All Basin Stories News
Newsletter Archive Magazine Archive
News
Conference to Address Water Resources – Register NOW for Water Data Hub
November 10, 2017 • 2 minutes

Conference to Address Water Resources – Register NOW for Water Data Hub

On November 29 and 30, 2017, come to Invermere to join the dialogue that will envision creating a water monitoring framework and a shared, open-source water data hub in the […]

Read More
News
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 […]

Read More
News
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, […]

Read More
News
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$1 million for non-profit organizations to upgrade critical office technology Outdated technology is a barrier for many non-profit organizations in their work.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 […]

Read More
News
Significant Boost for Basin Ecosystems
December 5, 2017 • 2 minutes

Significant Boost for Basin Ecosystems

Columbia Basin Trust announces new five-year, $10-million program Ecosystems around the Columbia Basin will receive a major boost thanks to a new Ecosystem Enhancement Program announced by Columbia Basin Trust. […]

Read More
News
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 […]

Read More
News
Planting the Seeds of Success
September 11, 2017 • 4 minutes

Planting the Seeds of Success

With a little nurturing, agriculture in the Basin is steadily growing By mid-June, vibrant green Simpson and Red Sails lettuce are ready to pick at Cranbrook’s 3 Crows Farm, with […]

Read More
News
Get your 2018 Desktop Calendar
December 12, 2017 • 1 minute

Get your 2018 Desktop Calendar

The Trust’s 2018 desktop calendar showcases the beauty and wonder of the Columbia Basin through photos taken by residents from around the Basin. If you live in the Columbia Basin […]

Read More
News
Fernie Community Fund Establishes ‘Nest Egg’ to Serve Community in Perpetuity
December 12, 2017 • 3 minutes

Fernie Community Fund Establishes ‘Nest Egg’ to Serve Community in Perpetuity

Columbia Basin Trust provides $50,000 Matching Grant The Fernie Community Fund has recently received a $50,000 matching grant from Columbia Basin Trust to assist in continued endowment growth for the […]

Read More
News
$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 […]

Read More
News
Attend the Columbia Basin Agriculture Forum
December 16, 2017 • 1 minute

Attend the Columbia Basin Agriculture Forum

THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER HAS PASSED. PLEASE CONTACT AGFORUM@CBT.ORG IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. The Columbia Basin has a vibrant food and agriculture sector. You are invited to join us […]

Read More
News
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 […]

Read More
205–12 of 593 Results
Contact Us

Hart, Kathleen

Communications Coordinator
Communications Coordinator
khart@ourtrust.org
250.304.6047
Castlegar