‘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...

This is a beautiful piece detailing the #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay candlelit vigil in Kamloops, B.C. The event is Illustrated mostly by way of photos. Both the grief and love in the community are certainly captured in these images.💜💜💜 thewrennews.ca/in-photos-ka...

Kamloops’ doo-doo dilemma: Residents call for cleaner trails and parks 🐶 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social Experts share why picking up dog poop is key to keeping pets, nature and wildlife safe and healthy. #Kamloops #dogpoop #trailsandparks thewrennews.ca/kamloops-res...

How Secwépemc songwriter Jeremy Kneeshaw gives back 🎵 Through his Kamloops-based recording business, the mutli-instrumentalist and producer amplifies the power of music and culture by preserving it. #Kamloops #Secwépemc #JeremyKneeshaw thewrennews.ca/how-secwepem...

How Kamloops artists are creating new local spaces to showcase art 🎨 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social A vibrant local arts scene is ‘well worth the investment,’ local artists and community builders say. thewrennews.ca/kamloops-art... #Kamloops #Art #Kamloopsartists

Kamloops Heritage Railway Society celebrates the ‘magic’ in reviving its beloved 113-old steam train 🚂 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social Canadian National No. 2141 is considered to be one of the last trains of its kind. #Kamloops #HeritageRailway #train thewrennews.ca/kamloops-her...

Anti-TMX land defenders’ appeal dismissed, court finds judge ‘did not err’ in trial ⛰️ The province’s highest court has denied a retrial for three people who opposed the pipeline’s development in Secwépemcúl’ecw. #Secwépemc #anti-tmx #Kamloops thewrennews.ca/anti-tmx-lan...

Western Canada Theatre celebrates its 50th anniversary with all-Canadian plays 🎭 ‘I think that there’s no better place’ organizer says of Kamloops for prioritizing Indigenous and Canadian plays. Latest by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social #Kamloops #WCT #Theatre thewrennews.ca/western-cana...

#Kamloops’ archival parade photos show how early Canada Day celebrations evolved — from attempts to erase Indigenous and immigrant contributions to the city, to embracing them. The latest from @lyssamartin.bsky.social

In case you missed #Kamloopa 2025: Dancers and vendors share highlights, alongside photos. thewrennews.ca/2025-kamloop...

‘We’re queer all year’: Where to find queer-friendly spaces in Kamloops year-round 🏳️‍🌈 Owners of local businesses in Kamloops share how they support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Here is a list of queer-friendly spaces. #Kamloops #queerspacesKamloops #2SLGBT+ thewrennews.ca/where-to-fin...

Mixed Secwépemc and settler artist Tania Willard shortlisted for the 2025 Sobey Art Award by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social ‘I’m just really grateful to the land, my family and my community,’ Tania Willard says of the recognition. #Kamloops #2025SobeyAward thewrennews.ca/mixed-secwep...

We will be at the Kamloops Farmers' Market this Saturday, June 14. Swing by our tent from 8:30 to 1 p.m., and bring your story ideas. See you then! #Kamloops #KamloopsFarmersMarket

Provincial government explained: How your MLA can help you 🤠 MLAs can help with a host of things, such as navigating systems, advocating for funding and supporting policies. #Kamloops #MLA #Provincialgovernment thewrennews.ca/provincial-g...

Regional government explained: The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) 📍by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social Solid waste management, emergency response and libraries all fall under the responsibility of the TNRD. #Kamloops #TNRD #Regionaldistrict thewrennews.ca/regional-gov...

Municipal government explained: Here’s what Kamloops city council can (and can’t) do 👷 From taxes to tap water, The Wren breaks down what you can expect from Kamloops’ municipal government. #Kamloops #CityofKamloops #Municipalgovernment thewrennews.ca/municipal-go...

‘This isn’t just a woman’s issue,’ Red Dress Day walk organizer says 👗 Red Dress Day honours and commemorates Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and 2SLGBTQIA people. #Kamloops #RedDressDay #MMIWG thewrennews.ca/kamloops-red...

