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$5.8 million in energy upgrades for affordable housing in the Kootenays

Columbia Basin Trust Kate Brown - July 24, 2025

Affordable rental housing across the Kootenays will benefit from over $5.8 million in clean energy upgrades thanks to the Columbia Basin Trust.

Website refresh surfaces more of your important local stories

Business John White - July 8, 2025

Regular visitors to this website will have noticed some changes to the home page and other templates in recent days.

CBT not sorry for party rocking – supports Basin summer festivals

Columbia Basin Trust R McCormack - June 23, 2025

Grants from the CBT will go to 17 groups across the Columbia Basin to deliver meaningful, inclusive celebrations through summer.

International Selkirk Loop advocates for cross-border economic stability

Business Kate Brown - June 17, 2025

The International Selkirk Loop is calling for a swift and beneficial resolution to trade disputes with serious concern for local economies along the U.S-Canada border.

Kootenay unemployment on the rise

Labour Drew Wilson - June 6, 2025

The Kootenay unemployment continues to rise.

Kootenay real estate showing resilience amid economic uncertainty

Real Estate Kate Brown - June 5, 2025

Residential real estate sales in May saw a slight decrease compared to the same time last year despite more...

Kootenay entrepreneurship program shines at provincial awards

Business Kate Brown - May 26, 2025

Kootenay Employment Services (KES) has been honored with the prestigious Community Resiliency Award in the 10,000 to 25,000 population...

Kootenay Unemployment Rate climbs

Labour My East Kootenay Now Staff - May 9, 2025

The Kootenay Unemployment Rate continues to climb. The Statistics Canada report for April says the rate was 6.3 per cent. That's...

Kootenay residential real estate market holds steady

Real Estate My East Kootenay Now Staff - May 8, 2025

Residential real estate sales in April held firm at a measured pace, supported by a decent amount of available...

Fort Steele sets soft opening for late June

Tourism R McCormack - May 5, 2025

The Cranbrook Archives, Museum, and Landmark Society (CAMAL) is getting ready to open the gates on a new era...

Canfor passes audit of East Kootenay forestry operations

Forestry R McCormack - April 23, 2025

The Forest Practices Board says Canadian Forest Products Ltd. (Canfor) passed an audit of its operations in the East...

Vista Radio becomes one of Canada’s largest media companies

Business My East Kootenay Now Staff - April 14, 2025

Vista Radio is excited to announce today it has become Canada’s 2nd largest commercial radio broadcaster with the acquisition...

Steady sales mark normalized activity in Kootenay Residential Real Estate Market

Real Estate My East Kootenay Now Staff - April 8, 2025

Residential real estate sales in March maintained a steady pace, supported by healthy inventory levels, reports the Association of...

Kootenay job market could take a hit from tariffs

Labour R McCormack - April 7, 2025

Kootenay Employment Services (KES) says U.S.-imposed tariffs on Canadian imports could hurt the local job market. KES employer liaison Anita...

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