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Macarena Mantilla

Macarena Mantilla moved from Ecuador to pursue her degree in journalism at Thompson Rivers University. She seeks to amplify the stories of people in the Tk’emlúps (Kamloops) territory. Growing up in Quito, Ecuador taught her about different cultures and traditions. She is interested in reporting on social issues, mental health and human rights. She has covered stories that have focused on minorities in the community. 

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A map showcasing the regions that are part of the Kamloops-Shuswap-Central Rockies including Kamloops. One candidate has to be chosen from this riding for the federal election.
Kamloops Federal Election Guide

Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming federal election in Kamloops.

Candidates answer The Wren’s questions on climate change and sustainability

Candidates for the 2025 federal election share how they will manage climate change.

Candidates answer The Wren’s questions on Truth and Reconciliation

Here’s how candidates would approach Truth and Reconciliation.

Candidates answer The Wren’s questions on affordability

Here’s how candidates running in the federal election will take on the cost of living crisis.

Candidates answer The Wren’s questions on healthcare

This is how candidates for the federal election will approach healthcare.

Candidates answer The Wren’s questions on homelessness and housing disparities

Here’s how Kamloops' candidates for the federal election will address homelessness and housing inequality.

Candidates answer The Wren’s questions on the toxic drug crisis

Here’s how Kamloops' candidates for the federal election will tackle the toxic drug crisis.

Fullest Table serves up a feast of vulnerable conversations among Kamloops women

Fullest Table’s founder Kayla Brazier says the city is ‘so full of incredible women who are doing incredible things and have so much wisdom to give.’

Indigenous restorative justice programs provide offenders an alternative to court or prison

The Indigenous restorative justice approach brings victims and eligible offenders into healing conversations — in stark contrast to the colonial judicial system, advocates say.

The logo of Stínesten gallery.
‘They were sharing with me that they also felt disconnected’: upcoming Stínesten gallery gives local and Indigenous artists a place to grow

New gallery aims to mitigate the impacts of a lack of accessible gallery space and arts funding in Kamloops.

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