The arrival of Dr. Orits Oshodi, the region’s first locally-based child and youth psychiatrist, opens new pathways for East Kootenay children and youth to access…
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Strong summer for B.C.’s tourism sector
In the first nine months of this year, nearly half a million more international visitors travelled to B.C. than in the same period last year,…
College launches training program in Caribbean
College of the Rockies’ International Projects and Marketing Specialist Tracey Brenton and acting Creston campus manager Suzanne Pederson have launched the college’s newest international project,…
Panorama opens with 4,000 feet of vertical
Panorama Mountain Resort is open to skiers and riders after hosting race teams for the past month. Nine of 10 lifts are open with trails…
Kootenay Bayou heats up with three Scovies
Columbia Valley-based Kootenay Bayou Hot Sauce recently captured three awards at the world’s most competitive fiery foods contest – the 2015 Scovie Awards. The 2015…
Drastic drop in Canadian tourism numbers
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CoC) last week released a discussion paper noting its deep concerns for the flagging tourism industry – nation-wide. In short…
Kimberley Arts goes global
Kimberley is about to become part of the global public art project Before I Die, thanks to the Kimberley Arts Council and Columbia-Kootenay Cultural Alliance….