to make it in time for your sister? What about the personalized socks for your best...

From the Coast Mountains to the Kootenays, British Columbians across the Southern Interior are coming together to build their businesses and create vibrant communities. PacifiCan is here to help. PacifiCan is the new federal economic development agency dedicated to British Columbians. PacifiCan works with partners across B.C....

The public is encouraged to cheer on local entrepreneurs as they go head-to-head in the final pitch event of the Kootenay Association for Science and Technology’s (KAST) Kootenay Investment Challenge. Starting at 4 p.m. PST on Thursday, November 24th, three tech startups will pitch their businesses to a group of Kootenay...

The West Kootenay Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot was this year’s recipient of Community Futures British Columbia’s Award for Excellence and Innovation. A project of Community Futures Central Kootenay, the pilot helps local employers attract and retain foreign workers for in-demand jobs within the West Kootenay region....

If you’re planning to get festive with your Halloween, Christmas, or other holiday decorations, keep your eyes open for this scam. BBB Scam Tracker has received complaints about false advertisements and phony promises for holiday decor.   How the Scam Works  You are searching for some holiday decorations for your home or lawn....

Lysenko Law’s four lawyers aid people in many ways, from helping them with wills and real estate transactions, to performing litigation and family law. Started in 2013 by owner Lilina Lysenko and based out of Rossland—with a newly opened Kimberley branch—the firm has experienced increased demand. To maintain its commitment ...

Basin businesses now have a new resource to draw on when it comes to addressing climate change. Just launched from Columbia Basin Trust, the Business SMART Grants help small- and medium-sized businesses reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for and adapt to the impacts of climate change. “Local governments, non-profits...

A Canadian smart vending technology company that launched out of Trail, BC is diverting plastic from the landfill and funnelling it into the Lower Columbia’s robust circular economy. SMRT1 Technologies Ltd. has salvaged an abundance of plastic cutoff, demonstrating its position in Metal Tech Alley, a cluster of industrial and...