The Williams Lake Tribune | OUR HOMETOWN: Student eyes future as teacher August 1, 2024
When Emma Pittman graduates to be a teacher, she hopes to return to work in her hometown of Williams Lake. Pittman, who is studying in…
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My Cariboo Now | Health services expanded for youth at Thompson Rivers University Williams Lake campus July 30, 2024
Students and youth can go to TRU Williams Lake campus for health services. The service, in partnership with the Foundry Cariboo Chilcotin, is open at the…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | TRU's green roof July 30, 2024
Instead of shingles and tar paper, TRU is repairing a green roof on campus with native grasses and drought-tolerant shrubs. "We want to find a…
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Indigenous students learn skills while rebuilding wildfire-ravaged community July 26, 2024
By Kim Van Haren Last summer’s raging wildfires devastated many communities across BC, including those in the Shuswap. Families fled the Bush Creek East wildfire,…
Williams Lake
TRU Williams Lake campus remains open at this time July 22, 2024
WILLIAMS LAKE — 11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 22 — While portions of Williams Lake are under an evacuation alert due to a wildfire burning…
Featured, School of Nursing
Health experts tap into TRU labs for skills building course July 17, 2024
The Sherman Jen Simulation Centre in Thompson Rivers University’s (TRU) nursing building is the first university-based simulation lab to be used by a group of…
Wildfire
The Christian Science Monitor | As wildfire season looms, these residents aren’t waiting for government help July 8, 2024
"We see more and more fire in the interface between the forest and the community," says wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan. Efforts to bring wildfire…
CBA National Magazine | Schooling social media giants July 4, 2024
A group of Canadian school boards is suing social media giants, accusing them of designing addictive products that harm kids and disrupt learning. Law faculty…
Castanet | TRU naloxone training, education ongoing for years with new provincial guidelines on horizon June 28, 2024
While new provincial guidelines on overdose training and education are set to be introduced at post-secondary institutions across BC this fall, Wellness Co-ordinator Chelsea Corsi says TRU…
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The immigrant dilemma: Exploring the pros and cons of Canada’s mentoring programs June 26, 2024
By Elise Fenwick Luck. It’s what immigrants must often rely on to succeed professionally in Canada. Stacked CVs and years of experience don’t necessarily propel…
CFJC Today | Clearwater Secondary students get hands-on learning experience in carpentry foundations program June 25, 2024
Nine Clearwater Secondary students are working toward their Level One carpentry apprenticeship through a partnership with TRU, SD73, Borrow Enterprises and the District of Clearwater.…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | Kamloops funeral director shares her story June 24, 2024
Emily Bootle, alum and founder of DeathCare BC, discusses her very rewarding career as a funeral director and embalmer. Story begins at 1:27:48.
Castanet | TRU to show off Kamloops campus with new summer tour programming June 24, 2024
TRU is again offering family-friendly summer activities on campus by expanding its summer tour options for students, families and the surrounding community. Read more
InfoNews Kamloops | Threatened turtles on their way to lay eggs crushed by cars in Kamloops, Okanagan June 24, 2024
A forest service road in Kamloops has western painted turtles crossing it to find spots to lay their eggs. Unfortunately, the risk is high from…
CBC Radio West | Must-read books for children and teens by Indigenous writers June 20, 2024
Alum and Orange Shirt Day founder Phyllis Webstad curates a book list for young readers to mark National Indigenous History Month. Story begins at 54:13.
Castanet | Sustainability office at TRU awarded for initiatives, commitments June 20, 2024
The Sustainability Office will need a bigger trophy case after being awarded the 2024 Recycling Council of BC’s environmental award in the public sector category.…
Cottage Life| The Inuit paddler who is reclaiming kayaking culture in Labrador June 19, 2024
Alum and Inuit paddler Noah Nochasak is living his dream, providing kayak-building and paddling skills courses to supplement western learning in northern communities. Read more
CFJC Today | TRU recognized for environmental protection and stewardship efforts June 17, 2024
TRU's Sustainability Office is the recipient of the 2024 Recycling Council of BC's (RCBC) Environmental Award in the public sector category. “This is a great…
Featured, News releases, Sustainability
TRU lauded for zero waste, environmental efforts June 14, 2024
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University’s (TRU) commitment to sustainability has once again earned the university recognition as a leader in environmental protection and stewardship. The…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | 4 Generations Creations expands June 13, 2024
Only six months after opening Indigenous business 4 Generations Creations, owner and alum Ashley Michel is doubling the store's footprint. Story begins at 33:23.
