Updated Community Profiles Now Available

2015 Community Profiles for each of the 28 municipalities in the Columbia Basin-Boundary region are now available. The profiles feature statistical data drawing on a variety of sources, including purchased data and primary sourced local data. “These profiles will be of interest to a cross-section of users, from investors looking to buy a business to social non-profits working … [More]

RDI Engages in Policy Discussions and Sharing of Our Lessons Learned

It has been a busy time at the RDI as the team has worked to engage local, provincial and international stakeholders in emerging policy discussions. Lessons learned from the first 4 years of our institute’s journey have also been shared with national and international audiences. “It is exciting to engage in these provincial, national and international level policy … [More]

Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation Launches the State of Rural Canada Report

After Decades of Neglect, it’s Time for Rural Reinvestment Sean Markey doesn’t mince words. “We have been neglecting rural Canada,” he said. “There is no question about it. Despite the vital role of rural places in this country we have ignored rural Canada and run down the capital invested in rural regions by previous generations.” Markey, an associate professor at the Simon … [More]

RDI Partners with AKBLG to Host Aging in the Kootenays Learning Event

The Association of Kootenay-Boundary Local Governments (AKBLG) is partnering with the RDI to host a learning event focused on regional demographic shifts relating to our region’s aging population. These shifts will create new challenges and opportunities for our region. The event will bring local government, education, health and seniors advocacy leaders together to learn … [More]

SFU Student Engages in Workforce Development Research

Simon Fraser University doctoral candidate Sarah Breen is partnering with the Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation, Simon Fraser University, and the RDI to support workforce development research over the next 4 months. The research will focus on better understanding training, engagement and retention barriers of 17-25 year olds. “We don’t know a lot about this age group, … [More]