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First Nations Bring Solar Energy To Affordable Housing
June 21, 2022 • 5 minutes

First Nations Bring Solar Energy To Affordable Housing

Three projects are supported by Columbia Basin Trust and the New Relationship Trust Three First Nations in the Columbia Basin are increasing renewable energy generation and sustainability of their affordable […]

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Students Receive Welcomed Support
June 23, 2022 • 5 minutes

Students Receive Welcomed Support

2022 Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship recipients announced After showing perseverance and triumphing over adversity, three students in the Columbia Basin are obtaining financial support to advance their educational aspirations. Adam […]

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Weather Stations and Climate Change Decision Management Tool Help Farmers and Local Government
June 29, 2022 • 2 minutes

Weather Stations and Climate Change Decision Management Tool Help Farmers and Local Government

Fields Forward Society and its supporting partners are launching aclimate change decision management tool for farmers in the Creston Valley that willcomplement a new weather stations network and Decision Aid […]

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Construction Starts on 75 New Long-Term Care Beds in Nelson
July 15, 2022 • 3 minutes

Construction Starts on 75 New Long-Term Care Beds in Nelson

People in Nelson and surrounding areas will soon have access to high-quality long-term care in their community with the construction of 75 new publicly funded long-term care beds at 902 […]

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Canada and BC Create 30 New Affordable Rental Homes in Sparwood
July 27, 2022 • 2 minutes

Canada and BC Create 30 New Affordable Rental Homes in Sparwood

 “Over the years, the Elk Valley Family Society has provided a number of housing options in Sparwood and Fernie, and we congratulate it for adding 30 more units that will make a difference in the lives of local residents," said Johnny Strilaeff, President and CEO, Columbia Basin Trust.

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Affordable Homes Built for Resort, Hospitality Workers in Revelstoke
July 28, 2022 • 2 minutes

Affordable Homes Built for Resort, Hospitality Workers in Revelstoke

People working in Revelstoke will soon have access to 24 new affordable rental homes.

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High-Speed Backbone Expanded in the South Country
August 2, 2022 • 4 minutes

High-Speed Backbone Expanded in the South Country

Columbia Basin Trust has successfully added 60 kilometres of high-speed fibre optic cable to its broadband network in the South Country, between Jaffray and Roosville.

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Funding Secured to Expand Broadband Network
November 26, 2021 • 3 minutes

Funding Secured to Expand Broadband Network

The Trust collaborates with several partners on fibre optic projects worth $7.6M. Funding of $7.6 million has been secured to expand Columbia Basin Trust’s regional fibre optic network between Fruitvale […]

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Fibre Optic Projects Underway
May 31, 2021 • 2 minutes

Fibre Optic Projects Underway

Construction is underway on two fibre optic projects that will expand the Trust’s regional broadband network by 185 km and greatly improve connectivity in Slocan Valley and South Country. These […]

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Trust welcomes new COO for broadband initiative
January 25, 2021 • 5 minutes

Trust welcomes new COO for broadband initiative

There’s a new face at the Trust working to address connectivity needs in the region. Donovan Dias is the new Chief Operating Officer of the Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation (CBBC). […]

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Test Your Internet Speed
January 21, 2021 • 2 minutes

Test Your Internet Speed

It’s easy. And important. Why Test Your Speed? By taking the online speed test, you are providing specific data about the true state of connectivity in your area. This information […]

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Improving Internet Access for Basin Residents
March 27, 2019 • 3 minutes

Improving Internet Access for Basin Residents

Improved high-speed internet is on the way for 26 communities in the Basin, bringing people opportunities to learn, connect and better expand their businesses. The Province announced today $4.8 million […]

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