In the Columbia Basin-Boundary region, demand for locally-produced food exceeds the current supply. One of the most commonly-cited challenges associated with expansion of the local food supply is a shortage of available farmland, especially that which can be purchased at an affordable price. In...Read more
This excel spreadsheet contains listings for RDI datasets including: Pillar, Theme, Dataset, Layer, Sensitivity, Meta Data Comments, Data Source, Date Received columns.Read more
The RDI is proud to announce the release of Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) reports for Kicking Horse Country and Nakusp. As part of a 3-year...Read more
In the fall of 2014, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) completed an Agriculture Plan, joining the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) and the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK), which both published Agriculture Plans in 2011. Together, these three plans cover the...Read more
In 2014, the RDI began a research project focused on Identifying Opportunities to Increase Food Production and Improve Food Security in the Columbia Basin-Boundary region. Elements of this line of research have included: common themes in the region’s agricultural plans, availability and costs of...Read more
Our region’s climate, and projected changes related to temperature and precipitation regimes, are important factors influencing the long-term sustainability of the Columbia Basin-Boundary food system. Research to inform climate change adaptation efforts was identified as an important information...Read more
In honour of International Women’s Day, we are taking a look at gender-based differences in Columbia BasinBoundary incomes. Pre-tax income distribution is an indicator of the earning opportunities and potential within our society. Examining the differences in the distribution of income between...Read more
Project purpose is to better understand how local amenities can be linked and leveraged to attract and retain new residents in the Columbia Basin-Boundary region of BC. Includes guiding questions, timeline, and possible funders.Read more
1 page document providing evaluation and criteria for 4 RDI project (2016-17). Projects include climate change adaptation, poverty reduction, economic development and performance measurement, and rural resident attraction.Read more
This report describes findings from Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) surveys conducted at 40 businesses in the mining and metallurgical sector between 2012 and 2015. BRE is an actionoriented and community-based approach to business and economic development. It promotes job growth by...Read more
