Young Agrarians Hire Basin Coordinator

Young Agrarians Hire Basin Coordinator

Are you a young farmer? Make connections in the Basin. Young farmers and new farmers of all ages can find support through the Young Agrarians network—and this support is now […]

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Trust and Red Mountain Constructing Hostel, Nowhere Special

Trust and Red Mountain Constructing Hostel, Nowhere Special

Columbia Basin Trust and RED Mountain constructing a modern hostel only minutes from the chairlift. (Rossland) – After a season of serious excitement, RED Mountain Resort, in partnership with Columbia […]

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Energy Retrofits for 32 Affordable Housing Buildings

Energy Retrofits for 32 Affordable Housing Buildings

$1.6 million in Trust grants will help improve over 600 units across the Basin Thirty-two buildings in 14 communities with over 600 affordable housing units will be more energy efficient […]

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Improving the Well-Being of Basin Residents

Improving the Well-Being of Basin Residents

Columbia Basin Trust commits nearly $965,000 to 17 projects that address social issues Seventeen projects that aim to improve the lives of Columbia Basin residents by addressing social issues will […]

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122 New Child Care Spaces Created, Plus 722 Spaces Improved

122 New Child Care Spaces Created, Plus 722 Spaces Improved

The Trust’s Child Care Capital Grants support 42 child care centres Families in the Columbia Basin will soon have new and improved child care options. Columbia Basin Trust is providing […]

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Wage Subsidy Boosts Basin Student Job Opportunities

Wage Subsidy Boosts Basin Student Job Opportunities

School Works provides funding for apprenticeships and career-related positions A program to support Basin employers is evolving to better meet their long-term workforce needs and to support Basin high school […]

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BC Farmers’ Market Trail is Ripe for Exploration

BC Farmers’ Market Trail is Ripe for Exploration

New consumer-facing website puts those who grow, make, bake, raise & wild-harvest in BC on the map Farmers’ markets in British Columbia contribute more than $150 million to the provincial […]

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New Basin Art Coming to Communities

New Basin Art Coming to Communities

Residents in 11 Columbia Basin communities will soon have new opportunities to interact with art created in the Basin by local artists. That’s because 13 works of public art will be installed with support of over $244,000 from Columbia Basin Trust’s Public Art Grants. “Public art has long-term impact in several significant ways,” said Aimee Ambrosone. “It can engage minds, offer learning experiences, help provide a living to local artists and create a draw that affects the economies of our communities.”

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Market Trail Initiative Strengthens Basin Market Relationships

Market Trail Initiative Strengthens Basin Market Relationships

If you're planning a culinary adventure through our area, this new tool will guide you to all the locally grown treasures. The BC Association of Farmers' Markets (BCAFM) is bringing the province-wide BC Farmers' Market Trail initiative to the Columbia Basin

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Basin Businesses Get Support to Grow

Basin Businesses Get Support to Grow

Trust seeking motivated companies for customized support and mentorship program Businesses poised for significant growth can now get assistance to realize their vision through a new accelerator program being offered […]

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B.C. Land Matching Program Supports New Farmers in Columbia Basin

B.C. Land Matching Program Supports New Farmers in Columbia Basin

The Trust is part of new provincial program to create opportunities for young and emerging farmers in the Basin New and young farmers in the Columbia Basin are receiving support […]

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New Program Helps Kids and Youth Be Active

New Program Helps Kids and Youth Be Active

Columbia Basin Trust launches $3-million Basin PLAYS initiative Healthy lifestyles for children and youth lead to healthy lifestyles for life. To help make this happen, Columbia Basin Trust is launching […]

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