Kootenay Music Awards Return!
The Kootenay Music Awards are back and, this year, after a year-long hiatus and something of a reimagining, it’s not just about the talent in and around Nelson but the entire Kootenay region. “We’re going to Rossland, Revelstoke, Fernie and everywhere in between,” Kootenay Co-op Radio’s Evie Lavers told the Nelson Star. “We want to […]
The ‘Gig’ Economy Expanding in the Koots
We at Imagine Kootenay make it our mission to convey not only what is amazing about making life and work here in these fabulous Koots, but how you can actually make it happen. With a solid technology infrastructure as foundation – boasting incredibly fast, high-speed broadband throughout most of the region – the Kootenays allows […]
20 surprises upon moving to Nelson
Six short months ago my husband, daughter and I left our home city, family, and friends and moved to Nelson, BC. We knew Nelson had character, a spectacular mountain setting and lots of recreational opportunities, but of course, there were some surprises. Here they are: French culture – It turns out there is a […]
Own a Piece of the Pie! Invest in One of These Great Kootenay Businesses
It’s a New Year and you’re considering a change. You’ve been flirting with the idea of owning your own business for quite some time and might be ready to take the leap. Maybe your hesitation is taking on the risk alone? You’re just not sure that shouldering the expense, time and responsibility on your own […]
Before You Head Into the Backcountry: New Avalanche Canada Forecast Phone App!
Heading out into the backcountry this winter? Stay informed and know the conditions before you go. The Powder Highway is living up to its name this season, and for die-hard powder hounds wanting not only first, but only, tracks that will mean heading off the beaten path and into the backcountry. To help you plan […]
B.C.’s – and Koot’s?! – Tech Sector Set For Growth in 2017
There is great news projected for 2017 as Technology and Innovation in BC continues to incubate, serving as a magnet for the movers, shakers, startups, investors and workers in the flourishing British Columbia technology industry. In the 2016 British Columbia Technology Report Card, KPMG reported that B.C.’s tech sector is growing faster than those in […]