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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. 

Macarena's Latest Articles

A group of people together who are bird watching and members of the Kamloops Naturalist Club
Kamloops climate action advocacy groups you should know about

The Wren spoke to different Kamloops-based groups that focus on sustainability, the environment and climate action.

Showcasing part of the bridge and Kamloops mountain
Kamloops City Council defunded the Community Climate Action Plan. What does this mean for Kamloopsians?

The Kamloops Community Climate Action Plan offered strategies for reducing greenhouse gases before it was defunded. Now what?

A picture of Royal Inland Hospital and the Urgent Primary Care and Learning Centre.
Advocates call for better cardiac care in Kamloops ahead of elections

‘My question is, how many people have died now going from here to Kelowna,’ asks cardiac care advocate Al Patel.

Picture of the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops. The only hospital in the city.
Candidates answer The Wren’s questions on health care and the toxic drug crisis

Leading up to the 2024 provincial election, The Wren asked candidates what readers want to know about health care and the drug crisis.

Some trees, a big field and a blue sky. Picture is from Riverside Park. Photo by Macarena Mantilla
Candidates answer The Wren’s questions on climate change

Leading up to the 2024 provincial election, The Wren asked candidates what they would do to address climate change.

Candidates answer The Wren’s questions on housing and affordability

Leading up to the 2024 provincial election, The Wren asked candidates what they would do to address housing and affordability.

An image of the Kamloops Indian Residential School and attendees for the event of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
Tk’emlúps and City of Kamloops honour survivors for first collaborative Truth and Reconciliation event

‘In order for us to move forward for the next seven generations, we have to acknowledge the seven generations before us with history,’ Nikki Fraser, Tk'emlups te Secwépemc councillor.

Volunteers of the CIBC Run for the cure under a tent smiling.
Kamloops’ Run for The Cure seeking to raise $50,000 

Kamloops will host their 28 Run for the Cure this October, hoping to raise $50,000 dollars to help Canadians with breast cancer.

An image of some buildings located at Downtown Kamloops. A side walk that denotes the walkability.
Fact check: What is a 15 minute city and why are some Kamloopsians concerned?

The Wren breaks down the concept of a 15 minute city and addresses some theories.

Local business owners seek community support as construction and traffic slow sales

'Small businesses are a linchpin in our city and in our local economy,' says a downtown Kamloops business owner who has seen a decline in sales.

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