It is likely of no surprise that Retail Trade and Accommodation and Food Services are the most represented sectors in the Basin-Boundary economy, but did you know that Professional, Scientific and Technical Services also plays a huge role in our economy (with Manufacturing following closely)? Or, that nearly half of the businesses surveyed in the Basin-Boundary region plan to … [More]
The Basin-Boundary region is host to a number of diverse community-based organizations working to support local agriculture and promote consumption of locally-produced food. The RDI’s Regional Food Systems project helps these organizations achieve their mandate by engaging in research designed to meet some of the region’s key agricultural information … [More]
With over 150 social non-profits serving our region, it’s no surprise that RDI’s recent survey shows a diversity in the characteristics, capacity, and approach to providing social services. With most groups in operation for 10 years or more, a wide range of services are provided – from counselling to food security, parenting programs to palliative care. There is a broad range … [More]
Did you know that building activity and business counts are both on the rise in our region? Or that almost 14,000 hectares burned during the latest wildfire season? These issues and many more are explored in the Rural Development Institute’s 2015 State of the Basin Snapshot Report. The State of the Basin initiative is an indicator monitoring program that reports on … [More]
More than 70 residents from across the region came together to discuss workforce development concepts, innovations and next steps. The day started with a keynote presentation delivered by Dr. Greg Halseth from the University of British Columbia’s Community Development Institute. View keynote presentation. Next, an experts panel considered questions related to the workforce … [More]
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Basin-Boundary Agricultural Planning: The Regional Perspective