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Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc archery program hits the mark with community participation

By Breanne Massey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● News ● June 2, 2026

The free drop-in archery sessions in Secwepemcúl’ecw foster skill-building and community connection.

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‘You can’t miss the sandwich boards’: Kamloops residents share feedback about emergency communications after water main break

By Lauren Kaljur ● News ● May 20, 2026

The Wren spoke with local residents to learn what worked and what didn’t during the emergency water restrictions.

Advocates call for B.C. to implement a Red Dress Alert during Kamloops walk

By Breanne Massey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● News ● May 7, 2026

A community walk through the North Shore of Kamloops marked Red Dress Day, honouring missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people this week.

Bringing colour and connection to Kamloops: How public art came to be

By Macarena Mantilla ● News ● April 21, 2026

Ever wonder what brought all the murals to downtown Kamloops? Here’s what local organizations have done behind the scenes to bring public art to the city’s walls.

Kamloops trans rights advocates call for B.C. politicians to ‘stop using the lives of marginalized people as an opportunity to play political games’

By Macarena Mantilla ● News ● April 8, 2026

After Kamloops MLAs voted in favour of debating an anti-trans bill, community members called for the protection of trans rights.

Run clubs in Kamloops you should know about

By Macarena Mantilla ● News ● March 31, 2026

Run clubs are more than just running they help folks foster a sense of community and challenge their goals.

In Kamloops talk, bestselling author Gabor Maté explains why he believes addiction isn’t a choice — but ‘comes out of trauma’

By Macarena Mantilla ● News ● March 24, 2026

Addiction affects most of us, says the retired B.C. physician. But common views about substance use aren’t always accurate.