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Macarena Mantilla
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Community Reporter at The Wren News
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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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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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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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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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Wrote this article about dog poop. You read it right. Click the link below to know why leaving dog poop behind is actually a big deal.
August 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Wrote this great piece on how artists are supporting local art in Kamloops. Give it a read
August 13, 2025 at 9:07 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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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 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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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
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Thompson-Nicola camping: What to know and where to go
There are many sites for outdoor recreation near Kamloops. Here are a few.
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May 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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‘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
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'This isn’t just a woman’s issue,’ Red Dress Day walk organizer says
Viola Thomas, spoke to crowds gathered to honour and commemorate Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA people on Red Dress Day.
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May 14, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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‘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
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‘They're always happy coming here and experiencing something different,' Valid Dreams Foundation brings connection to Kamloops’ multicultural community
Through events, programs and support, Valid Dreams Foundation is making Kamloops home for many.
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May 7, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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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
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Fullest Table serves up a feast of vulnerable conversations among Kamloops women – The Wren
The Fullest Table seeks to hosts events where women can have challenging and vulnerable conversations over a meal in Kamloops.
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April 21, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Wrote an article about Indigenous restorative justice programs for @thewrennews.ca
It brings victims and eligible offenders into healing conversations — in stark contrast to the colonial judicial system, advocates say.
#Kamloops #Indigenousrestorativejustice
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Indigenous restorative justice programs provide offenders an alternative to court or prison
Indigenous restorative justice provides opportunities for offenders to be accountable and fix their offense while using traditional practices.
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April 2, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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You can provide feedback on the Govt of Canada site about counter-tariffs on books forms-formulaires.alpha.canada.ca/en/id/cm7upm...

On page 2, you’ll be asked for the specific items and whether you support or oppose them. The relevant numbers are: 4901.10.00, 4901.91.00, 4901.99.00, and 4903.00.00
March 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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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
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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.
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March 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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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
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New Indigenous Justice Centre in Kamloops to help ‘strengthen community safety’ – The Wren
The Indigenous Justice Centre in Kamloops is one of 5 others recently opened across B.C. which provides legal aid to surrounding communities.
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February 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Wrote this great story about the play ‘Little Red Warrior and His Lawyer’ directed and written by Kevin Loring. If you are in Kamloops don't forget to see it starting Feb. 20
If you are curious about more details check out my story @thewrennews.ca
#Kamloops
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'Little Red Warrior and His Lawyer' pokes fun at the absurdity of land claims, and is as relevant as ever – The Wren
Director and playwright Kevin Loring used his personal experience to inspire Little Red Warrior and His Lawyer coming to Kamloops on Feb. 20.
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February 13, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Kamloops’ oldest parade photos reveal pomp, circumstance and racism at the turn of the 20th century 🕰️
From a dragon dance to a revisionist ‘centenary,’ these historic parade photos provide a unique window to the young town of Kamloops.
#Kamloops #Kamloopsnews

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A parade through time: Kamloops historical parade photos
Kamloops historical parade photos from the end of the 19th century reveal pomp, circumstance and racism.
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January 31, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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New article @thewrennews.ca about the Interior Women’s Centre Society, located in downtown Kamloops (Tkʼemlúps).

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At the Interior Women’s Centre Society in Kamloops, all women are welcome – The Wren
“Through the Interior Women's Center society, one of our biggest hopes and dreams is to bring loud and proud advocacy work for women and girls and non-binary individuals across the interior,” Kathleen...
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January 21, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Thanks to my editors for believing in the pitch as much as I did. Thanks to those folks who spoke to me and shared their stories. Thanks to @thewrennews.ca for holding space for stories like mine. The #COPAawards are in February 2025 but I feel happy to be considered.

Pt. 3 of 3
Meeting the residents of Kamloops' Merit Place
‘The necessity is real...the people that want to get better are here,’ says Alfred Achoba, who works with residents of Merit Place.
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December 17, 2024 at 5:17 PM
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This article was nominated for a Canadian Online Publishing Award #COPAawards under Best Local Community News. I just finished J school this year and it is a bit surreal to be nominated to something already. Although I have not received the award officially I am really honored.

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Meeting the residents of Kamloops' Merit Place
‘The necessity is real...the people that want to get better are here,’ says Alfred Achoba, who works with residents of Merit Place.
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December 17, 2024 at 5:12 PM
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One of my proudest articles to this day is one I did on the lowest barrier shelter in Kamloops. I went to the shelter three separate times to get the story right. It was a very transformative experience for me not only as a journalist but also as a person.

Pt. 1 of 3
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Meeting the residents of Kamloops' Merit Place
‘The necessity is real...the people that want to get better are here,’ says Alfred Achoba, who works with residents of Merit Place.
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December 17, 2024 at 5:11 PM