Times Colonist | Campbell River tackles goldfish invasion in stormwater pond April 24, 2024
Often illegally dumped in water bodies, goldfish compete with native species for food and space, and carry parasites and diseases that can spread to other…
Tag: environment
Wildfire
Radio NL | The start of BC's 2024 wildfire season April 23, 2024
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan speaks with Radio NL about BC's 2024 wildfire season. Listen to the interview.
The Williams Lake Tribune | Community exhibit in Williams Lake to showcase resiliency April 23, 2024
Voices from across BC's Interior will be heard at an upcoming exhibit that will showcase an inspiring collection of narratives from people across the region. The…
The Williams Lake Tribune | HOMETOWN: Lucia Johnston loves ranch life in the Cariboo April 22, 2024
TRU Williams Lake Regenerative Agriculture student Lucia Johnston hopes to help increase awareness of the benefits of properly managed landscapes and the importance of agriculture…
Featured, Sustainability
Building a sustainable university April 22, 2024
Every day is Earth Day at Thompson Rivers University (TRU). The Kamloops campus is teeming with initiatives showcasing the university’s dedication and commitment to expanding…
Wildfire
The Narwhal | Yellowknife to Fort McMurray: lessons from the frontlines of Canada’s worst wildfires April 15, 2024
Even if a wildfire is stopped, smoke is an increasing concern for people who are caught downwind. "The more research that comes out, the more…
CBC Kamloops | Tick season precautions March 21, 2024
It's tick season in the Kamloops area, so entomologist Dr. Rob Higgins offers some timely advice. Story begins at 1:49:29.
CBC Radio West | TRU certified as a Bee City Campus March 20, 2024
A hive of activity, TRU is now a Bee City Campus. Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism faculty member Dr. Courtney Mason speaks with CBC's Sarah…
Faculty of Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism, Featured, News releases, Sustainability
TRU recognized as bee-friendly campus March 19, 2024
KAMLOOPS — The Thompson Rivers University (TRU) campus is abuzz with excitement after being named a certified Bee City Campus. Kamloops became BC’s first Bee…
Radio NL | Dr. Vandana Shiva's upcoming visit to TRU March 14, 2024
Arts faculty member Dr. Robin Westland and Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice student Neha Singh discuss well-known environmental activist Dr. Vandana…
Wildfire
The National Post | Night once brought firefighting reprieve, but no longer, Canadian study shows March 13, 2024
The darkness of night has traditionally signalled reprieve for wildland firefighters, but a new Canadian study shows that’s changing, and drought is the driving force.…
Radio NL | Climate crisis w/George Johnson March 11, 2024
Arts faculty member Dr. George Johnson speaks with Radio NL about the climate crisis, the Eco-Song workshop at TRU on March 16 and Earth Day. Listen…
CBC News | Canada faces a series of 'crises' that will test it in the coming years, RCMP warns March 11, 2024
An internal RCMP report, obtained by Law faculty member Matt Malone - who shared it with CBC News - examines 'shifts in domestic and international…
iNFOnews | Increase in solar activity means more chances to see northern lights in Kamloops, Okanagan March 11, 2024
A rise in solar activity this year could cause an increase in aurora borealis occurrences, which means "the odds at seeing the northern lights in…
CFJC Midday | Earth Rights, Human Rights, Food Rights; renowned activist Dr. Vandana Shiva hosting lecture at Thompson Rivers University March 11, 2024
Arts faculty member Robin Westland and Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice student Neha Singh discuss the significance behind environmental activist Dr. Vandana…
Education News Canada | Renowned activist explores sustainability and food advocacy in TRU justice lecture February 23, 2024
In conjunction with TRU's interdisciplinary Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice program, Dr. Vandana Shiva is coming to the university to give a…
Wildfire
Cabin Radio | Inside the NWT’s 2023 wildfire decision-making February 22, 2024
Globally, lightning accounts for less than five per cent of fire ignitions, and across Canada, about half. But in the NWT, "it’s far away the…
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti‑Racism, Faculty of Arts, Featured, News releases
Renowned activist explores sustainability and food advocacy in TRU justice lecture February 22, 2024
KAMLOOPS — A global leader in the movement against corporate control of the world’s food systems tackles food sovereignty and sustainability in this year’s Dean…
Wildfire
The New York Times | Fires are the sum of our choices February 16, 2024
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan says it’s mainly fire weather that varies much year to year, or even decade to decade — and helps explain…
Wildfire
Canada's National Observer | Government should prep for fires given low snowpack February 14, 2024
Ten other experts join wildfire researcher Dr. Mike Flannigan in concluding that so far in the 21st century, BC is falling well short of receiving…
