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Macarena Mantilla @macarenamantilla.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I am a writer and always have been if you want to keep up with my work you can check out my Substack substack.com/@macarenaman...
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Writing is one of those things that is very close and dear to my heart. You will find all kinds of writing like poetry, entries or reflections. These are some inner thoughts and what I have in my head...
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The Wren News @thewrennews.ca · 31/03/2026
Run clubs in Kamloops you should know about 🏃‍♀️ by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social Run clubs are more than just running they help folks foster a sense of community and challenge their goals. #runclubs #Kamloops #sports #BCNews
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Run clubs in Kamloops you should know about – The Wren
Run clubs are more than just running they help folks foster a sense of community and challenge their goals.
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The Wren News @thewrennews.ca · 10/03/2026
In photos: International Women’s Day March in Kamloops 💜 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social ‘My body, my choice,’: Women in Kamloops advocate for justice and equality on International Women’s Day. #Kamloops #InternationalWomensDay #KamloopsWomensDay
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In photos: International Women’s Day March in Kamloops – The Wren
‘My body, my choice,’ women in Kamloops chanted while advocating for justice and equality for International Women’s Day.
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The Wren News @thewrennews.ca · 10/03/2026
Building community in Kamloops through the Silent Book Club 📖 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social Readers can attend the Silent Book Club meetings in Kamloops to share their love for reading and build a community. #Kamloops #BCNews #SilentBookClub #CommunityinKamloops
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Building community in Kamloops through the Silent Book Club – The Wren
Readers can attend the Silent Book Club meetings in Kamloops to share their love for reading and build a community.
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Macarena Mantilla @macarenamantilla.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
City staff explore Kamloops-wide safer streets research after council rejects pilot program to reduce speeds 🛣️ Worked on this article for @thewrennews.ca check it out to know what is being done to improve road safety. #Kamloops #BCnews
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City staff explore Kamloops-wide safer streets research after council rejects pilot program to reduce speeds – The Wren
After a 30 kilometre per hour pilot program was rejected in council, city staff work to create a policy to improve road safety in Kamloops.
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The Wren News @thewrennews.ca · 24/02/2026
What to expect when expecting: A guide to maternity care in Kamloops 👶 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social Advocates are working to fill in the gaps in maternity care in Kamloops. Here’s what you should know. #Kamloops #BCnews #maternitycare
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What to expect when expecting: A guide to maternity care in Kamloops – The Wren
Advocates are working to fill in the gaps in maternity care in Kamloops. Here’s what you should know.
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The Wren News @thewrennews.ca · 18/02/2026
Fact check: What to know about Kamloops’ new transitional housing project on McGill Road 🏗️ by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social Some business owners worry the development could bring new challenges to their doorstep, The Wren assessed this concerns in the story. #Kamloops #BCnews #housingproject
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Fact check: What to know about Kamloops’ new transitional housing project on McGill Road – The Wren
An $8-million temporary housing project promises structured support for people leaving shelters, but in Kamloops’ industrial corridor, some business owners worry the development could bring new challe...
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Macarena Mantilla @macarenamantilla.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
The Wren News Trivia! 🎉 Introducing Community Trivia at Bright Eye Brewing on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. Support our news organization by attending and purchasing a table.
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The Wren News presents: 2026 Kamloops trivia!
The Wren News team presents: Community trivia hosted by Bright Eye Brewing
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The Wren News @thewrennews.ca · 05/02/2026
A peek into Kamloops’ organic waste collection program ♻️ by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social Local experts share how the city’s organic waste collection initiative is making a difference. #BCnews #Composting #Kamloops #waste
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A peek into Kamloops’ organic waste collection program – The Wren
Local experts share how the city's organic waste collection initiative is making a difference.
