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This photo features an old Edwardian style heritage building clad in red brick and stone at the corner of 1st and Victoria Street, downtown Kamloops.

Heritage homes in Kamloops offer a peek into the past

By Kyra Grubb ● In-depth ● May 30, 2023 May 31, 2023

‘The history of Kamloops is wound through them’: heritage homes in the area provide a connection to those who built the city.

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Smoky skies descend on Kamloops due to wildfires burning out of control in B.C. The image feature sage brush in front of a mountain nearly erased from view because of heavy smoke.

Early detection is vital in preparing for wildfire season, Kamloops fire expert says

By Kyra Grubb ● In-depth ● May 23, 2023 May 22, 2023

The work is imperative to acting quickly to reduce damage, but forecasting seasonal fires is difficult, an expert told The Wren

A smoke plume glows orange against blue skies at sunset in Kamloops near Tranquille Creek Park, Lac Du Bois Grasslands.

Kamloopsians must prepare for poor air quality, not just flames, experts say

By Kyra Grubb ● In-depth ● May 16, 2023 May 16, 2023

From air quality guidelines to HEPA filters, here’s how to prepare for what could be a smoky wildfire season in Kamloops.

Arrow-leaved balsamroot, a sunflower family plant blooms in the Kamloops grasslands. This plant grows in clumps, has bright green leaves and sunshine yellow flowers

5 kinds of plants you’ll find flowering in Kamloops (Tk’emlúps) grasslands this summer

By Kyra Grubb ● In-depth ● May 9, 2023 May 8, 2023

Kamloops grasslands ecosystems are home to a number of rare, at-risk and endangered plant species. Here’s how to identify some of them.

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.

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.