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A man wearing black with black glasses and a beard stands with the mountains and river in the background.

Behind the scenes of Kamloops’ (Tk’emlúps) emergency response

By Marissa Tiel ● In-depth ● August 8, 2023

With ‘cascading emergencies’ fuelled by the climate crisis, emergency preparedness managers are being forced to adapt.

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A lone bird sits on a branch surrounded by smokey skies.

Meet the volunteers behind Kamloops’ largest online wildfire group

By Kyra Grubb ● In-depth ● August 1, 2023

The volunteer-led Facebook group, Kamloops Area Fire Watch, helps organize information disseminated by BC Wildfire Services and the TNRD.

A male and female volunteer stand behind the counter at a resource centre in Kamloops where unhoused folk frequent to escape the heat.

Collaboration is key for support when high heat threatens Kamloops’ most vulnerable

By Kyra Grubb ● In-depth ● July 18, 2023

We spoke with the city and community resources to learn how they collectively care for Kamloopsians during high heat.

This volunteer-run community group retrieves stolen bikes in Kamloops

By Breanne Massey ● In-depth ● July 11, 2023

With bike thefts increasing by 28 per cent over the last five years, Stolen Bikes Kamloops uses creative solutions to reunite bikes with their owners.

Photo features rows of books upstairs at TNRL

Libraries in Kamloops offer more than books as temperatures rise

By Kyra Grubb ● In-depth ● June 6, 2023

“It’s an important role we can play in the community in times of need”: Kamloops libraries offer respite from heat and poor air quality.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.