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The Wren News @thewrennews.ca · 22/01/2026
New art exhibition invites Kamloops to remember, mourn and celebrate the Red Bridge 🎨 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social ‘This is a celebration of a historic landmark that touched all of us,’ Shay Paul, co-curator of the exhibition says. #BCnews #Kamloops #RedBridge
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New art exhibition invites Kamloops to remember, mourn and celebrate the Red Bridge – The Wren
‘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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The Wren News @thewrennews.ca · 22/01/2026
‘More than just a news report’: Loved ones reflect on Muhammad “Ash” Zafar’s life and legacy ❤️‍🩹 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social Friends and coworkers honour Muhammad “Ash” Zafar during a candlelight vigil Jan. 19. #BCnews #Kamloops #MuhammadAshZafar
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‘More than just a news report’: Loved ones reflect on Muhammad “Ash” Zafar’s life and legacy – The Wren
Friends and coworkers honour Muhammad “Ash” Zafar during a candlelight vigil Jan. 19.
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The Wren News @thewrennews.ca · 19/01/2026
Land claims, clarified: What does the Quw’utsun Nation title case mean for Kamloops? 💬 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social As misconceptions spread about Indigenous land claims and private property, lawyers unpack the history, legal realities and local implications. #Kamloops #Tkemlups #landclaims
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What does the Cowichan title case mean for Kamloops?
As misconceptions spread about Indigenous land claims and private property, lawyers unpack the history and local implications.
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The Wren News @thewrennews.ca · 06/01/2026
What are some Secwépemc traditions celebrated in the winter? ❄️ by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social Long winter evenings supported rest, knowledge sharing, spirituality and more, says Secwépemc cultural advisor Ted Gottfriedson. #BCnews #Kamloops #Secwépemc #Tkʼemlúps
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What are some Secwépemc traditions celebrated in the winter? – The Wren
Long winter evenings supported rest, knowledge sharing, spirituality and more, says Secwépemc cultural advisor Ted Gottfriedson.
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The Wren News @thewrennews.ca · 04/12/2025
A do-it-yourself holiday gifting guide 🎁 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social Want to put a personal spin on your holiday gifts and save money? Here are a few options for your whole list. #Kamloops #DIYgifts #Holidaygiftingguide thewrennews.ca/a-do-it-your...
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A do-it-yourself holiday gifting guide – The Wren
Want to put a personal spin on your holiday gifts and save money? Here are a few options for your whole list.
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The Wren News @thewrennews.ca · 08/12/2025
Will Kamloops be an AI hub? 🧑‍💻 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social With 6 AI data centres finding a home in the region, what impacts will the energy-hefty centres have? #Kamloops #AIdatacentres #BCnews thewrennews.ca/will-kamloop...
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Will Kamloops be an AI hub? – The Wren
With 6 AI data centres finding a home in the region, what impacts will the energy-hefty centres have?
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The Wren News @thewrennews.ca · 17/12/2025
Kamloops authors you should know about by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social A locally curated list of authors to support this holiday season and throughout the year. #Kamloops #BCnews #localauthors thewrennews.ca/kamloops-aut...
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Kamloops authors you should know about – The Wren
A locally curated list of authors to support this holiday season and throughout the year.
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The Wren News @thewrennews.ca · 01/12/2025
Is there a non-alcoholic movement in Kamloops? 🍹 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social ‘I call alcohol free products, life uninterrupted,’ says co-owner of Mocktail Mixery. #Kamloops #non-alcoholic #BCnews thewrennews.ca/is-there-a-n...
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Is there a non-alcoholic movement in Kamloops? – The Wren
‘I call alcohol free products, life uninterrupted,’ says co-owner of Mocktail Mixery. Non-alcoholic options are growing in Kamloops.
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The Wren News @thewrennews.ca · 01/12/2025
‘Hatred is not welcome here’: Kamloopsians unite against residential school denialism 💭 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social Across Canada, the movement of residential “school” denialism keeps growing. #Kamloops #BCnews #Tkemlups #Secwépemc thewrennews.ca/kamloopsians...
