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In photos: International Women’s Day March in Kamloops – The Wren ‘My body, my choice,’ women in Kamloops chanted while advocating for justice and equality for International Women’s Day.

In photos: International Women’s Day March in Kamloops 💜 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social
‘My body, my choice,’: Women in Kamloops advocate for justice and equality on International Women’s Day.
#Kamloops #InternationalWomensDay #KamloopsWomensDay

Building community in Kamloops through the Silent Book Club – The Wren Readers can attend the Silent Book Club meetings in Kamloops to share their love for reading and build a community.

Building community in Kamloops through the Silent Book Club 📖 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social
Readers can attend the Silent Book Club meetings in Kamloops to share their love for reading and build a community.
#Kamloops #BCNews #SilentBookClub #CommunityinKamloops

In photos: Kamloops School of the Arts students take centre stage at first science fair in 5 years – The Wren ‘I hope families see the depth of thinking,’ from students at the Kamloops School of the Arts 2026 science fair, teacher says.

In photos: Kamloops School of the Arts students take centre stage at first science fair in 5 years ⚛️
‘I hope families see the depth of thinking,’ from students at the Kamloops School of the Arts 2026 science fair, teacher says.
#BCNews #Inphotos #Kamloops #sciencefair

City staff explore Kamloops-wide safer streets research after council rejects pilot program to reduce speeds – The Wren After a 30 kilometre per hour pilot program was rejected in council, city staff work to create a policy to improve road safety in Kamloops.

City staff explore Kamloops-wide safer streets research after council rejects pilot program to reduce speeds 🦺
After a 30 kilometre per hour pilot program was rejected in council, city staff work to create a practical, enforceable policy for high traffic areas.
#Kamloops #BCNews #roadsafety

What to expect when expecting: A guide to maternity care in Kamloops – The Wren Advocates are working to fill in the gaps in maternity care in Kamloops. Here’s what you should know.

What to expect when expecting: A guide to maternity care in Kamloops 👶 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social
Advocates are working to fill in the gaps in maternity care in Kamloops. Here’s what you should know.
#Kamloops #BCnews #maternitycare

Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc provides update on burial investigation – The Wren The First Nation continues to pursue governmental records and shares potential next steps in the ongoing investigation at Kamloops Indian Residential School.

Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc provides update on burial investigation 💬
The First Nation continues to pursue governmental records and shares potential next steps in the ongoing investigation at Kamloops Indian Residential School.
#BCnews #Kamloops #Tkemlups #Secwépemc #KamloopsIndianResidentialSchool

The rise of Secwépemc defender Jaylah Bottle – The Wren From Kamloops ice to university hockey, the National Aboriginal Hockey Championship star reflects on a year of wins and the year ahead.

The rise of Secwépemc defender Jaylah Bottle 🏒
From Kamloops ice to university hockey, the National Aboriginal Hockey Championship star reflects on a year of wins and the year ahead.
#Kamloops #BCnews #Secwépemc #hockey #universityhockey

Fact check: What to know about Kamloops’ new transitional housing project on McGill Road – The Wren An $8-million temporary housing project promises structured support for people leaving shelters, but in Kamloops’ industrial corridor, some business owners worry the development could bring new challe...

Fact check: What to know about Kamloops’ new transitional housing project on McGill Road 🏗️ by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social
Some business owners worry the development could bring new challenges to their doorstep, The Wren assessed this concerns in the story.
#Kamloops #BCnews #housingproject

The Wren won a Silver Award in the Best Patriotic Story category at the Canadian Online Publishing Awards 🏅
The winning story covers how Kamloopsians have celebrated Canada Day through the years.
#Kamloops #BCnews #COPAs
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The Wren won a Silver Award in the Best Photo Journalism category at the Canadian Online Publishing Awards 🏅
The winning story covers the remembrance of those lost to the toxic drug crisis.
#Kamloops #BCnews #COPAs

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The Wren News presents: 2026 Kamloops trivia! The Wren News team presents: Community trivia hosted by Bright Eye Brewing

The Wren News Trivia! 🎉
Introducing Community Trivia at Bright Eye Brewing on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. Support our news organization by attending and purchasing a table.
#Kamloops #Kamloopsevents #Trivia

A peek into Kamloops’ organic waste collection program – The Wren Local experts share how the city's organic waste collection initiative is making a difference.

A peek into Kamloops’ organic waste collection program ♻️ by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social
Local experts share how the city’s organic waste collection initiative is making a difference.
#BCnews #Composting #Kamloops #waste

Was great to partner with @thewrennews.ca on this. If you want to do a collab, lemme know!

New art exhibition invites Kamloops to remember, mourn and celebrate the Red Bridge – The Wren ‘This is a celebration of a historic landmark that touched all of us,’ Shay Paul, co-curator of the exhibition says.

New art exhibition invites Kamloops to remember, mourn and celebrate the Red Bridge 🎨 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social
‘This is a celebration of a historic landmark that touched all of us,’ Shay Paul, co-curator of the exhibition says.
#BCnews #Kamloops #RedBridge

‘More than just a news report’: Loved ones reflect on Muhammad “Ash” Zafar’s life and legacy – The Wren Friends and coworkers honour Muhammad “Ash” Zafar during a candlelight vigil Jan. 19.

‘More than just a news report’: Loved ones reflect on Muhammad “Ash” Zafar’s life and legacy ❤️‍🩹 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social
Friends and coworkers honour Muhammad “Ash” Zafar during a candlelight vigil Jan. 19.
#BCnews #Kamloops #MuhammadAshZafar

What does the Cowichan title case mean for Kamloops? As misconceptions spread about Indigenous land claims and private property, lawyers unpack the history and local implications.

