What is it you truly love doing? What are those things that when they engulf you your whole world radiates positive energy outward? Now think about how your job and work make you feel. Are those two things one and the same? If you are like most, probably not. But why not? Why do we …
Imagine Kootenay has earmarked bioenergy as a target sector for investment highlighted by a recent economic report. International and Canadian policies that aim to address climate change are hot topics and in the Kootenays there are opportunities to contribute by taking direct action through a truly sustainable “triple bottom line” – social, environmental (or ecological) …
The Nature Conservancy of Canada and Google have partnered in a unique project to put B.C. wilderness online It’s not quite “going where no man has gone before”, but it’s close. Adrian Leslie of the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has just finished slogging through a remote corner of the Kootenays known as Darkwoods, …
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK), Community Futures Central Kootenay and the BC Food Systems Network announced today the launch of a joint project to create a regional Food Policy Council for the Central Kootenay. The Kootenays are abundant with food production and agricultural activities and this project aims to devise a made-in-the-Kootenays model …
At Imagine Kootenay we can’t stress enough how living and working in this extraordinary corner of the world is a dream come true. Breathtaking views, world-class recreation just outside your front door, and waking up to the freshest air available combined with small town friendliness and security all add up to a lifestyle truly enviable. …
With the popularity of medieval festivals in other parts of Canada, the United States and beyond, it should come as no surprise that the bug would hit here in the Koots! Combine the popularity of programs such as Game of Thrones, our Anglo roots and the widespread fascination with the medieval era and you’ve got …
It’s less than two weeks before the iconic and internationally lauded Kaslo Jazz Festival kicks off it’s 25th summer of offering the best in music festival the Kootenays, British Columbia and just about anywhere else has to offer! If you haven’t already, this is your summer to discover the Kaslo Jazz Festival As always this …
The Kootenays has always offered the unique draw of the combination of lifestyle and recreation for thousands who have sought out a work-life balance that accommodates their love of both small-town living and the outdoors. Talk to most and you’ll likely discover that they were seeking a way to earn a living while at the …
Opening the doors to the exploration of science for young people is the focus of the Growing Learning Opportunities With Science program that has been building momentum in our region over the years. The program has now moved into a partnership with Selkirk College where synergies will help continue the great work.