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Community-led trails, tours and a cultural centre part of the vision for the internationally recognized McAbee Fossil Beds, blending cultural knowledge with paleontological research and land-based teachings.

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Bringing colour and connection to Kamloops: How public art came to be 🎨 Ever wonder what brought all the murals to downtown Kamloops? Here’s what local organizations have done behind the scenes to bring public art to the city’s walls. #Kamloops #muralart #art #DowntownKamloops

Kamloops trans rights advocates call for B.C. politicians to ‘stop using the lives of marginalized people as an opportunity to play political games’ 🏳️‍⚧️ by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social After Kamloops MLAs voted in favour of debating an anti-trans bill. #Kamloops #BCNews #MLA #transrights

Run clubs in Kamloops you should know about 🏃‍♀️ by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social Run clubs are more than just running they help folks foster a sense of community and challenge their goals. #runclubs #Kamloops #sports #BCNews

In Secwepemcúl’ecw, a bighorn sheep herd too small to survive gets a second chance 🐏 The Whispering Pines / Clinton Indian Band collaborated with scientists, conservationists and the province to repopulate the Chasm headbanger herd. #bighornsheep #Indigenous #Secwepemcúl’ecw

In Kamloops talk, bestselling author Gabor Maté explains why he believes addiction isn’t a choice — but ‘comes out of trauma’ ❤️‍🩹 by macarenamantilla.bsky.social Addiction affects most of us, says the retired B.C. physician. #Kamloops #BCNews #GaborMate #trauma

How a Secwépemc student and powwow dancer brought ribbon skirts to TRU 🧵 Thompson Rivers University student and former Miss Kamloopa Alexa Daniels founded Formal Fridays to embrace and uplift Indigenous culture on campus. #Indigenous #Secwépemc #BCNews #AlexaDaniels #Kamloops

These nursing students are helping create a mental health guide for 2SLGBTQA+ Kamloopsians 🏳️‍🌈 Nursing students have developed a culturally responsive mental health guide for Indigiqueer Two Spirit 2SLGBTQA+ individuals. #Kamloops #BCNews #Indigenous #Queer #2SLGBTQIA+

Melawmen Collective tours Secwepemcúl’ew 🎵 Born from community, propelled worldwide, a Secwépemc collective brings its “nonera” sound to Kamloops. #Kamloops #Secwépemc #music #BCNews

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 📖 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 ⚛️ ‘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 🦺 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 👶 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 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 🏒 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 🏗️ 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 thewrennews.ca/july-1-throu...

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 thewrennews.ca/in-photos-ka...

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

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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 ❤️‍🩹 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social Friends and coworkers honour Muhammad “Ash” Zafar during a candlelight vigil Jan. 19. #BCnews #Kamloops #MuhammadAshZafar

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

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

‘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 thewrennews.ca/now-and-into...

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 thewrennews.ca/tkemlups-hea...

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 thewrennews.ca/kamloops-aut...

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 thewrennews.ca/will-kamloop...

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 thewrennews.ca/a-do-it-your...

‘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 thewrennews.ca/kamloopsians...

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 thewrennews.ca/is-there-a-n...

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 thewrennews.ca/in-depth-how...

In photos: Indigenous Veterans Day in Tkʼemlúps 🇨🇦 Reporter @macarenamantilla.bsky.social went to the event hosted by Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc. #IndigenousVeteransDay #Tkemlups #Kamloops #BCNews thewrennews.ca/in-photos-in...

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 thewrennews.ca/how-the-kaml...

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 thewrennews.ca/what-is-happ...

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 thewrennews.ca/where-is-kam...

In photos: Kamloops gathers for Truth and Reconciliation Day 🧡 The community gathered for the second Truth and Reconciliation Day event co-hosted by Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc and the City of Kamloops. #BCnews #Kamloops #TruthandReconciliation thewrennews.ca/in-photos-ka...

Storyteller Chris Bose on getting the next generation of youth to ‘be loud’ 🧡 The Secwepemc and Nlaka’pamux artist brings poetry, jam sessions and workshops to dozens of Vancouver Public Library branches.’ #BCnews #Kamloops #Secwépemc thewrennews.ca/storyteller-...

What to see at the new Secwépemc Museum and Heritage Park 🧡 Secwépemc Museum and Heritage Park provides a ‘place to celebrate the past and connect the future,’ curator tells The Wren. #BCnews #Kamloops #Secwépemc thewrennews.ca/what-to-see-...

Echoes of the Homesick Heart seeks to answer the question: ‘What do we do to heal our communities?’ 🎥 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social Laura Michel’s play aims to support language revitalization with learning tools and a bursary. #Kamloops #languagerevitalization thewrennews.ca/echoes-of-th...

‘It’s time to bring it forward’: Ed Jensen on the art and spirituality of Secwépemc hunting 🎨 Ed Jensen, Tk̓emlúps Traditions is more than a business – it’s a living archive of Secwépemc knowledge. #Kamloops #Secwépemc #Tk̓emlúpsteSecwépemc thewrennews.ca/ed-jensen-on...

On screen and in spirit: Indigenous voices lead the 4th Stseptékwles re Sk’elép (Coyote Stories) Indigenous Film Festival 📽️ by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social The festival will hold panels on various topics. #Kamloops #Indigenousfilmfestival #IFF thewrennews.ca/indigenous-v...

In photos: Kamloops honours lives lost on Overdose Awareness Day ❤️‍🩹 575 candles were lit on Overdose Awareness Day, Aug. 30, in remembrance of those lost to the toxic drug crisis. #OverdoseAwarenessDay #Kamloops #toxicdrugcrisis thewrennews.ca/in-photos-ka...

‘I wasn’t sure what I was going to do and I was scared’: Kamloops addictions services offer a lifeline ❤️‍🩹 From detox beds to recovery centres and harm reduction, Kamloopsians face a changing treatment landscape. #Kamloops #harmreduction #recoverycentres thewrennews.ca/i-wasnt-sure...