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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
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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.💜💜💜

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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 4:27 PM
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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
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Kamloops’ doo-doo dilemma: Residents call for cleaner trails and parks
As waste piles up in Kamloops parks and trails, experts share why picking up dog poop is key to keeping pets, nature and wildlife safe and healthy.
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August 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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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
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How Secwépemc songwriter Jeremy Kneeshaw gives back  – The Wren
Through his Kamloops-based recording business, the multi-instrumentalist and producer amplifies the power of music by preserving it.
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August 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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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.
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#Kamloops #Art #Kamloopsartists
How Kamloops artists are creating new local spaces to showcase art – The Wren
A vibrant local arts scene is ‘well worth the investment,’ local artists and community builders say.
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August 13, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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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
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Kamloops Heritage Railway Society celebrates the ‘magic’ in reviving its beloved 113-old steam train – The Wren
Canadian National No. 2141 is considered to be one of the last trains of its kind and will be operating again by this winter.
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August 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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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
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Anti-TMX land defenders’ appeal dismissed, court finds judge ‘did not err’ in trial – The Wren
The province’s highest court has denied a retrial for three people who opposed the pipeline’s development in Secwépemcúl’ecw.
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August 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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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.
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#Kamloops #WCT #Theatre
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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.
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July 23, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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#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 photos: Kamloops historial Canada Day parade photos
Old Kamloops parade photos show how Canada Day evolved from attempts to erase Indigenous and immigrant contributions to embracing them.
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July 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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In case you missed #Kamloopa 2025: Dancers and vendors share highlights, alongside photos. thewrennews.ca/2025-kamloop...
In photos: 2025 Kamloopa powwow
2025 Kamloopa powwow
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July 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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‘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+
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‘We're queer all year’: Queer-friendly spaces in Kamloops
Owners of local businesses in Kamloops share how they support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Here is a list of some queer-friendly spaces.
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June 30, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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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
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Tania Willard shortlisted for the 2025 Sobey Art Award
‘I'm just really grateful to the land, my family and my community,’ Tania Willard says of the recognition.
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June 23, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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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
June 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM