Media Release~ WEST KOOTENAY – Students will have the opportunity to explore questions at the very heart of human existence as Philosophy 101 returns to the School of University Arts & Sciences at Selkirk College in January. This intro-level philosophy course focuses on the nature of human reality. Students will discuss metaphysical issues such as …
As we look forward to another New Year, we tend to contemplate the year past as well as what might be in store for the new one to come. What opportunities will make themselves known and available to you? What changes will you be ready and willing to make? We strive to help you find …
Dirk Lewis of Morrow BioScience is the mosquito guy. He fell into the field while searching for a summer job in high school. A quarter century later he’s moved up the ranks, taken over the company and moved it to Rossland. He’s now putting his own spin on the company expanding it’s capabilities and markets …
The region’s technology sector is growing. Digital nomads; knowledge and information technology workers; technology & innovation startups; are all seeing the region as the ideal location to pursue remote working, lucrative contracts as well as a welcoming and supportive environment to encourage tech startup success. The combination of affordable housing and office space, high-speed broadband …
The amazing thing about living in the Kootenays is that it offers opportunities for entrepreneurship, community engagement, work, school and all the time you need to pursue your dreams. #WorkInvestLive in the Koots.
Read moreFor Sale! Buying a Business Along the Powder Highway Pt. 2
Well, this will certainly be a particularly Merry Christmas for one lucky powder hound… and his or her plus one! Freeskier has teamed up with Ski.com to give away a free ski trip to Nelson. Enter for a chance to win a trip for two to ski and stay at Whitewater Ski Resort in Nelson, …
Motivated to beat his sister’s academic record, and live an entrepreneurial life while travelling the world in the process, Rich Thompson of Nelson co-founded a tutoring company – Tailored Tutors. Within 6 months he took over the company and began the natural evolution to a system of online delivery, thus enabling him to continue his …
Are you living YourBetterLife in the koots? We want to know about it! Show us your what #yourbetterlife looks like in photos, videos and stories. Share with us on Instagram and Twitter using #yourbetterlife or post on our Facebook timeline so that we can feature all the ways you are loving life in these fantastic …
Fortunately, the Kootenays is a real place where people work (and ski in the same day!), go to school, contribute to their communities. If you are dreaming of #YourBetterLife, have a look at these business opportunities located along the powder highway.
Read moreFor Sale! Buying a Business Along the Powder Highway Pt. 1