Macarena Mantilla

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.

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

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.

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

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...

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

The Wren News presents: 2026 Kamloops trivia! The Wren News team presents: Community trivia hosted by Bright Eye Brewing

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.

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.

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

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.

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

‘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.

‘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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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
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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?

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
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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.

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
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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.

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
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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.

‘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
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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.

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
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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.

In photos: Indigenous Veterans Day in Tkʼemlúps 🇨🇦
Reporter @macarenamantilla.bsky.social went to the event hosted by Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc.

#IndigenousVeteransDay #Tkemlups #Kamloops #BCNews
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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.

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

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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.

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
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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.

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

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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.

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
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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.

Wrote this great piece on how artists are supporting local art in Kamloops. Give it a read

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.

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.
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#Kamloops #Art #Kamloopsartists

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.

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
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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.

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
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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.

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
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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.

‘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
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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.

‘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
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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.

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
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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.

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
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