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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.

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Six People in Motion staff and volunteers pose together in front of a paratransit bus.

People in Motion program gets those with disabilities where they need to go

By Corrina Booth ● In-depth ● February 14, 2023 February 14, 2023

Wheelchair accessible vans run by volunteers shuttle residents to appointments, social events, family gatherings and more.

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.

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 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 December 13, 2022

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

Two images side by side. In one, Jay Stepp is pictured in his wheelchair smiling at the camera. He is in the People in Motion recreation room. In the other photo, Leanne Mackinnon sits in her wheelchair behind a desk at Walmart, where she works. A display of makeup products is behind her.

Residents say making Kamloops more accessible requires action and care

By Corrina Booth ● In-depth ● December 6, 2022 December 6, 2022

Residents with mobility challenges say despite progress to make Kamloops accessible, the city can still be difficult to navigate.

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 November 28, 2022

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

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Juniper Ridge residents feeling stranded as wait for a second access road continues

By Zack Kuan ● In-depth ● November 8, 2022 November 8, 2022

Despite being one of Kamloops’ fastest-growing neighbourhoods, Juniper Ridge still doesn’t have a secondary access point.

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 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.

A picture of city hall from the front shows the landscaping and square greybuilding.

Crime rates are on the rise in Kamloops. But can policing alone reduce them?

By Kyra Grubb ● In-depth ● October 25, 2022 October 25, 2022

Disrupting social services likely won’t be the solution to Kamloops’ crime rates, despite suggestions from the new mayor and council.