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
Home prices, and not only how the city of Vancouver, but the BC Provincial Government, intends to handle this problem plaguing the Lower Mainland, has been making the news for the past many months. With a median home price moving towards $700,000 and many desirable neighbourhoods commanding $1.5 to $2 million-plus, it’s more than beyond …
RED Mountain is making news and, yet again, all good! RED made the announcement last week that it has partnered with the National Ski Academy (NSA) and their Legacy Training Centre has been designated the National Ski Academy’s Official Western Canadian Training Centre. “The forefront of this relationship is to cement ourself as a leader …
Rossland Council for Arts & Culture will be bringing the Reel Youth Film Festival to town! The Reel Youth Film Festival pulls together an insightful, compelling and humorous collection of short films from across the globe – all made by youth. Chosen by a youth selection panel from over 700 submissions and 20 countries around …
Interested or planning to attend British Columbia’s biggest ever technology business conference? Apply now to receive $1,000 in support from Columbia Basin Trust. #BCTECH Summit is a two-day event focused on supporting the growth of the tech sector in our province and accelerating growth across our economy. Hosted by the provincial government in partnership with …
From an early age Anthony Sanna, by necessity became a translator and storyteller with a knack for catching gist and passing it on. As he grew older, he realized he had valuable skills that he could turn into a business. Through the voices of Anthony, and three of the most influential characters in his life …
As posted earlier this month, there is certainly no shortage of opportunities to find your dream job at any point on the scenic route through the Kootenays known as The Powder Highway. From chefs and retail to instructors, child care and ski patrol the list of ways you can fully enjoy your choice of great …
Great news for the Nelson and Selkirk College! Better news for Kootenay students looking to pursue higher education in the trades and technical training! Supporting the growing trend of expanding trades and technical training As a result of a federal and provincial investment of $16.18 million in addition to contributions from Selkirk College and donation …