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In Loving Memory ~ NELSON’S OWN GEM September 6, 1956 – May 4, 2026 It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Jean McAvin, who passed away on May 4, 2026, at the age of 69. Jean was truly Nelson’s own gem. She touched the lives of countless people through her kindness, humour, resilience, and generous spirit. Whether sharing a laugh, offering encouragement, or simply being present, Jean had a remarkable ability to make people feel welcome and valued.

Val loved her Nelson community in every way. Anyone who knew Val over the years in any way, come join us in celebrating the life of our amazing friend and loved one.

Kootenay canal generating station: July 20 to September 30 Published 10:30 am Tuesday, July 7, 2026 The 4.5-kilometre canal at the Kootenay Canal Generating Station is being drained this summer for upgrades to the concrete lining. To ensure public and worker safety, portions of the trail along the canal will be closed. Please be aware that this work may cause minor traffic delays and increased noise. Workers will be present on-site 24/7 for the duration of the project.

Striking nurses are reporting “widespread employer intimidation” as job action ramps up. “Nursing managers have started to threaten nurses, saying, ‘If you don’t clean a stretcher or if you don’t pick up something or stock something — these sorts of extra duties — then we’re going to report you to the College,’” B.C. Nurses’ Union President Adriane Gear told Black Press Media on Tuesday, July 7.

Only 31 Canadians have earned the highest professional designation available to golf course superintendents. T-Jay Creamer is now one of them. The sixth-year superintendent at Olympic View Golf Club has earned the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association’s (CGSA) Master Superintendent designation, recognizing excellence in management, leadership and professional development. “It’s been really neat to have a lot of recognition, people reach out and such,” Creamer said.

B.C. is retaining legal counsel to explore its options to sue OpenAI in California for the company’s failure to notify police about the alleged Tumbler Ridge shooter’s flagged online activity. This would add to several suits already filed by victims’ family members in the state.

Daily FIFA World Cup soccer match updates and news for Black Press Media publications. All three host nations of the 2026 World Cup have been eliminated in the round of 16. Canada was eliminated July 4, Mexico on July 5th and the United States on July 6. The United States were outplayed by Belgium and was defeated 4-1 on Monday (July 6) in Seattle, WA. Portugal was also eliminated after losing to Spain 1-0 earlier on Monday.

Water levels in the Arrow Lakes Reservoir have reached what is likely the high water mark for 2026. On July 3, the reservoir reached an elevation of 436.9 metres when measured at the Fauquier gauge. That level is 3.2 metres below full. The seasonal high came about two weeks later than 2025’s high which was 436.2 metres on June 19, 2025. In 2024, Arrow Lakes reached a peak elevation of 437 metres and in 2023, the peak was 439.06. From here on, BC Hydro expects the reservoir level to decrease.

Faced with mounting public concern about power- and water-hungry data centres, the B.C. government has taken action to limit the amount of electricity BC Hydro is willing to supply, forcing companies to bid for the right to connect. But the province doesn’t just have one electrical utility: Southeastern British Columbia is served by FortisBC.

Residential real estate activity in the Kootenay-Boundary region remained strong in June, with home sales continuing to outpace many other markets in British Columbia while inventory also increased. The Association of Interior Realtors reported 312 sales in the region last month, up from 267 in May and 4.7 per cent higher than June 2025. New listings totalled 547, down 4.4 per cent from a year earlier and below May’s 611 listings, while active listings rose 4.6 per cent year over year to 1,891.