Supporting the ideas and efforts of the people in the Columbia Basin
If you’re planning a culinary adventure through our area, this new tool will guide you to all the locally grown treasures. The BC Association of Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM) is bringing the province-wide BC Farmers’ Market Trail initiative to the Columbia Basin
Residents in 11 Columbia Basin communities will soon have new opportunities to interact with art created in the Basin by local artists. That’s because 13 works of public art will be installed with support of over $244,000 from Columbia Basin Trust’s Public Art Grants.
“Public art has long-term impact in several significant ways,” said Aimee Ambrosone. “It can engage minds, offer learning experiences, help provide a living to local artists and create a draw that affects the economies of our communities.”
New consumer-facing website puts those who grow, make, bake, raise & wild-harvest in BC on the map Farmers’ markets in British Columbia contribute more than $150 million to the provincial economy each year and the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets […]
School Works provides funding for apprenticeships and career-related positions A program to support Basin employers is evolving to better meet their long-term workforce needs and to support Basin high school and post-secondary students and trades apprentices to gain local career-related […]
The Trust’s Child Care Capital Grants support 42 child care centres Families in the Columbia Basin will soon have new and improved child care options. Columbia Basin Trust is providing $546,780 to 42 child care centres to upgrade equipment and […]
Columbia Basin Trust commits nearly $965,000 to 17 projects that address social issues Seventeen projects that aim to improve the lives of Columbia Basin residents by addressing social issues will soon be making a positive difference with nearly $965,000 in […]
