The data centre in Christina Lake has its first customer. Seeking to diversify revenues, DMG Blockchain Solutions this week confirmed … More
Tag: Business & Tech
Telus Building Fibre-Optic Network for Rock Creek, Kettle Valley Area
A 2022 collaboration between the federal government and the government of British Columbia continues to equip households throughout the province … More
‘Tech Edge’ Project to Support AI Adoption in Kootenays
This month, the Kootenay Association of Science and Technology garnered provincial funding for a tech-forward initiative. British Columbia is providing $100,000 to … More
Minimum Wage Rises in B.C.
As of Monday, June 1, the general minimum wage in British Columbia will rise to $18.25 an hour. The increase … More
Weekly Spotlight: Kettle River Museum in Midway
Constructed in 1900, the station building at the east end of Midway is seen by many every day as it … More
Hammy’s to Host Official Grand Opening Next Week
The official grand opening of Midway’s new grocery market is slated for April 29th. McMynn’s Family Foods recently closed a … More
Owner of Country Suds Dog Grooming in Greenwood Retires
The only dog groomer in Greenwood is shuttering. After nearly a decade in business, Country Suds Dog Grooming has officially … More
Grand Forks Concrete to Demo Innovation
Calgary-based technology startup-to-watch CURA Climate has signed an agreement with Grand Forks Concrete to deploy a pilot‑scale demonstration plant and first‑of‑kind commercial facility … More
Weekly Spotlight: Copper Eagle Cappuccino & Bakery in Greenwood
Situated at the base of an iconic heritage building, the venerable Copper Eagle Cappuccino & Bakery on Highway 3 has … More
McMynn’s Family Foods Sells After 114 Years
McMynn’s Family Foods, a Midway grocery institution spanning more than a century, has announced it is selling to Hammy’s.
Christina Lake to House ‘World-Class AI Data Centre’
DMG Blockchain Solutions has been awarded a $1.5 million “energy efficiency incentive” for its deployment of hydro direct liquid cooled … More
Spyce Adds More Grand Forks Restaurants to Delivery Platform
In May, we reported on the launch of Spyce, a food delivery service, in Boundary Country. Spyce Delivery launched out of … More
Mile Zero Motel Without a Restaurant as The Crossing Closes
Residents of Boundary Country were this summer pleased to learn that Greenwood icon Mama’s Grill would return to feed the … More
Historic Midway Hotel is Back in Business
Since first opening in the early 1900s, the two-storey Midway Hotel on Fifth Avenue has been a cultural cornerstone of … More
Spyce Launches Food Delivery Service in Grand Forks
Food delivery services generated roughly $2 billion in Canada in 2019, according to estimates. By 2024, that market size had … More
New Hotel Coming to Downtown Grand Forks
A new hotel is coming to Grand Forks. Occupying the site of the former Provincial Hotel on Market Ave, the … More
Canada Post Strike Ends (For Now) as Workers Return to Duty
The Canada Post workers’ strike, after more than a month, is ending as the Canada Industrial Relations Board orders the … More
Industrial Park to Build Seven-Acre Rooftop Solar Farm
In 2016, Michael and Sharon Molnar purchased the former site of the shuttered Lavington Glass Plant in Coldstream. The Molnars … More
Government Supports Entrepreneurship in Rural B.C. with $4M Investment
Businesses in rural British Columbia play a pivotal role in the economy by creating jobs and thriving communities, according to … More
Okanagan Region Adopts AI Tech to Clean Up Recycling Collection
The Regional District of Central Okanagan believes that leveraging modern technology is an important step toward optimizing recycling in B.C. … More
Kelowna’s CRWN.ai Garners Government Support to Innovate Electric Grid
Last year, Innovate BC and the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program provided a combined total of $2 million in … More
Drones Target Okanagan Orchards to Improve Yields with High Tech
The City of Kelowna is tapping into aerial technology as the Okanagan ushers in what it calls a “new era of … More
BC Wildfire Service Taps Technology to Help Combat Fire Spread
Wildfires, by definition, are a natural phenomenon and an integral component of healthy ecological cycles. But urbanization, shifting foresting practices, … More
A Brief History of McDonald’s in Grand Forks
It was more than one decade ago now that the Golden Arches first glinted in the Grand Forks, B.C. sunlight. … More
British Columbians ‘Seriously Concerned’ About Canadian Economy in 2024
Canadians are “seriously concerned” about the state of the economy heading into 2024, a recent report from Dye & Durham … More
Big White Resort Taps B.C. Tech to Keep Skiers Safe Through Winter
North American ski hills get about 80 million visits per year. Big White Ski Resort near Kelowna sees more than … More
Construction of McDonald’s in Grand Forks Approaches Completion
It was a big deal for the city of Grand Forks when Boundary Country’s first Tim Hortons opened in 2022; the bustling … More
Mama’s Pacific Grill in Greenwood Announces Closure
One of Greenwood’s only restaurants is shuttering. Mama’s Pacific Grill, situated on the Crowsnest Highway, has officially closed. “Yes, the … More
Pacific Agriculture Show to Highlight Farming Innovation Across B.C.
Every January, the Pacific Agriculture Show at Tradex in Abbotsford showcases the latest innovative technology targeting British Columbia’s bustling agriculture industry. “Our … More
Iconic IKEA Brand Invests to Bolster Presence in B.C. Market
A downtown Vancouver condo unit, 30 floors up with a patio overlooking historical Yaletown and lush False Creek. Sounds pretty … More
