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Two weeks after Muhammad “Ash” Zafar was found dead in his Kamloops home, friends and community members continue to mourn him while hoping his killer will be found.
As Kamloops Remembers Ash Zafar, Police Search for a Killer | The Tyee
The death of a beloved ‘champion for diversity’ prompted a warning for the city’s LGBTQ+ community and questions for police.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:32 PM
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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
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.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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‘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
‘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.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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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 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.
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January 19, 2026 at 10:49 PM
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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
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.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:25 PM
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‘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.
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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.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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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.
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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.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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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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Kamloops authors you should know about – The Wren
A locally curated list of authors to support this holiday season and throughout the year.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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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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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?
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December 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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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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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.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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‘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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Kamloopsians unite against residential school denialism
After an event at Thompson Rivers University Kamloopsians showcased that residential "school" denialism is unwelcomed in Tkʼemlúps.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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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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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.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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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-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.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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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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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.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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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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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.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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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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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.
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October 27, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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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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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.
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October 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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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
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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.
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October 8, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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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
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Storyteller Chris Bose on getting the next generation of youth to ‘be loud’
Secwepemc and Nlaka’pamux artist Chris Bose brings poetry and workshops to dozens of Vancouver Public Library branches, encouraging youth to reclaim their voice.
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October 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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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
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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.
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October 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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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
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Echoes of the Homesick Heart seeks to answer: ‘What's next?'
Laura Michel’s play Echoes of the Homesick Heart aims to support language revitalization with learning tools and a bursary.
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September 24, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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‘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
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Ed Jensen from Yukon Harvest on the art of Secwépemc hunting
For Secwépemc hunter, artist and Yukon Harvest TV personality, Ed Jensen Tk̓emlúps Traditions is more than a business – it’s a living archive.
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September 11, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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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
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On screen and in spirit: Indigenous voices lead the 4th Stseptékwles re Sk’elép (Coyote Stories) Indigenous Film Festival – The Wren
The Kamloops Indigenous Film Festival will take place from Sept. 26 to 28 and will offer a 'learning opportunity’ ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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September 11, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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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

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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.
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September 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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‘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.

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Kamloops addiction recovery services and the people behind them
While Kamloops addiction recovery services are expanding, many still face barriers to support. Local stories reveal the hope in the fight against addictions.
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September 4, 2025 at 6:45 PM