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The DIS//CONNECT exhibition features art of all mediums. This photo has Paul hanging one of the art.

New art exhibition invites Kamloops to remember, mourn and celebrate the Red Bridge

By Macarena Mantilla ● News ● January 21, 2026

‘This is a celebration of a historic landmark that touched all of us,’ Shay Paul, co-curator of the exhibition says.

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‘More than just a news report’: Loved ones reflect on Muhammad “Ash” Zafar’s life and legacy

By Macarena Mantilla ● Community ● January 21, 2026

Friends and coworkers honour Muhammad “Ash” Zafar during a candlelight vigil Jan. 19.

‘Now and into the future’: New agreement lays groundwork for Neskonlith–TNRD relations

By Hollie Ferguson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● News ● January 6, 2026

Signed Dec. 18, the agreement outlines a formal process for cooperation on planning, development and key regional issues.

Tk’emlúps Healing House envisions ‘reclamation, resilience and self-determination’

By Lyssa Martin, Local Journalism Initiative Reportrer ● In-depth ● December 16, 2025

Kúkwpi7 Rosanne Casimir sits down with The Wren to discuss the nation’s $12.5-million project for residential school survivors and descendants.

Kamloops authors you should know about

By Macarena Mantilla ● Community ● December 10, 2025

A locally curated list of authors to support this holiday season and throughout the year.

The campus of Thompson Rivers University during the winter. TRU will be home to one of the AI centres.

Will Kamloops be an AI hub?

By Macarena Mantilla ● News ● December 4, 2025

With 6 AI data centres finding a home in the region, what impacts will the energy-hefty centres have?

A group of 6 people holding their pottery creations at Kamloops Art Party. Pottery can be a great holiday gift

A do-it-yourself holiday gifting guide

By Macarena Mantilla ● News ● December 3, 2025

Want to put a personal spin on your holiday gifts and save money? Here are a few options for your whole list.

Various groups of people reunited for an unsanctioned event at the Thompson Rivers University campus following residential school denialism

‘Hatred is not welcome here’: Kamloopsians unite against residential school denialism

By Macarena Mantilla, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● News ● November 26, 2025

“This is a call out to stand in solidarity, rejecting hatred in all its forms and working together toward a future anchored in respect, healing, and truth,” Kúkwpi7 Rosanne Casimir stated.

Photo of the owners of Mocktail Mixery at an event in Monte Creek Winery. They offer non-alcoholic options.

Is there a non-alcoholic movement in Kamloops?

By Macarena Mantilla ● News ● November 26, 2025

‘I call alcohol free products, life uninterrupted,’ says co-owner of Mocktail Mixery.

A photo of the office of the Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre. It has a big white poster with the letters KSACC and smaller words below which show what it is. This is the entrance to the office.

In depth: How Kamloops sex workers find support through community

By Macarena Mantilla ● News ● November 19, 2025

‘We are the ones best positioned to say what we need in this industry,’ a sex worker in Kamloops tells The Wren.