Williams Lake Tribune | OUR HOMETOWN: 'A place that you truly want to be' October 10, 2024
Despite being a woman in a male-dominated field, alum and Williams Lake Fire Department Captain Mik Arkesteyn says she’s only felt inspired by her team…
In the Media
Castanet | Economic impact, benefits of TRU on region and province can’t be ignored October 9, 2024
"It’s hard to imagine community and societal growth or progress without the influence of institutions such as TRU," writes President Brett Fairbairn. Read more
Castanet | TRU's regional economic impact surpasses $885 million October 7, 2024
A report by an independent consultant maps out millions of dollars in economic benefits that TRU, its employees, students and alumni have throughout the province…
CFJC Today | Report: TRU a significant economic driver in Interior, province October 7, 2024
Key findings of an economic impact report presented to TRU's Board of Governors show the university has injected $2.2 billion into the provincial economy and…
Academica | Post-secondary institutions unveil, celebrate spaces dedicated to Indigenous students, learning October 2, 2024
TRU's recent groundbreaking on the $22 million Indigenous Education Centre (IEC) was noted by Academica's Indigenous Top Ten. TRU is one of five Canadian institutions…
Education News Canada | Celebrating 19 years of international collaboration September 27, 2024
In almost two decades, the partnership between TRU and the Continental Institute for International Studies (CIIS) has seen almost 300 international students travel overseas to…
Wildfire
CBC News | Large wildfires can create decade-long heat island in the wild September 26, 2024
Long after the flames have gone out, the effects of large, climate-fuelled wildfires endure in Canada's boreal forest, making the ground warmer than normal more…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | TRU Naloxone September 24, 2024
CBC's Daybreak Kamloops visits the Wellness Centre on campus to learn more about the university's naloxone program. Story begins at 1:42:10.
CFJC Today | Kamloops celebrates gold medalists Katzberg, Stewart September 24, 2024
Gold medalists and alumni Ethan Katzberg and Greg Stewart got a warm welcome back to Kamloops on September 21 at the Tournament Capital Centre. The…
Castanet | New dedicated space for students opens at Royal Inland Hospital, hopes to boost recruitment September 24, 2024
A new dedicated space for nursing students has opened up at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) in a bid to boost local recruitment. School of Nursing…
Education News Canada | TRU students explore culture and security on study tour of China September 24, 2024
A group of 11 students just returned from a study tour of China that opened their eyes to cultural and socioeconomic issues. Led by Arts…
First Nations Health Authority | Honouring the past and shaping the future: Dr. Sheila Blackstock on Orange Shirt Day September 24, 2024
For School of Nursing faculty member Dr. Sheila Blackstock, Orange Shirt Day is a time to honour the survivors of Residential Schools and remember the…
Radio NL | Ken Olynyk named technical advisor for TRU women’s basketball team September 20, 2024
Former WolfPack athletic director Ken Olynyk will join the women’s basketball team as a Technical Advisor, just days after he learned that he will be enshrined…
CFJC Today | TRU breaks ground on new Indigenous Education Centre September 20, 2024
A recent ceremony on campus marks the start of construction of a $22-million Indigenous Education Centre, a hub for Indigenous education, culture and community on…
Castanet | Former WolfPack volleyball squadmates met on opposing sides of the court at Paris Olympics September 19, 2024
More than a decade after competing together as teammates, former WolfPack volleyball players Mike Hawkins and Kevin Tillie found themselves on opposing ends of the…
Castanet | TRU to stage open campus event for prospective students with activities, giveaways September 19, 2024
TRU throws open its doors at the Kamloops campus for everyone to join in this year’s Open House on Saturday, October 19. "Our Open House…
Wildfire
Nature | Drivers and Impacts of the Record-Breaking 2023 Wildfire Season in Canada September 18, 2024
"Drivers and Impacts of the Record-Breaking 2023 Wildfire Season in Canada," a paper co-authored by wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan, has been chosen by the…
Education News Canada | Insight Grants support varied works of TRU researchers September 18, 2024
Drs. Nancy Southin, Patrick Brouder and Sarah Moritz have received more than $163,000 through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Insight Development Grants…
Castanet | Remembering is important but action is needed to confront wrongs of the past September 18, 2024
"Remembering the ills, errors and wrongs of the past is an important step all Canadians must take," writes President Brett Fairbairn. "Action is what is…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | Orange Shirt Day September 17, 2024
Orange Shirt Day founder and alum Phyllis Webstad speaks with CBC's Daybreak Kamloops about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on…
