News & Stories - Page 33 - Columbia Basin Trust

March 22, 2019 • 3 minutes

A Brighter Future for Families

How can businesses be better employers to parents, especially ones with children who have extra needs? How can funders support programs and projects that will impact children in important ways?

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March 22, 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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March 26, 2019 • 3 minutes

Public Spaces Add State-of-the-Art Technology

Access to state-of-the-art technology can spark opportunities to learn, connect and bring creative ideas to life. Nine communities in the Columbia Basin will soon have new digital equipment, software and other technologies that people can use for free to enhance their digital literacy and get creative. These purchases are being made with support of over $613,000 from Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Technology Program.

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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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March 28, 2019 • 3 minutes

Hope Takes Flight

In her 70s, Margaret discovered she had breast cancer and a large mass in her pelvis.

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March 28, 2019 • 2 minutes

Community Buildings Get Energized

Renewable energy upgrades in 16 community buildings will generate energy, increase energy efficiency and sustainability, and reduce energy costs. These projects are being realized with over $650,000 in support from Columbia Basin Trust’s Energy Sustainability Grants.

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April 4, 2019 • 5 minutes

Feeding Families, Reducing Food Waste

More people in the Columbia Basin will have better access to nutritious food and healthy meals as ten food recovery projects move forward to reduce food waste and help families meet their basic needs. These projects are receiving over $440,000 from Columbia Basin Trust.

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April 5, 2019 • 2 minutes

A Safe Space

“You don’t need an appointment. Just drop in for a coffee or tea and a chat,” says Linley McLean, Executive Director of the Golden Women’s Resource Centre.

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April 9, 2019 • 1 minute

Closer to Home

Matt says hiring an apprentice has multiple benefits for his business. Freightliner of Cranbrook is a full-service parts, sales and service dealership for commercial trucks. Service Manager Matt Johnson recently […]

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April 12, 2019 • 3 minutes

Beyond Great Beer

This weekend, the Trail Beer Refinery will throw a birthday party.

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April 25, 2019 • 4 minutes

More Affordable Housing Options Coming Soon

Columbia Basin Trust is providing nearly $1.5 million to help build 118 new affordable housing units in in Cranbrook, Fernie, Nelson, Trail and Valemount.

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