This report outlines the accomplishments made to date, discusses regional environmental conditions affecting mosquito populations and monitoring efforts, reviews the success in fulfilling the proposed deliverables, presents all final data, and identifies potential issues for the 2013 mosquito...Read more
This second report (in a three-part series) released by the HR Council for the Voluntary & Non-profit Sector (HR Council) contains the key findings from Canada-wide Surveys of Employers and Employees. The Survey of Employers provides empirical evidence about the characteristics of...Read more
This report describes findings from Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) surveys conducted with businesses in the tourism sector within the Basin Boundary region between 2012 and 2016. BRE is an action-oriented and community-based approach to business and economic development. It promotes job...Read more
The average increase of 4% in second home ownership over the past 5 years in the Columbia Basin Boundary region is substantially higher than the provincial average of 1%. The Columbia Valley has shown a significant increase (15%) in second home ownership. This level of increase has persisted...Read more
An analysis of population change over the last five years reveals some continued and emerging patterns of growth alongside continued pockets of rural decline in the Basin Boundary Region. Strong population growth in Nelson, Castlegar, Cranbrook, Creston, Kimberley, Trail, Rossland and the Elk...Read more
Data from Census 2011 reveals the population of the Columbia Basin Boundary region has returned to 2001 levels, rebounding from a decline in population of 3,704 as reported in the 2006 census. The communities that experienced the highest levels of growth over the last 10 years were Nelson,...Read more
This report discusses Creston's corporate strategic plan, which defines the business of the organization, clarifies its preferred future, and identifies strategic priorities. Municipalities whose operations are guided by a strategic plan can be more effective and efficient in using their...Read more
The Trail Family and Individual Resource Centre Society (F.A.I.R.) received funding from TeckServ to implement The Boys Connection Project. TeckServ is a Teck Service Learning Internship which is a partnership between Teck Metals and Selkirk College. Their goal is to “provide support for a...Read more
Rural Alternative Energy & Resiliency - TeckServ ReportRead more
Many communities in the Basin-Boundary region are concerned about water quality in the lakes and rivers that provide water for drinking, irrigation, and recreation, among other uses. Trends in the stress level of benthic invertebrate communities can help decision-makers understand the impact of...Read more
