US judge finds Teck liable for polluting Upper Columbia River
On Dec. 14, Washington judge found Teck Resources liable for response costs for any environmental or health risks resulting from almost a century’s worth (between 1896 and 1995) of discharges into the Upper Columbia River in Washington State. Judge Lonny Suko said, in his ruling, that, “for decades, Teck’s leadership knew its slag and […]
City to meet with duelling downtown business owners
A meeting will have to happen within the next 30 days to resolve a dispute between the city and two downtown business owners, after council’s regular meeting Monday night became contentious. According to councillor and Planning and Development Committee chair Kevin Chernoff, the issue arose as the result of the city sending ‘unsightly premises’ notification […]
UPDATE: Chamber president offers clarification
Updated as of 6:22 p.m. Nov.30: Trail and District Chamber of Commerce president Lisa Gregorini was able to shed some light on a murky announcement sent to members within the past hour. First, and most importantly, she said many of the rumours surrounding the departure of former executive director Maggie Stayanovich are patently false. “Any […]
Long search finally results in new executive director for Castlegar Chamber of Commerce
It’s been many long months in the making, but the Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce can now announce a new leader at its helm. The chamber issued a press release this morning, naming new executive director Tammy Verigin-Burk, who is perhaps best-known for her transformative work at Freedomquest, which she took from comparative obscurity […]
Five Basin ideas receive $10,000 each as part of BC Ideas competition
Five Basin-based ideas are being awarded $10,000 each for their innovative approaches to addressing Basin issues. The projects have strong potential to improve social, economic or environmental well-being in the Columbia Basin, and are being awarded the money by Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) as part of the province-wide BC Ideascompetition. “These ideas demonstrate innovation, impact […]
Shuttle to Red Mountain this season, Gangnam style
Two new shuttle services to Red Mountain Resort have been negotiated for this ski season, one all the way to and from Spokane, and one a short five minute ride between Rossland and Red.Deanne Steven of Tourism Rossland (TR) announced the new services to Rossland’s council at Monday evening's regular meeting. She was particularly...
Long time Grand Forks resident enters the Dragons' Den and lives to tell the tale
When a person gets the call to film for the Dragons’ Den TV show, it is unheard of to refuse. So when long-time Grand Forks resident Gary Gilbert got the opportunity to pitch his invention to the Den, he jumped. The opportunity turned into a nerve-wracking, intimidating experience travelling to Toronto, Ontario to film in […]
B.C. communities benefit from grants-in-lieu of property taxes
Three West Kootenay cities will benefit from the B.C. Government distribution of $16.9 million in compensation for municipal property taxes. Castlegar, Nelson and Rossland will net more than $200,000, with the Heritage topping the trio at $183,964.41. Grants-in-lieu of property taxes are distributed every November as a way to reimburse communities for services that benefited […]
Announcing the new Kootenay DigiTech Awards
Kootenay Business magazine is looking for the best in all things digital. Introducing the Kootenay DigiTech Awards! Win a SAMSUNG tablet compliments of Staples! Here's your opportunity to nominate your favourite Kootenay websites, along with social and digital media sites. Kootenay Business is pleased to recognize the best ...
Downtown building to get face lift
A very visible building in the city's downtown core is gearing up for a facelift after being purchased by Element Club, Bar & Grill owners George and Florio Vassilakakis. The building at 270 Columbia Ave., adjacent to the Element and currently housing the SculptureWalk offices and Book Co., will be gutted and renovated...