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Kamloopsians unite against residential school denialism
After an event at Thompson Rivers University Kamloopsians showcased that residential "school" denialism is unwelcomed in Tkʼemlúps.
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The Wren News @thewrennews.ca · 20/11/2025
In depth: How Kamloops sex workers find support through community ❤️‍🩹 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social ‘We are the ones best positioned to say what we need in this industry,’ a sex worker in Kamloops tells The Wren. #BCnews #Kamloops #KSACC thewrennews.ca/in-depth-how...
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In-depth: What is it like to be a sex worker in Kamloops?
'We are the ones best positioned to say what we need in this industry,' a sex worker in Kamloops tells The Wren.
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The Wren News @thewrennews.ca · 12/11/2025
In photos: Indigenous Veterans Day in Tkʼemlúps 🇨🇦 Reporter @macarenamantilla.bsky.social went to the event hosted by Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc. #IndigenousVeteransDay #Tkemlups #Kamloops #BCNews thewrennews.ca/in-photos-in...
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In photos: Indigenous Veterans Day in Tkʼemlúps – The Wren
'Many volunteered at a time when they weren't even recognized as citizens in our own homeland,' Kúkwpi7 Rosanne Casimir says about Indigenous Veterans Day.
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The Wren News @thewrennews.ca · 05/11/2025
How the Kamloops Library and Art Gallery can help you beat the winter blues by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social Various free programming in town is available to help those seeking connection in the winter. #Kamloops #winterblues #BCnews thewrennews.ca/how-the-kaml...
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How the Kamloops Library and Art Gallery can help you beat the winter blues
Various free programming in town is available to help those seeking connection in the winter.
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The Wren News @thewrennews.ca · 09/10/2025
Where is Kamloops with truth and reconciliation? 🤝 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social Kamloops city council members reflect on the city’s efforts to live up to the TRC’s Calls to Action. #Kamloops #Truthandreconciliation #BCnews thewrennews.ca/where-is-kam...
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Where is Kamloops with truth and reconciliation?
‘Our relationship as good neighbours has grown’: Kamloops city council members reflect on the city’s efforts to live up to the TRC’s Calls to Action.
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The Wren News @thewrennews.ca · 27/10/2025
What is happening with the Red Bridge? by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social ‘We can’t get a straight answer,’ business owner says of government timelines for a proposed replacement bridge. 🏗 #Kamloops #BCnews #Redbridge #RedBridgeKamloops thewrennews.ca/what-is-happ...
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What is happening with the Red Bridge? – The Wren
‘We can’t get a straight answer,’ business owner says of government timelines for a proposed replacement bridge.
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The Wren News @thewrennews.ca · 24/09/2025
Echoes of the Homesick Heart seeks to answer the question: ‘What do we do to heal our communities?’ 🎥 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social Laura Michel’s play aims to support language revitalization with learning tools and a bursary. #Kamloops #languagerevitalization thewrennews.ca/echoes-of-th...
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Echoes of the Homesick Heart seeks to answer: ‘What's next?'
Laura Michel’s play Echoes of the Homesick Heart aims to support language revitalization with learning tools and a bursary.
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Macarena Mantilla @macarenamantilla.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Wrote this article about dog poop. You read it right. Click the link below to know why leaving dog poop behind is actually a big deal.
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Macarena Mantilla @macarenamantilla.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Wrote this great piece on how artists are supporting local art in Kamloops. Give it a read
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The Wren News @thewrennews.ca · 13/08/2025
How Kamloops artists are creating new local spaces to showcase art 🎨 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social A vibrant local arts scene is ‘well worth the investment,’ local artists and community builders say. thewrennews.ca/kamloops-art... #Kamloops #Art #Kamloopsartists
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How Kamloops artists are creating new local spaces to showcase art – The Wren
A vibrant local arts scene is ‘well worth the investment,’ local artists and community builders say.
