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 …
Colin Grant grew up in “The Country,” in the north of Scotland, an area very much like The Kootenays. From the age of four he can recall a strong bond between himself and nature. After an injury just prior to the 1988 Calgary Olympics derailed his ski racing career, Colin put his talents towards making …
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 …
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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 …
Adam O. Thomas has made a career out of letting his creative juices flow, collaborating with others, and creating unique, engaging content. Whether creating experimental comedy or educational media Adam brings a punk rock, do it yourself attitude to everything he does, infusing his own life experiences along the way. He’s had success recently 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 …