Thompson-Nicola camping: What to know and where to go ⛺ There are many sites for outdoor recreation near Kamloops. Here are a few. #Kamloops #thompsonnicola #camping thewrennews.ca/thompson-nic...

W7éyle (Moon’s Wife), Crazy8s film fest finalist, explores science fiction from a Secwépemc perspective 📽️ Amanda Wandler wrote and directed ‘W7éyle (Moon’s Wife)’ — one of this year’s top-six picks from the Vancouver short film event. #shortfilm #Secwépemc #Moon’sWife thewrennews.ca/w7eyle-moons...

‘They’re always happy coming here and experiencing something different,’ Valid Dreams Foundation brings connection to Kamloops’ multicultural community 🫂 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social #Kamloops #ValidDreamsFoundation #Community thewrennews.ca/theyre-alway...

‘You didn’t think that your world was going to burn’ Melanie Stutt shares her experience of the 2003 McLure wildfire with Eagle Anderson 🔥 #Kamloops #Climatedisasterproject #wildfire thewrennews.ca/you-didnt-th...

Candidates answer The Wren’s questions on the toxic drug crisis ❤️‍🩹 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social Here’s how Kamloops’ candidates for the federal election will tackle the toxic drug crisis. #Kamloops #toxicdrugcrisis #federalelection thewrennews.ca/candidates-a...

Candidates answer The Wren’s questions on homelessness and housing disparities 🏘️ by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social Here’s how Kamloops’ candidates for the federal election will address homelessness and housing inequality. #Kamloops #federalelection #homelessness thewrennews.ca/candidates-a...

Candidates answer The Wren’s questions on healthcare 🩺 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social This is how candidates for the federal election will approach healthcare. #Kamloops #federalelection #healthcare thewrennews.ca/candidates-a...

Candidates answer The Wren’s questions on climate change and sustainability by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social 🌵 Candidates for the 2025 federal election share how they will manage climate change. #federalelection #climatechange #Kamloops thewrennews.ca/candidates-a...

Candidates answer The Wren’s questions on Truth and Reconciliation by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social 🧡 Here’s how candidates would approach Truth and Reconciliation. #Kamloops #federalelection #TruthandReconciliation thewrennews.ca/candidates-a...

Candidates answer The Wren’s questions on affordability 💰 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social Here’s how candidates running in the federal election will take on the cost of living crisis. #Kamloops #affordability #federalelection thewrennews.ca/candidates-a...

Fullest Table serves up a feast of vulnerable conversations among Kamloops women 💜 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social Each dinner has a different theme, offering expert speakers on the topic as well as chances for participants to build community. #Kamloops #fullesttable thewrennews.ca/fullest-tabl...

Kamloops Federal Election Guide 🗳️ Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming federal election in Kamloops. By community reporter @macarenamantilla.bsky.social We will be updating this piece as more information is released. thewrennews.ca/kamloops-fed...

Indigenous restorative justice programs provide offenders an alternative to court or prison❤️‍🩹 This approach brings victims and eligible offenders into healing conversations. #Kamloops #Secwépemc #Indigenousrestorativejustice thewrennews.ca/indigenous-r...

‘The hotter the summer is, the colder the winter is. It’s not normal. I can feel the effect of climate change’ Aibiike Alymova shares her experience of the 2024 Canada heat wave with Anel Jazybayeva. #Climatedisasterproject #2024Canadaheatwave thewrennews.ca/the-hotter-t...

‘I don’t think that this is something that anybody can prepare for’🌬️ Reagan Wilkinson shares her experience of 2024 hurricanes Helene and Milton with Hamida Marufu. #Climatedisasterproject #2024hurricanehelene thewrennews.ca/i-dont-think...

‘The one group of people that cannot absolutely lose hope are the farmers’ 🌡️ Pedro Mori shares his story of the 2021 Central South America cold wave with Lara Romero Iglesias. #Climatedisasterproject #coldwave thewrennews.ca/the-one-grou...

