News & Stories - Page 48 - Columbia Basin Trust

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May 10, 2021 • 5 minutes

A Sunny Future for a Shade-making Business

Shade Sails in Revelstoke push their prospects even higher.

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May 11, 2021 • 3 minutes

Volunteers Set Up for Success

Columbia Valley SAR Strengthens Operations to Match Specialized Rescue Measures.

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May 18, 2021 • 4 minutes

Society Preserves Historical Powerhouse

The Sullivan Mine & Railway Historical Society preserves historical powerhouse to add to user experience.

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May 20, 2021 • 2 minutes

Affordable Homes on the Way in Rossland

People working in Rossland will soon have access to 37 affordable rental homes, with construction starting on a new mixed-use building in the community. The project is targeted toward individuals […]

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May 26, 2021 • 5 minutes

First Nations Increase Stocks of High Quality, Affordable Housing

First Nations communities in the Columbia Basin are moving ahead with building and improving housing stock—adding additional affordable housing options and professional development opportunities—while being supported by unique and innovative partnerships.

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May 26, 2021 • 1 minute

Kootenay families to benefit from new child care spaces

More parents in the Kootenays will be able to return to work, go back to school or pursue other opportunities as the Province and the Trust invest in new, licensed child care spaces, about 50 of which are expected to open in the fall. The Province is supporting three projects to create 125 new licensed child care spaces in Trail, Fernie and Elkford. The Trust is a partner on projects in Trail and Elkford.

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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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May 31, 2021 • 2 minutes

Affordable rental building opening in Nelson

Families, seniors and people with disabilities with low to moderate incomes in Nelson are moving into 43 affordable rental homes, with the first affordable housing project opening in the community in […]

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June 4, 2021 • 4 minutes

Building homes the thinkBright way

thinkBright Homes hires an apprentice to help build eco-friendly homes.

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June 4, 2021 • 1 minute

122 New Affordable Housing Units Coming to the Basin

Updated September 28, 2021 Trust Providing $3 Million Toward 122 New Affordable Housing Units in Aq’am, Fruitvale, Kaslo, New Denver, Sparwood and Valemount “The Trust is thrilled to partner with […]

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June 10, 2021 • 5 minutes

Scholarship Supports Student Dreams and Career Aspirations

2021 Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship recipients announced Four students in the Columbia Basin who have shown perseverance and triumphed over adversity are the recipients of financial support to advance their […]

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