Three of British Columbia’s (B.C.) most experienced wildfire communications professionals are bringing their expertise to Thompson Rivers University (TRU) this fall. Mike McCulley, Kevin Skrepnek…
Wildfire smoke affects us all, but not always in the same way. Ahead of summer outings under potentially smoky skies, TRU Respiratory Therapy department chair…
Communities across B.C. are increasingly confronted with the challenges from wildfires, highlighting the pressing need for proactive engagement and education. In response to this need,…
KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is playing a key role in strengthening wildfire resilience in Canada through the newly established Wildfire Resilience Consortium of…
Thompson Rivers University (TRU), in partnership with the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), was pleased to recently host a 20-person delegation from France for a discussion…
KAMLOOPS — Wawanesa Insurance is leading the charge as the first insurance company to invest in wildfire-related research at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), strategically located…
KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has been awarded nearly $1.7 million by Natural Resources Canada through the federal Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a…
Three out of six approved new programs in wildfire science and communication are slated to start at TRU this fall. Proposed bachelor's degrees in wildfire…
TRU’s recent approval of six programs in wildfire science and communication was noted by Academica’s Top Ten. Three of the certificates are expected to start…
KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) are pleased to announce their shared vision for increased educational opportunities in wildfire…
Wildfire researcher Dr. Mike Flannigan says climate change is leading to a prolonged and more hazardous wildfire season here in B.C. “The fires are getting…
Wildfire experts in B.C. are keeping a close eye on the situation unfolding south of the border. Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan shares his insight. Watch…
Why did the Los Angeles fires spread so quickly? Wildfire researcher Dr. Mike Flannigan provides insight. Story in French. Read more
Like all the notable fires B.C. has dealt with since 2017, wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan says the Los Angeles fires have three factors at…
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan discusses the similar conditions fuelling extreme fires in southern California and BC. “I’d say in some ways we have it…
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan talks to the Los Angeles Times about the elements combining to create the fast-moving blazes in the Palisades in southern…
Wildfire experts break down the conditions contributing to devastating winter wildfires in Southern California. Researcher Dr. Mike Flannigan provides insight. Read more
In the first part of the 2024 fire season, most of the first 500,000 hectares burned were the result of fires that started in the…
In Kamloops, where almost 700,000 acres burn annually, TRU is stepping up with with a solution - North America’s first wildfire management program, launching Sept.…
KAMLOOPS — A leading wildfire expert from Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has co-authored a study on the growing impact of fires in Canada over recent…
