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Experience the Columbia Basin Symposium Live Online
October 6, 2017 • 2 minutes

Experience the Columbia Basin Symposium Live Online

Attend the Columbia Basin Trust event from anywhere in the Basin No matter where you are in the Basin, you can take part in the Columbia Basin Symposium, SHIFT! Thriving […]

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Busy Time for Non-Profits to Build and Grow
October 25, 2017 • 1 minute

Busy Time for Non-Profits to Build and Grow

It’s an exciting time for non-profit organizations. The Trust is offering a wide range of workshops and learning opportunities this fall to help non-profits succeed. There are six new workshops […]

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Columbia Basin Symposium 2017
October 31, 2017 • 1 minute

Columbia Basin Symposium 2017

[symposium-infographic] On October 13-15, 2017 we hosted the Columbia Basin Symposium in Kimberley BC. Every 3-4 years we bring together Basin residents to connect and share ideas on common challenges […]

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Developing Tomorrow’s Workforce
November 9, 2017 • 2 minutes

Developing Tomorrow’s Workforce

Thanks to a wage subsidy, an electrical company powers up its staff.  When business is busy, Aaron Lucke, owner of Wynndel Electric, needs a hand—but doesn’t have time to train […]

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Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance Announces 2017-2018 Funded Projects
November 10, 2017 • 2 minutes

Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance Announces 2017-2018 Funded Projects

Over 140 arts, culture and heritage projects—including the Columbia Basin Culture Tour—have received a total of $706,000 in funding support for the 2017-18 season through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance […]

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Strengthening Community Efforts to Reduce Poverty
November 24, 2017 • 2 minutes

Strengthening Community Efforts to Reduce Poverty

Columbia Basin Trust envisions a region where all Basin residents thrive – having their basic needs met, experiencing a sense of belonging and getting support when they need it. We’ve […]

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Connecting Kootenay Lake
November 28, 2017 • 4 minutes

Connecting Kootenay Lake

A submarine fibre optic cable expands the reach of high-speed Internet The lakes and rivers of the Columbia Basin have connected the people of our region for centuries. These days, […]

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Supporting Tech Needs for Non-profits
November 29, 2017 • 2 minutes

Supporting Tech Needs for Non-profits

$1 million for non-profit organizations to upgrade critical office technology Outdated technology is a barrier for many non-profit organizations in their work. Computers, software, hardware and phone systems are increasingly […]

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Trust Expands Support for Arts, Culture and Heritage
December 7, 2017 • 3 minutes

Trust Expands Support for Arts, Culture and Heritage

$11.6 million in programs and support over three years Arts, culture and heritage are a valued part of the tapestry of the Columbia Basin region that enriches our communities and […]

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$28 Million for New Affordable Housing in the Basin
December 14, 2017 • 3 minutes

$28 Million for New Affordable Housing in the Basin

The Trust and BC Housing to create 225 new housing units. People struggling to find an affordable place to live in the Columbia Basin region will have access to new […]

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16 Social Projects to Receive $1 Million
December 18, 2017 • 4 minutes

16 Social Projects to Receive $1 Million

Columbia Basin Trust announces its most recent Social Grants recipients From young to old, people with diverse needs from around the Columbia Basin will benefit from 16 projects aimed at […]

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100 New Child Care Spaces, Improvements to 41 Facilities
January 11, 2018 • 4 minutes

100 New Child Care Spaces, Improvements to 41 Facilities

Columbia Basin Trust provides over $1M for 41 projects Children and families in the Columbia Basin will soon benefit from 100 new licensed child care spaces and new equipment and […]

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