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The Wren News @thewrennews.ca · 23/07/2025
Western Canada Theatre celebrates its 50th anniversary with all-Canadian plays 🎭 ‘I think that there’s no better place’ organizer says of Kamloops for prioritizing Indigenous and Canadian plays. Latest by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social #Kamloops #WCT #Theatre thewrennews.ca/western-cana...
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Western Canada Theatre celebrates its 50th anniversary with all-Canadian plays
'I think that there's no better place' organizer says of Kamloops for prioritizing Indigenous and Canadian plays.
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The Wren News @thewrennews.ca · 07/08/2025
Kamloops Heritage Railway Society celebrates the ‘magic’ in reviving its beloved 113-old steam train 🚂 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social Canadian National No. 2141 is considered to be one of the last trains of its kind. #Kamloops #HeritageRailway #train thewrennews.ca/kamloops-her...
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Kamloops Heritage Railway Society celebrates the ‘magic’ in reviving its beloved 113-old steam train – The Wren
Canadian National No. 2141 is considered to be one of the last trains of its kind and will be operating again by this winter.
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The Wren News @thewrennews.ca · 14/05/2025
Thompson-Nicola camping: What to know and where to go ⛺ There are many sites for outdoor recreation near Kamloops. Here are a few. #Kamloops #thompsonnicola #camping thewrennews.ca/thompson-nic...
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Thompson-Nicola camping: What to know and where to go
There are many sites for outdoor recreation near Kamloops. Here are a few.
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The Wren News @thewrennews.ca · 14/05/2025
‘This isn’t just a woman’s issue,’ Red Dress Day walk organizer says 👗 Red Dress Day honours and commemorates Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and 2SLGBTQIA people. #Kamloops #RedDressDay #MMIWG thewrennews.ca/kamloops-red...
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'This isn’t just a woman’s issue,’ Red Dress Day walk organizer says
Viola Thomas, spoke to crowds gathered to honour and commemorate Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA people on Red Dress Day.
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The Wren News @thewrennews.ca · 07/05/2025
‘They’re always happy coming here and experiencing something different,’ Valid Dreams Foundation brings connection to Kamloops’ multicultural community 🫂 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social #Kamloops #ValidDreamsFoundation #Community thewrennews.ca/theyre-alway...
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‘They're always happy coming here and experiencing something different,' Valid Dreams Foundation brings connection to Kamloops’ multicultural community
Through events, programs and support, Valid Dreams Foundation is making Kamloops home for many.
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The Wren News @thewrennews.ca · 21/04/2025
Fullest Table serves up a feast of vulnerable conversations among Kamloops women 💜 by @macarenamantilla.bsky.social Each dinner has a different theme, offering expert speakers on the topic as well as chances for participants to build community. #Kamloops #fullesttable thewrennews.ca/fullest-tabl...
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Fullest Table serves up a feast of vulnerable conversations among Kamloops women – The Wren
The Fullest Table seeks to hosts events where women can have challenging and vulnerable conversations over a meal in Kamloops.
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Macarena Mantilla @macarenamantilla.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Wrote an article about Indigenous restorative justice programs for @thewrennews.ca It brings victims and eligible offenders into healing conversations — in stark contrast to the colonial judicial system, advocates say. #Kamloops #Indigenousrestorativejustice thewrennews.ca/indigenous-r...
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Indigenous restorative justice programs provide offenders an alternative to court or prison
Indigenous restorative justice provides opportunities for offenders to be accountable and fix their offense while using traditional practices.
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Hal 🇨🇦 @prillalar.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
You can provide feedback on the Govt of Canada site about counter-tariffs on books forms-formulaires.alpha.canada.ca/en/id/cm7upm... On page 2, you’ll be asked for the specific items and whether you support or oppose them. The relevant numbers are: 4901.10.00, 4901.91.00, 4901.99.00, and 4903.00.00
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Consultations on Canada’s Response to United States Tariffs on Canadian Goods: Comment Submission Form
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The Wren News @thewrennews.ca · 05/03/2025
Hiking trails and viewpoints in Kamloops: Where to go and what to know ⛰️ If you are combating the winter blues, here are some great options for hiking trails and viewpoints in Kamloops. #Kamloops #outdoors thewrennews.ca/hiking-trail...
