Kyra Grubb

Kyra moved to Kamloops (Tk’emlúps) just over five years ago from Kingston, Tennessee to study at Thompson Rivers University where she worked at The Omega, TRU’s independent student newspaper.

At The Omega, she fell in love with the writing process and the connections made when interviewing and is thrilled to be part of a new, independent publication serving the people of Tk’emlúps.

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

“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.

A close up of two paper ornaments hung on a white tree. One says "Robert R you will be forever in our hearts" while the other says "I love you with all my heart uncle Matt, I miss you."

Mall memorial tree humanizes loved ones lost to drug toxicity

By Kyra Grubb ● In-depth ● December 20, 2022

The tree, located at Northills Mall, features photographs and names of over 50 Kamloops residents lost to drug toxicity.

five women stand in front of a computer monitor ahead of this year's Campout to End Youth Homelessness in honour of Katherine McParland

Former director commemorated at 6th annual Campout to End Youth Homelessness

By Kyra Grubb ● In-depth ● December 13, 2022

Community members gathered in the cold on Dec. 9 to raise money for vulnerable youth and remember organizer Katherine McParland.

Calli Duncan and Brianne McDaniel stand outside of a storefront with the words "Far & Wide" on it.

Kamloops business owners urge residents to shop local this holiday season

By Kyra Grubb & Tegwyn Hughes ● Analysis ● November 24, 2022

With a recession on the horizon, supporting local businesses goes a long way.

8 gift-worthy Indigenous businesses near Kamloops

By Kyra Grubb ● Community ● November 24, 2022

We’ve compiled a list of Indigenous businesses in and around Kamloops with unique gifts to give this holiday season.

The image features The Loop Resource Centre: a teal one story building with a tin roof. Above the door an address reads 405A. A bike, shopping cart, wheelchair and other items sit outside.

Cold snap, provider issues delay Kamloops emergency shelter services

By Kyra Grubb ● In-depth ● November 15, 2022

Defying its nuisance status, The Loop stepped up to support homeless residents last week

An architectural sketch shows plans for a Thompson Rivers University (TRU) luxury community development called The Reach Neighbourhood

Creative ideas needed to help stem student housing shortage

By Kyra Grubb ● In-depth ● November 1, 2022

Lands allocated for development by the TRU Community Trust could help lessen student housing stress — but they’re being used for luxury living instead.