Better Equipped for Connecting to the World

Better Equipped for Connecting to the World

It’s a milestone being felt around the Columbia Basin and Boundary regions: after more than three years of hard work, residents in over 12,000 rural households, in more than 62 communities in the region, will have access to new or improved high-speed Internet.

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Paying it Forward

Paying it Forward

The thrift store of the Rossland Health Care Auxiliary is a popular spot.

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Get Your 2019 Desktop Calendar

Get Your 2019 Desktop Calendar

The Trust’s 2019 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 […]

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Reptiles, Grizzlies and More to Benefit from $1 Million

Reptiles, Grizzlies and More to Benefit from $1 Million

There are many ways to support a healthy and diverse environment, from restoring habitat to educating schoolchildren about ecosystems. Columbia Basin organizations will be taking on 29 projects like these with support from over $1 million in Environment Grants from Columbia Basin Trust.

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Two New Funding Opportunities for Social Projects

Two New Funding Opportunities for Social Projects

The Trust released two Expressions of Interest (EOI) today seeking community projects to address social isolation and increase food recovery. There is $300,000 available for each EOI. Successful proponents will […]

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Get $1000 to Attend 2019 #BCTECHSummit

Get $1000 to Attend 2019 #BCTECHSummit

Interested in attending British Columbia’s largest annual innovation event? Apply now to receive support from Columbia Basin Trust. The #BCTECHSummit is a two-day event that showcases BC’s vibrant technology industry, […]

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The Spirit of Giving

The Spirit of Giving

Food Banks Embody the Spirit of Giving—All Year Round.

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Darkwoods Conservation Area to Grow

Darkwoods Conservation Area to Grow

A large tract of protected lands stretches between Nelson and Creston, including areas managed by the Province of British Columbia and the Darkwoods Conservation Area, owned and managed by the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC). Yet one area within Darkwoods—the Next Creek watershed—remains unprotected. This is about to change, as NCC is one step closer to purchasing the land with $650,000 in support from Columbia Basin Trust.

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Financial Aid for COTR Students

Financial Aid for COTR Students

Close to 100 College of the Rockies students received news in November that they are the beneficiaries of Columbia Basin Trust bursaries. The bursaries range from $250-$1,500 and are awarded […]

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Students “Do and Learn” in their Wild Backyards

Students “Do and Learn” in their Wild Backyards

With patches of snow on the ground, it’s a day for jackets and hoods up to protect ears from the cold.

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Just for Locals

Just for Locals

There’s a special new spot in the Slocan Valley. Backcountry huts are typically hot spots for tourists seeking authentic adventures, so for locals, it can be a challenge booking time even in a hut nearby.

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Reflections from our CEO

Reflections from our CEO

As 2019 begins, I find myself reflecting on all the hard work staff, partners and community groups put into making 2018 such an amazing year. In 2018 we redefined what […]

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