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Hiking trails and viewpoints in Kamloops: Where to go and what to know
If you are combating the winter blues, here are some great options for hiking trails and viewpoints in Kamloops.
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The Wren News @thewrennews.ca · 26/02/2025
New Indigenous Justice Centre in Kamloops to help ‘strengthen community safety’ ⚖️ ‘When our people are well, our communities are safe,’ says vice-chair for the B.C. First Nations Justice Council. #Kamloops #IndigenousJusticeCentre thewrennews.ca/new-indigeno...
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New Indigenous Justice Centre in Kamloops to help ‘strengthen community safety’ – The Wren
The Indigenous Justice Centre in Kamloops is one of 5 others recently opened across B.C. which provides legal aid to surrounding communities.
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Macarena Mantilla @macarenamantilla.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Wrote this great story about the play ‘Little Red Warrior and His Lawyer’ directed and written by Kevin Loring. If you are in Kamloops don't forget to see it starting Feb. 20 If you are curious about more details check out my story @thewrennews.ca #Kamloops thewrennews.ca/little-red-w...
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'Little Red Warrior and His Lawyer' pokes fun at the absurdity of land claims, and is as relevant as ever – The Wren
Director and playwright Kevin Loring used his personal experience to inspire Little Red Warrior and His Lawyer coming to Kamloops on Feb. 20.
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The Wren News @thewrennews.ca · 31/01/2025
Kamloops’ oldest parade photos reveal pomp, circumstance and racism at the turn of the 20th century 🕰️ From a dragon dance to a revisionist ‘centenary,’ these historic parade photos provide a unique window to the young town of Kamloops. #Kamloops #Kamloopsnews thewrennews.ca/kamloops-his...
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A parade through time: Kamloops historical parade photos
Kamloops historical parade photos from the end of the 19th century reveal pomp, circumstance and racism.
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Macarena Mantilla @macarenamantilla.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
New article @thewrennews.ca about the Interior Women’s Centre Society, located in downtown Kamloops (Tkʼemlúps). To read more about it click the link thewrennews.ca/at-the-inter...
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At the Interior Women’s Centre Society in Kamloops, all women are welcome – The Wren
“Through the Interior Women's Center society, one of our biggest hopes and dreams is to bring loud and proud advocacy work for women and girls and non-binary individuals across the interior,” Kathleen...
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Macarena Mantilla @macarenamantilla.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Thanks to my editors for believing in the pitch as much as I did. Thanks to those folks who spoke to me and shared their stories. Thanks to @thewrennews.ca for holding space for stories like mine. The #COPAawards are in February 2025 but I feel happy to be considered. Pt. 3 of 3
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Meeting the residents of Kamloops' Merit Place
‘The necessity is real...the people that want to get better are here,’ says Alfred Achoba, who works with residents of Merit Place.
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Macarena Mantilla @macarenamantilla.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
This article was nominated for a Canadian Online Publishing Award #COPAawards under Best Local Community News. I just finished J school this year and it is a bit surreal to be nominated to something already. Although I have not received the award officially I am really honored. Pt 2 of 3
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Meeting the residents of Kamloops' Merit Place
‘The necessity is real...the people that want to get better are here,’ says Alfred Achoba, who works with residents of Merit Place.
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Macarena Mantilla @macarenamantilla.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
One of my proudest articles to this day is one I did on the lowest barrier shelter in Kamloops. I went to the shelter three separate times to get the story right. It was a very transformative experience for me not only as a journalist but also as a person. Pt. 1 of 3 thewrennews.ca/meeting-the-...
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Meeting the residents of Kamloops' Merit Place
‘The necessity is real...the people that want to get better are here,’ says Alfred Achoba, who works with residents of Merit Place.
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