‘There was no good way to help them and myself at the same time’ 🔥 Remy Machado shares his experience of the 2021 Juniper Ridge wildfire with Diego Machado. #Climatedisasterproject #Kamloops #2021JuniperRidgewildfire thewrennews.ca/there-was-no...

‘Everyone thought they were going to die and felt like they were stuck’ 🔥 Diego Machado shares his story of the 2021 Juniper Ridge wildfire with Jenna Spencer. #Climatedisasterproject #Kamloops #2021JuniperRidgewildfire thewrennews.ca/everyone-tho...

‘You think it wouldn’t affect you, but there’s a very high possibility it can’ 🌊 Shekainah Mendis shares her experience of the 2016 Sri Lanka floods with Sylvia Ndirangu. #Climatedisasterproject #Kamloops #2016SriLankafloods thewrennews.ca/you-think-it...

Upcoming Stínesten gallery gives local and Indigenous artists a place to grow 🎨 New gallery aims to mitigate the impacts of a lack of accessible gallery space and arts funding in Kamloops. #Kamloops #Indigenousart thewrennews.ca/they-were-sh...

‘The fact that I saw something like this happening close to home made it more terrifying’ 🌊 Sylvia Ndirangu shares her experience of the 2024 Kenya-Tanzania flood with author Shekainah Mendis. #Climatedisasterproject #Kamloops #2024Kenya-Tanzaniaflood thewrennews.ca/the-fact-tha...

‘Now I understand that every experience is valuable’ 🔥 Anel Jazybaeva shares her story about the 2023 Bush Creek East wildfire with author Aibiike Alymova. #Climatedisasterproject #Kamloops #2023BushCreekEastwildfire thewrennews.ca/now-i-unders...

‘I felt this was the right place to be, until I saw the flames’ 🔥 Cheyanne Watkinson shares her experience of the 2017 Elephant Hill wildfire with author Harshika Gupta. #Climatedisasterproject #Kamloops thewrennews.ca/i-felt-this-...

The Climate Disaster Project 🌡️ This collaboration with The Wren features stories from students and community members to illustrate how climate disasters both locally and globally are impacting Kamloops. We will be sharing these stories on a weekly basis. Pt. 3/3 #Climatedisasterproject #Kamloops

The Climate Disaster Project 🌡️
 These students, led by instructor @jenniferchrumka.bsky.social, learned trauma-informed techniques for interviewing and working with survivors of climate disasters. Pt. 2/3 #Climatedisasterproject #Kamloops

Introducing: The Climate Disaster Project 🌡️ We are so excited to be collaborating with Thompson Rivers University students for a series created as part of the Climate Disaster Project, an international teaching newsroom coordinated at the University of Victoria. Pt. 1/3 #climatedisasterproject

In photos: A look back at Kamloops’ May Day festivities 🎆 With a new season set to blossom, the storied — and at times, controversial — history of the city’s longtime spring festival comes into focus. By our reporter @lyssamartin.bsky.social #Kamloops #Mayday thewrennews.ca/in-photos-a-...

Hiking trails and viewpoints in Kamloops: Where to go and what to know ⛰️ If you are combating the winter blues, here are some great options for hiking trails and viewpoints in Kamloops. #Kamloops #outdoors thewrennews.ca/hiking-trail...

New Indigenous Justice Centre in Kamloops to help ‘strengthen community safety’ ⚖️ ‘When our people are well, our communities are safe,’ says vice-chair for the B.C. First Nations Justice Council. #Kamloops #IndigenousJusticeCentre thewrennews.ca/new-indigeno...

Kamloops runner raises $12,000 in 86 kilometre event 🏃 Raising funds for the Canadian Cancer Society, Caleb English accomplished an 86 kilometre run at the Tournament Capital Field House. #Kamloops #Canadiancancersociety thewrennews.ca/kamloops-run...