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People shop in a grocery store in Montreal, Wednesday, November 16, 2022. The picture of how the economy fared in May will become a little clearer with a pair of reports from Statistics Canada this week.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the…

 

Sarah Fontaine has advanced to Top 8 with her “Shine A Light” design in “World’s Star Nail Artist” competition. All photos via Instagram: garnish_nailart.

Trail nail artist shines a light; makes Top 8 ‘World’s Star Nail Artist’ contest

Reel and photos: The next challenge for World’s Star Nail Artist is due June 12

 

Tanglefoot Vet recently won the 2023 Canadian Veterinary Practice of the Year award from the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.

Tanglefoot veterinary clinic celebrates national honour with community festivities

Join Tanglefoots’ Open House June 17 for fun, activities, adoption opportunities and more

  • Jun 5, 2023

 

The Faces of Pride series features portraits of Cranbrook’s LGBTQ2IA+ community from internationally renowned photographer Joel Robison. Robison included a photo of himself in the collection, pictured above, which will be displayed alongside other portraits at Key City Theatre and provide information about the artist (Gillian Francis photo)

Faces of Pride: An artistic journey into the heart and soul of Cranbrook’s LGBTQ2IA+ community

The art show, debuting June 8, shows the love, hope and uncertainty that defines queer identity

The Faces of Pride series features portraits of Cranbrook’s LGBTQ2IA+ community from internationally renowned photographer Joel Robison. Robison included a photo of himself in the collection, pictured above, which will be displayed alongside other portraits at Key City Theatre and provide information about the artist (Gillian Francis photo)
Sarah’s ET design that advanced her to the preliminary challenge. Photo: garnish_art on Instagram

Kootenay nail artist advances to Top 9 in ‘World’s Star Nail Artist’ competition

Nail art and I go way back, Sarah Fontaine says …

Sarah’s ET design that advanced her to the preliminary challenge. Photo: garnish_art on Instagram
Marie-Eve Fradette of Apple Quill Farm in Wycliffe sells farm fresh eggs to a customer. Apple Quill had a bountiful display of herbs and vegetables, and their tomato and strawberry seedlings sold quickly (Gillian Francis photo)

PHOTOS: Farmers Market brings bounty of produce to Cranbrook

The market, running May 27 to October 28, will set up shop beside Rotary Park each Saturday

Marie-Eve Fradette of Apple Quill Farm in Wycliffe sells farm fresh eggs to a customer. Apple Quill had a bountiful display of herbs and vegetables, and their tomato and strawberry seedlings sold quickly (Gillian Francis photo)
The Station Salon owner Tracy Featherling gives us the details on what to expect in style trends this Spring.

Spring hair trends are here … you might be surprised by what’s making a comeback!

Colours and curls among the top trends, says this Cranbrook style expert

  • Feb 27, 2023
The Station Salon owner Tracy Featherling gives us the details on what to expect in style trends this Spring.
Ebus will be taking over the route through Williams Lake to run an inter-city service between Prince George and Kamloops. (Contributed)

Inter-city bus route Kamloops to Prince George to be taken over by Ebus

Adventure Charters announced Dec. 21 they would no longer be offering the service

Ebus will be taking over the route through Williams Lake to run an inter-city service between Prince George and Kamloops. (Contributed)
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy George Heyman and local MLA Brittny Anderson tour KC Recycling’s plastic recycling plant. Photo: Submitted

Kootenay company partners to ‘Close the Loop’ for recycled plastic

KC Recycling is currently recycling over 2,000MT annually of polypropylene

Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy George Heyman and local MLA Brittny Anderson tour KC Recycling’s plastic recycling plant. Photo: Submitted
Armstrong Regional Cooperative announced it has purchased three Husky fuel stations in Vernon, Salmon Arm and Cranbrook. (armstrong.coop)

Armstrong Co-op purchases fuel stations in Okanagan, Kootenays

Three Husky outlets in Vernon, Salmon Arm and Cranbrook bought

Armstrong Regional Cooperative announced it has purchased three Husky fuel stations in Vernon, Salmon Arm and Cranbrook. (armstrong.coop)
People purchase ice cream from one of Meedo Falou’s Rainbow Ice Cream trucks, in Tsawwassen, B.C., on Monday, August 1, 2022. Much of Canada has been sweltering, but that’s cold comfort for ice cream truck vendors like Falou, who says inflation and high fuel costs are melting away his profits. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

VIDEO: B.C. ice cream truck operator says inflation is chilling business, despite summer swelter

Rainbow Ice Cream owner says cost of sweet treat has gone up 60 per cent

People purchase ice cream from one of Meedo Falou’s Rainbow Ice Cream trucks, in Tsawwassen, B.C., on Monday, August 1, 2022. Much of Canada has been sweltering, but that’s cold comfort for ice cream truck vendors like Falou, who says inflation and high fuel costs are melting away his profits. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Mediation followed a near unanimous strike vote (99.4 per cent) taken by Teck Trail union members earlier this month. Photo: Trail Times

Teck Trail union workers to vote on tentative agreement starting Thursday

Ballots will be tallied and results released after voting closes Friday, July 8 at 5 p.m.

