CBC Radio | The Future of Forests May 21, 2024
"As long as we have...vegetation, ignition and conducive fire weather, we're going to have fire," says wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan. "Whether we have forests…
"As long as we have...vegetation, ignition and conducive fire weather, we're going to have fire," says wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan. "Whether we have forests…
"Underfunding the information commissioner will foster a culture of secrecy within government institutions, and it will exacerbate a culture of secrecy that already exists," says…
Last year’s Canadian blazes were two and a half times worse than is typical, says wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan. Read more
Social Work student Trevor Starchuk has designed a housing model geared at increasing the success rates of drug addiction recovery and lowering homelessness, and he’ll…
While the federal government has stepped up its (wildfire) funding in recent years, there’s room for Ottawa to expand its role, says wildfire expert Dr.…
Law Dean Daleen Millard says the law school has always sought to be innovative throughout it’s 14-year history, including a goal of populating communities in…
After clinching a second place finish in the US Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon Design Challenge last month, TRU and UBC Okanagan students say they're…
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan says climate change is the driving force behind increasing Western Canada wildfires. "Some people won’t like this, but it’s the…
After a roller-coaster season, the WolfPack baseball team is hoping to “surprise some teams” this weekend at the Canadian Collegiate Baseball Conference championship in Lethbridge.…
If Indigenous policy is being discussed, it is likely School of Social Work and Human Service student Loretta Jeff-Combs is at the table. Read more
"Planting drought-resistant plants is paramount in reserving water," says Arts faculty member Dr. Darryl Carlyle-Moses. "Water the soil, not the leaves of plants or trees." Read…
Wildfire researcher Dr. Mike Flannigan says this year's wildfire season "...will depend on the day-to-day fire weather. Those hot, dry, windy days, we call them…
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan says "legacy effects" of last year's season are spilling over to 2024. Read more
Bachelor of Health Science student Kelsa Carmen is the recipient of the First Nations Information Governance Centre Student Bursary, which recognizes outstanding First Nations college…
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan told Axios it is "highly unlikely" that Canada's season will meet or exceed last year's record-smashing severity, but it is…
Law's Robert Diab said the concerns around influence operations are not unique to TikTok. "Any group, including the Chinese government, can disseminate content, engage in…
Wildfire behaviour experts say that many current fires in Alberta and BC began last year and managed to survive a snowy winter. "These fires burn…
Goldfish pose a significant threat to BC waters by competing with native species for food and preying on their eggs and larvae. Science faculty member…
Outgoing chancellor Dr. Nathan Matthew is being honoured with an emeritus designation at this year’s Spring Convocation. Read more
Matt Dyck, associate director of Student Engagement and Experience, Open Learning, discusses the advantages of asynchronous education, writing: "At its core, asynchronous education flips the…