Land claims, clarified: What does the Quw’utsun Nation title case mean for Kamloops? 💬 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social
As misconceptions spread about Indigenous land claims and private property, lawyers unpack the history, legal realities and local implications.
#Kamloops #Tkemlups #landclaims

@dumb.baby we might be interested in doing a story we sent you a DM

What are some Secwépemc traditions celebrated in the winter? – The Wren Long winter evenings supported rest, knowledge sharing, spirituality and more, says Secwépemc cultural advisor Ted Gottfriedson.

What are some Secwépemc traditions celebrated in the winter? ❄️ by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social
Long winter evenings supported rest, knowledge sharing, spirituality and more, says Secwépemc cultural advisor Ted Gottfriedson.
#BCnews #Kamloops #Secwépemc #Tkʼemlúps

New agreement lays groundwork Neskonlith–TNRD relations Signed Dec. 18, the agreement outlines a formal process for cooperation on planning, development and key regional issues.

‘Now and into the future’: New agreement lays groundwork for Neskonlith–TNRD relations 💬
Signed Dec. 18, the agreement outlines a formal process for cooperation on planning, development and key regional issues.
#TNRD #BCnews

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Tk'emlúps Healing House envisions ‘reclamation, resilience and self-determination’ Kúkwpi7 Rosanne Casimir sits down to discuss the Tk'emlúps Healing House for residential school survivors and descendants.

Tk’emlúps Healing House envisions ‘reclamation, resilience and self-determination’ by @lyssamartin.bsky.social
Kúkwpi7 Rosanne Casimir sits down with The Wren read more below.
#Kamloops #Tk’emlúps #BCnews #Secwépemc
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Kamloops authors you should know about – The Wren A locally curated list of authors to support this holiday season and throughout the year.

Kamloops authors you should know about by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social
A locally curated list of authors to support this holiday season and throughout the year.
#Kamloops #BCnews #localauthors
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Will Kamloops be an AI hub? – The Wren With 6 AI data centres finding a home in the region, what impacts will the energy-hefty centres have?

Will Kamloops be an AI hub? 🧑‍💻 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social
With 6 AI data centres finding a home in the region, what impacts will the energy-hefty centres have?
#Kamloops #AIdatacentres #BCnews
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A do-it-yourself holiday gifting guide – The Wren Want to put a personal spin on your holiday gifts and save money? Here are a few options for your whole list.

A do-it-yourself holiday gifting guide 🎁 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social
Want to put a personal spin on your holiday gifts and save money? Here are a few options for your whole list.
#Kamloops #DIYgifts #Holidaygiftingguide
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Kamloopsians unite against residential school denialism After an event at Thompson Rivers University Kamloopsians showcased that residential "school" denialism is unwelcomed in Tkʼemlúps.

‘Hatred is not welcome here’: Kamloopsians unite against residential school denialism 💭 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social
Across Canada, the movement of residential “school” denialism keeps growing.
#Kamloops #BCnews #Tkemlups #Secwépemc
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Is there a non-alcoholic movement in Kamloops? – The Wren ‘I call alcohol free products, life uninterrupted,’ says co-owner of Mocktail Mixery. Non-alcoholic options are growing in Kamloops.

Is there a non-alcoholic movement in Kamloops? 🍹 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social
‘I call alcohol free products, life uninterrupted,’ says co-owner of Mocktail Mixery.
#Kamloops #non-alcoholic #BCnews
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In-depth: What is it like to be a sex worker in Kamloops? 'We are the ones best positioned to say what we need in this industry,' a sex worker in Kamloops tells The Wren.

In depth: How Kamloops sex workers find support through community ❤️‍🩹 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social
‘We are the ones best positioned to say what we need in this industry,’ a sex worker in Kamloops tells The Wren.
#BCnews #Kamloops #KSACC
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In photos: Indigenous Veterans Day in Tkʼemlúps – The Wren 'Many volunteered at a time when they weren't even recognized as citizens in our own homeland,' Kúkwpi7 Rosanne Casimir says about Indigenous Veterans Day.

In photos: Indigenous Veterans Day in Tkʼemlúps 🇨🇦
Reporter @macarenamantilla.bsky.social went to the event hosted by Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc.

#IndigenousVeteransDay #Tkemlups #Kamloops #BCNews
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How the Kamloops Library and Art Gallery can help you beat the winter blues Various free programming in town is available to help those seeking connection in the winter.

How the Kamloops Library and Art Gallery can help you beat the winter blues by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social
Various free programming in town is available to help those seeking connection in the winter.
#Kamloops #winterblues #BCnews

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What is happening with the Red Bridge? – The Wren ‘We can’t get a straight answer,’ business owner says of government timelines for a proposed replacement bridge.

What is happening with the Red Bridge? by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social
‘We can’t get a straight answer,’ business owner says of government timelines for a proposed replacement bridge. 🏗
#Kamloops #BCnews #Redbridge #RedBridgeKamloops

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Where is Kamloops with truth and reconciliation? ‘Our relationship as good neighbours has grown’: Kamloops city council members reflect on the city’s efforts to live up to the TRC’s Calls to Action.

Where is Kamloops with truth and reconciliation? 🤝 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social
Kamloops city council members reflect on the city’s efforts to live up to the TRC’s Calls to Action.
#Kamloops #Truthandreconciliation #BCnews
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