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Apply Now for Arts and Culture Grants
January 12, 2026 • 2 minutes

Apply Now for Arts and Culture Grants

People and organizations in the Columbia Basin that would like to pursue arts and culture projects are invited to apply for grants from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA). The […]

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Basin Libraries Enhance Accessibility
January 7, 2026 • 3 minutes

Basin Libraries Enhance Accessibility

Libraries across British Columbia are working to ensure everyone can access information, ideas and services. Building on this commitment, 13 public libraries in the Columbia Basin are receiving more than […]

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Tracks for Today, Planning for Tomorrow
January 6, 2026 • 4 minutes

Tracks for Today, Planning for Tomorrow

With close to 500 members, the Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club is a busy and growing recreation non-profit. To help set tracks for their future, the Club enlisted the support of the Trust's Non-profit Advisors Program to develop a new strategic plan.

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Expanding Connectivity for People in the Basin
December 11, 2025 • 3 minutes

Expanding Connectivity for People in the Basin

People in more than 2,650 households will soon have better access to high-speed internet, as seven more Columbia Basin communities get closer to accessing online services made possible through additional […]

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New Land Acquisition to Reopen Long-term Public Access to the Goat River
December 11, 2025 • 3 minutes

New Land Acquisition to Reopen Long-term Public Access to the Goat River

Columbia Basin Trust is supporting the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) to purchase 3823 Goat Canyon Road in Electoral Area B, a 4.4-acre property that will become a future […]

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A Snapshot of Volunteerism in the Columbia Basin
December 8, 2025 • 2 minutes

A Snapshot of Volunteerism in the Columbia Basin

Giving back is important to people in the Basin with almost two-thirds of residents 15 years and older volunteering in their communities.

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When Youth Step up to Volunteer, Everyone Wins
December 8, 2025 • 3 minutes

When Youth Step up to Volunteer, Everyone Wins

Youth in the Basin make a difference in the lives of their communities each day through their volunteer efforts including as part of Basin Youth Network.

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Supporting Community Food Programs
December 2, 2025 • 4 minutes

Supporting Community Food Programs

To support the essential work of food banks and food programs in the Basin this December, the Trust is donating $5000 to each of 40 food banks, First Nations communities and Metis associations.

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Helping Hands and Caring Hearts
November 27, 2025 • 6 minutes

Helping Hands and Caring Hearts

Volunteers are at the heart of the Arrow Slocan Lakes Community Services Society.

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Food Banks Upgrade Their Spaces and Equipment
November 25, 2025 • 3 minutes

Food Banks Upgrade Their Spaces and Equipment

Food banks across the region are upgrading their facilities and equipment to create safer, more efficient spaces for volunteers and clients. With support from Columbia Basin Trust, these improvements will […]

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More Accessible, Inclusive Play Spaces On the Way
November 19, 2025 • 2 minutes

More Accessible, Inclusive Play Spaces On the Way

Children thrive when they have places to play, explore and connect. Five communities are enhancing accessibility in their recreational spaces to ensure more children, and their families, can take part […]

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Non-profits Move Forward on Energy Efficiency and Climate Resilience
November 12, 2025 • 3 minutes

Non-profits Move Forward on Energy Efficiency and Climate Resilience

Communities and organizations across the Columbia Basin are taking action to make their buildings and operations more energy efficient, more resilient to climate change and lower in greenhouse gas emissions, […]

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