Mediation followed a near unanimous strike vote (99.4 per cent) taken by Teck Trail union members earlier this month. Photo: Trail Times
Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation Ravi Kahlon
 was chided by Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce president Ken Dennis in a Friday, March 18 letter, for making what Dennis termed a ‘misleading’ statement about provincial government benefits for business during the pandemic. (file)

B.C. minister chided for ‘misleading’ statement about pandemic benefits for business

‘Our members have not been filling their pockets with free public money’

Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation Ravi Kahlon
 was chided by Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce president Ken Dennis in a Friday, March 18 letter, for making what Dennis termed a ‘misleading’ statement about provincial government benefits for business during the pandemic. (file)
The Patch owner Christopher Shurety (right) and colleague Morgan (left) display some of their favourites of this year’s “ugly” Christmas sweater collection. (Kiernan Green/News Staff)

B.C. shop sources bounty of answers to the ugly holiday sweater dilemma

Despite pandemic challenges, Victoria’s The Patch on Yates continues its annual tradition

The Patch owner Christopher Shurety (right) and colleague Morgan (left) display some of their favourites of this year’s “ugly” Christmas sweater collection. (Kiernan Green/News Staff)
Rossland Prop Master Paul Wagner is hoping to bring some movie business back to the West Kootenay. Photo: Submitted Trail jeweller Paul Durkin (pictured) was enlisted to design and create rings for the hit Netlix movie Love Hard by props master Paul Wagner. Photo: Jim Bailey

Kootenay props master’s work featured in Netflix Christmas rom-com Love Hard

Props Master Paul Wagner wants to see more movie business come through the Kootenay

Rossland Prop Master Paul Wagner is hoping to bring some movie business back to the West Kootenay. Photo: Submitted Trail jeweller Paul Durkin (pictured) was enlisted to design and create rings for the hit Netlix movie Love Hard by props master Paul Wagner. Photo: Jim Bailey
Cameron Ezzy has his ducks trained as pest control officers. Through his business, Slugs N’ Bugs for Lunch, he will come to your home and rid your garden of slugs. Photo by Terry Farrell

VIDEO: B.C. entrepreneur opens pest control business with ducks as employees

Slugs n’ Bugs For Lunch will take care of your garden pests naturally

Cameron Ezzy has his ducks trained as pest control officers. Through his business, Slugs N’ Bugs for Lunch, he will come to your home and rid your garden of slugs. Photo by Terry Farrell
Staycation Box featuring an Indian experience. (Contributed photo)

B.C. company aims to bring international vacation experience to front door

‘Staycation Boxes’ launched two months ago, includes food bank donation

Staycation Box featuring an Indian experience. (Contributed photo)
Nicky Heiz is the Operations Manager for Stahl Electric in Cranbrook. "Nicky is truly indispensable," Kendra Stahl says.

She’s the SPARK in this electrical company

A master at multi-tasking, Nicky Heiz loves to be busy and loves to help

  • Nov 9, 2020
Nicky Heiz is the Operations Manager for Stahl Electric in Cranbrook. "Nicky is truly indispensable," Kendra Stahl says.
Stahl Electric offers local business owners maintenance packages for continued care of your building’s electrical needs.

Considering business renovations? The time is NOW with extra energy incentives

This Cranbrook electrician will help you find big savings through rebates and retrofitting

  • Jul 27, 2020
Stahl Electric offers local business owners maintenance packages for continued care of your building’s electrical needs.
Laura Cornale of Laura’s Coffee Corner currently has six employees, down from 16, because most would prefer to stay home and collect CERB, she said. (File photo)

Turning down work: CERB causing issues for some B.C. restaurants

‘It’s the most frustrating thing I’ve encountered, ever, in my life.’

Laura Cornale of Laura’s Coffee Corner currently has six employees, down from 16, because most would prefer to stay home and collect CERB, she said. (File photo)