Business

Kootenay unemployment rate 5.9 per cent in July

Business My Kootenay Now Staff - August 8, 2025

Statistics Canada says the unemployment rate in the Kootenays last month was the same as the provincial rate and lower than the national rate.

Kalesnikoff recognized for role in federal housing strategy

Business Storrm Lennie - August 7, 2025

Kalesnikoff Mass Timber has been recognized by the federal government for its role in advancing Canada’s housing goals.

Kootenay-Boundary real estate sales up 11 per cent in July

Real Estate My Kootenay Now Staff - August 7, 2025

Regional real estate climbed 4.2 per cent in July compared to the previous month and 11 per cent compared to the same time last year.

$5.8 million in energy upgrades for affordable housing in the Kootenays

Columbia Basin Trust Kate Brown - July 24, 2025

Affordable rental housing across the Kootenays will benefit from over $5.8 million in clean energy upgrades thanks to the Columbia Basin Trust.

B.C. Public Service Union members preparing to vote on strike action

Labour My Kootenay Now Staff - July 18, 2025

Over 34,000 members of the B.C. General Employees’ Union working for B.C.’s public service are set to hold a strike vote.

Castlegar, Slocan Park credit union workers reject employers latest offer

Labour Storrm Lennie - July 15, 2025

Unionized workers at StellarVista Credit Union branches in Castlegar and Slocan Park have overwhelmingly rejected the employer’s latest contract offer, extending job action into it's 15th week.

Website refresh surfaces more of your important local stories

Business John White - July 8, 2025

Regular visitors to this website will have noticed some changes to the home page and other templates in recent days.

International Selkirk Loop advocates for cross-border economic stability

Business Kate Brown - June 17, 2025

The International Selkirk Loop is calling for a swift and beneficial resolution to trade disputes with serious concern for local economies along the U.S-Canada border.