Much as is the case in the U.S., wildfires in parts of Canada have burned larger areas over time. Wildfire researcher Dr. Mike Flannigan provides…
The BC Coroners Service has issued a public safety bulletin about wildfire smoke as it confirmed a nine-year-old boy died from a medical condition aggravated…
Quieter wildfire years, like last year, are still possible, says wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan, but a warmer world makes large, explosive wildfires more likely…
TRU has partnered with the Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute, bringing in funding for a statistics conference in August. "I'm excited about the opportunities that our…
Dr. Michael Mehta, professor of environmental studies, discusses the health impacts of wildfire smoke that is blanketing spans of BC. Read more
The 2023 wildfire season in BC has overtaken all others to become the worst on record, according to data from the BC Wildfire Service. “Extreme…
Dr. Michael Mehta, professor of geography and environmental studies, says the province needs to do better when it comes to reporting air quality levels, saying…
Biology professor Christian Laas inspires colleagues to host an open house, raising awareness about the programs offered at the TRU Williams Lake campus. Read more
Future Students Office staff members Kira Schmidt and Amy Watters speak with CFJC Today about new summer tours of the Kamloops campus in July and…
Wildfire smoke continues to affect air quality throughout BC. "We have levels in Northern BC that are forty times higher than the World Health Organization…
All social-media apps should be banned from government devices unless there are compelling reasons to keep them, given the sensitive data “that’s being vacuumed up,”…
According to data, the majority of intimate partner violence survivors report abuse or threats against their pet, but only a small number of domestic violence…
Dr. Michael Mehta, professor of geography and environmental studies, discusses "climate triage" and its impact on rural communities. Listen to interview
The number of fires burning in British Columbia has surged amid hot dry weather, with rain forecast early next week expected to bring lightning rather…
Dry, hot weather fuels wildfires across the country. Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan provides insight. Story in French and behind paywall.
“We’re used to getting fires in the West, or the East, or in the north, or the central — but not the whole country at…
Dr. John Church, BC Regional Innovation Chair in Cattle Industry Sustainability, speaks with CKNW's Simi Sara about his research to find a more heat-resistant cow.…
Wildfire researcher Dr. Mike Flannigan speaks with CBC Calgary News host Rob Brown about the record wildfire season in Alberta and BC, the impact of…
Homeowners with variable mortgage rates and terms about to expire will feel the most pain from the recent rate hike, writes Professor of Economics Dr.…
“There’s no technofix, no silver bullet or vaccine," says wildfire researcher Dr. Mike Flannigan. "We’re in for the long haul. Dante’s circles of hell —…
