Kyra Grubb

A Chinese man stands in his uniform. Poster is of 'Finding Fred Lee' documentary.

‘Finding Fred Lee’ uncovers a piece of Kamloops history

By Kyra Grubb ● Culture ● March 14, 2023 March 14, 2023

How the near erasure of a respected Chinese family in Kamloops — and one man’s military service — was uncovered.

On the Outrunners film set, an actor prepares to act out a scene while a crew member holds a clapperboard in front of his face

‘Outrunners’ director discusses Kamloops upbringing and local filmmaking

By Kyra Grubb ● Culture ● March 7, 2023 March 7, 2023

‘It was a very special night,’ at the Paramount Theatre last week after over 400 tickets sold for the locally-shot film’s world premiere, director Ken Hegan told The Wren.

As reproductive care options shrink in Kamloops, crisis pregnancy centre raises questions

By Kyra Grubb ● In-depth ● March 1, 2023 March 15, 2023

Hopewell Clinic and Pregnancy Centre Society is one of over 20 organizations in B.C. claiming to offer support to pregnant people. The Wren breaks down what these organizations are and how to make informed choices about care.

Tobi wears a green T-shirt and stands behind the counter at her convenience store, O&A. O&A serves members of the African diaspora community.

Nine locally-owned grocers working to serve members of diaspora communities

By Kyra Grubb ● Culture ● February 7, 2023 February 7, 2023

These specialty grocery stores serve diaspora community members as well as those looking to expand their palates.

A girl wearing a grey sweater who has light brown hair stands in front of her artworks. Artworks are commentary on what it means to be Jewish in a modern context.

Local artist explores Jewish identity, belonging at the Kamloops Art Gallery

By Kyra Grubb ● Culture ● January 24, 2023 January 24, 2023

Lindsey Tyne Johnson’s exhibit, “Hebrew Spelled Backwards,” is now open to the public.

Grey-clad building with red awnings and red signage that reads "Ask Wellness Society." Left side of building features a colourful mural of a woman who seems to be growing roots as she holds an nurtures who seems to be her child.

Kamloops service providers feeling singled out, scapegoated by divisive politics

By Kyra Grubb ● In-depth ● January 17, 2023 January 17, 2023

“People need support at the beginning, the middle and the end of their journeys. And that’s why we need to focus on collaborative efforts,” says one local service provider.