Behind the scenes of Kamloops’ (Tk’emlúps) emergency response
With 'cascading emergencies' fuelled by the climate crisis, emergency preparedness managers are being forced to adapt.
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Meet the volunteers behind Kamloops’ largest online wildfire group
The volunteer-led Facebook group, Kamloops Area Fire Watch, helps organize information disseminated by BC Wildfire Services and the TNRD.
Collaboration is key for support when high heat threatens Kamloops’ most vulnerable
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
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.
Libraries in Kamloops offer more than books as temperatures rise
“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.
Heritage homes in Kamloops offer a peek into the past
‘The history of Kamloops is wound through them’: heritage homes in the area provide a connection to those who built the city.
Early detection is vital in preparing for wildfire season, Kamloops fire expert says
The work is imperative to acting quickly to reduce damage, but forecasting seasonal fires is difficult, an expert told The Wren
Kamloopsians must prepare for poor air quality, not just flames, experts say
From air quality guidelines to HEPA filters, here’s how to prepare for what could be a smoky wildfire season in Kamloops.
5 kinds of plants you’ll find flowering in Kamloops (Tk’emlúps) grasslands this summer
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
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.
Meet the volunteers behind Kamloops’ largest online wildfire group
The volunteer-led Facebook group, Kamloops Area Fire Watch, helps organize information disseminated by BC Wildfire Services and the TNRD.
Collaboration is key for support when high heat threatens Kamloops’ most vulnerable
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
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.
Libraries in Kamloops offer more than books as temperatures rise
“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.
Heritage homes in Kamloops offer a peek into the past
‘The history of Kamloops is wound through them’: heritage homes in the area provide a connection to those who built the city.
Early detection is vital in preparing for wildfire season, Kamloops fire expert says
The work is imperative to acting quickly to reduce damage, but forecasting seasonal fires is difficult, an expert told The Wren
Kamloopsians must prepare for poor air quality, not just flames, experts say
From air quality guidelines to HEPA filters, here’s how to prepare for what could be a smoky wildfire season in Kamloops.
5 kinds of plants you’ll find flowering in Kamloops (Tk’emlúps) grasslands this summer
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
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.
