An Ontario Superior Court judge recently deemed a major section of the province’s Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act unconstitutional. It’s the first time an…
Science faculty member Dr. John Church discusses improved 21st-century animal and land management in his lecture at the Inaugural Professorial Lecture series. Read more
Law faculty member and animal law expert Katie Sykes says Canada has some of the worst animal protection laws in the world, something she hopes…
Many would agree that animals deserve to live their lives free from unnecessary pain and suffering. Because animal farms aren’t well regulated or regularly inspected,…
Students graduating from the Veterinary Technology Diploma program can now say they meet Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) standards. The program received national accreditation after…
BC bat experts say the furry flyers need 'condos,' not single-room homes, for their survival. Graduate student Susan Dulc provides insight. Read more
TRU alum Alysa McCall gives a behind-the-scenes look into her career path and offers advice to students considering ways they can turn their interest in…
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) student Kelly Davison spent her childhood feeling “less than.” Living in foster care for several years, she says her foster mother…
The Veterinary Technology Diploma program is now accredited by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. “We’re thrilled,” says Heather Shannon, program chair and associate teaching professor, adding this…
While polar bears tend to avoid humans and stick to cold climates, advocating for them has taken TRU alum Alysa McCall (BSc Hons ’10) from…
Faculty, staff and students of the Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Veterinary Technology Diploma program are letting some big news sink in. The program, offered both…
This year's drought has impacted many, including bears struggling to find enough food before they hibernate. Olivier Jumeau, a Master of Science in Environmental Science…
Veterinary Technology student and award recipient Alison Buckland looks forward to using her skills back at home in Yellowknife. Read more
As a reluctant 17-year-old post-secondary student, Teresa McKernan (AHT ’86) didn’t picture herself pushing boundaries in veterinary medicine, but that’s exactly what she’s done over…
Olivier Jumeau, a recent graduate from the geography department, is researching the diet of back bears living in Sun Peaks. "Scat analysis is a really…
The District of 100 Mile House is hoping to attract tourists with a unique stroller pilot project for pet owners. Tourism Management faculty member David…
Last year’s Fund-a-Need campaign to raise money for animal simulators — high-tech training tools for Thompson Rivers University’s (TRU) veterinary technology program — was hugely…
How do you become a zookeeper at BC Wildlife Park in Kamloops? In addition to the requisite love of animals, attending Thompson Rivers University could…
Determined. Resilient. Passionate. Three words that describe Julia Morgan, a recent graduate of TRU’s Applied Sustainable Ranching program. The program is based in Williams Lake…
A campaign to raise funds for animal simulators—high-tech training tools for TRU’s veterinary technology program—is even more successful than planned. The goal of this year’s…
