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CBC Radio West | Wildfire education training centre coming to TRU

April 5, 2024

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Shannon Wagner, vice-president Research at TRU, and David Greer, director of strategic engagement at BC Wildfire Service, speak with CBC Radio West host Sarah Penton about the new BC wildfire training and education centre at the university. Story begins at 53:08.

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