Kyra Grubb

Jan 23, 2024 | thewrennews.ca | Kyra Grubb |Lauren Kaljur |Lyssa Martin |Brandi Schier

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Oct 10, 2023 | thewrennews.ca | Aaron Hemens |Liz McDonald |Kyra Grubb

This story was originally written for The Wren’s sister publication, IndigiNews. A Secwépemc knowledge-keeper is outraged after Trans Mountain was given approval from Canada’s energy regulator to trench through an important cultural site to build its pipeline expansion — calling the project colonialism personified. “Evil is putting it lightly,” said Mike McKenzie, who is from Skeetchestn.

Oct 10, 2023 | thewrennews.ca | Liz McDonald |Aaron Hemens |Kyra Grubb

This story was originally written for The Wren’s sister publication, Sun Peaks Independent News. The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy is working with partners in the outdoor recreation sector and other provincial agencies to create a strategy for recreation in British Columbia. To develop the strategy, various groups connected to outdoor recreation took part in engagement sessions, the fourth and final of which was held Sept. 14 at Thompson Rivers University.

Oct 10, 2023 | thewrennews.ca | Kyra Grubb |Aaron Hemens |Liz McDonald

Local biologist Brianna Powerie is urging Kamloopsians to proceed with caution when recreating near forested or bushy areas along the riverbank, known as riparian zones, as she says different species of shorebirds nest on the ground within the vegetation there. Kamloopsians should proceed with caution when shorebirds and other animals nest, especially in lesser-known or less-frequented areas where wildlife may choose to nest or borrow because of a lack of human activity, Powrie says.

Sep 12, 2023 | thewrennews.ca | Lyssa Martin |Marissa Tiel |Kyra Grubb

Nearly half of all renters and about 14 per cent of homeowners in Kamloops are living in unaffordable housing, meaning they pay more than 30 per cent of their income on shelter, according to a 2020 report from the city. But the founders of a new local housing co-operative (co-op) say investing in non-market housing has the potential to house residents more equitably.