Glass is an under-recycled material that one BC-based startup is up-cycling toward a more sustainable economy. Mosa Technologies founders Prishita Agarwal … More
Category: DISTRICT NOTES
University of British Columbia Research Tilts Tech Toward Safety
Is it worth risking your life just to “save” a few minutes? Of course not—but to some degree, many folks … More
Boundary Expo Recreation Centre Readies Rink for Hockey Season
It’s getting brisk inside the Boundary Expo Recreation Centre. That is because the hockey arena, situated within Midway, is preparing … More
Downtown Brewery Tells Boundary Country to ‘Settle the Fork Down’
After more than three years in the making, passion project Grand Forks Beer Co. became reality in 2022 with an … More
Simple Solution Helps Cafes in BC Recycle Coffee Waste
Vancouver’s ambitious aim to become “zero-waste” by 2040 necessitates innovative solutions to revamp the city’s lacklustre waste disposal system. Enter … More
Grand Forks Denounces Vandal’s ‘Attack on Democracy’
A recent act of vandalism performed against the Grand Forks City Hall is not being taken lightly. A window near … More
BC Startup Empowers Canadians Struggling with Fertility
A British Columbia-based entrepreneur has launched an online startup that sells at-home insemination kits. Alongside partner Kristine Wilson, Mandy Potter … More
Government Neglect Creates BC ‘Firestorm’
In 2003, British Columbia suffered a season of severe wildfire. The provincial government thus commissioned an investigation, which resulted in … More
Forest Tracker Keeps Watchful Eye Over Old-Growth Logging in BC
Working with computers since his earliest teenage years, Dax Dasilva seemed destined for a career in tech. The Vancouver-born entrepreneur … More
Canadian Space Agency Developing Wildfire Detection System to Protect BC Forest
Wildfires have been known to devastate communities throughout BC. Recent smoky skies from Okanagan and Shuswap fires remind us that … More
Rain Sweeps Away Smoke in Boundary Country
Wildfire smoke reached Boundary Country last week. The smoke impacted air quality in the region, a bulletin alert from the … More
Lind Creek Dam Removal to Restore Fish Habitat in Greenwood
Say goodbye to a dam in Greenwood, and hello to a fish habitat. Residents of Canada’s Smallest City will have … More
Smoky Skies Settle in Boundary Country
Smoke, originating from wildfires and arson in the Okanagan and elsewhere, reached Boundary Country this week. Wildfire and arson smoke … More
Cost of Fuel on Electric Highway at Risk of Rising
British Columbians are among the highest adopters of Zero Emission Vehicles in North America, with approximately 18% of new light-duty … More
Crafted Espresso and Tasty Treats Delight in Greenwood
Locals and passersby alike are spoiled when it comes to delicious coffee and snacks in Canada’s Smallest City. The Boundary … More
Community Futures Boundary Supports Local Entrepreneurs
Community Futures Boundary operates as a catalyst for local economic development. As part of a network of three dozen rurally … More
Rock Creek Fall Fair is ‘Proud to Be Country’ in 2023
Last year, the Rock Creek and Boundary Fair Association resurrected the Fall Fair after Covid-19 receded. Government restrictions had nearly … More
Why Does Boundary Country Have Great Weather?
In Canada, the weather is a constant topic of discussion. We love to complain about the weather, mostly, and for … More
Boogie Bash Returns to Rock Creek This August
A weekend of organized events for motorcycle enthusiasts is set to descend on Rock Creek. With riders from all over … More
Boundary Country Herb Farm Brews Canadian Twist on Tea
When Brad McNish and Sheila Didomenicantonio traded the hustle and bustle of city life for a picturesque farm on the edge … More
