Education News Canada | Researchers receive major federal funding June 19, 2024
Six researchers have been awarded a combined total of $937,500 through the NSERC Discovery Grants program. Read more
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CBC Daybreak Kamloops | TRU tree care tips June 18, 2024
With a hot, dry summer looming, Horticulture Program Co-ordinator Elise Menard Jonker talks trees and the right plant for the right place. Story begins at…
Radio NL | Permanent residency for migrant care workers June 18, 2024
Arts' Jenny Shaw speaks with Radio NL about research that looks at permanent residency for migrant care workers applying to new pilot programs. Listen to…
Policy Note | Canada’s broken promises to migrant care workers June 18, 2024
"Unfortunately, the pilot programs that ended on June 17, 2024 have largely not delivered on their promises, failing thousands of migrant care workers and their…
Castanet | TRU researchers say enclosed cat patios help reduce risk to local wildlife, outdoor cats June 12, 2024
Research by alum Denise King and economics professor Peter Tsigaris explores the perceived impact outdoor pet cats have on wildlife and the risk they face…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | The future of health care in BC June 11, 2024
We've seen more than a dozen closures of emergency departments in the Interior because of staffing shortages. Daybreak Kamloops speaks with School of Nursing Associate…
The Williams Lake Tribune | A magical day on Scout Island in Williams Lake June 10, 2024
Williams Lake Biological Sciences faculty member Dr. Christian Lass led a tour through the dark depths of the Scout Island Nature Centre to show the…
Prince George Citizen | UNBC grad goes from logger to law student to law professor June 4, 2024
Alum and Law/School of Business and Economics faculty member Murray Sholty recognizes opportunities that have fueled his ongoing success. Read more
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TRU Gaglardi faculty and staff honoured May 30, 2024
Earlier this month, the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics honoured the hard work and dedication of faculty and staff with the annual Faculty…
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Protecting wildlife, one catio at a time May 29, 2024
Carpooling, recycling, composting — many environmental efforts are straightforward, obvious and relatively easy to practice. Some environmental issues, however, are more contentious, with unclear solutions.…
CFJC Today | Amateur ornithologists flock to TRU for bird tour May 24, 2024
"We need nature more than we’ve ever needed it before," said avid ornithologist and Professor Emerit Dr. Tom Dickinson during a recent bird tour on campus.…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | TRU bird walk May 21, 2024
The campus at TRU is a bird lover's paradise, and the community can take part in a walk and talk on May 23 with avid…
Sun Peaks Independent News | How can we make our gardens more drought resistant? May 16, 2024
"Planting drought-resistant plants is paramount in reserving water," says Arts faculty member Dr. Darryl Carlyle-Moses. "Water the soil, not the leaves of plants or trees." Read…
Invasive Species Council of BC | Of fish tanks and tackle boxes: Invasive Goldfish and Smallmouth bass in BC May 15, 2024
Goldfish pose a significant threat to BC waters by competing with native species for food and preying on their eggs and larvae. Science faculty member…
Vancouver Sun | Opinion: The promise and perils of waivers: What you should understand before signing May 3, 2024
Many people scan and sign a waiver without understanding it, but the courts make clear that people who sign a contract are bound to it.…
BC Association of Clinical Counsellors | BCACC Deputy Registrar, Kathy Lauriente, honoured with Distinguished Service Award from Thompson Rivers University April 26, 2024
The BC Association of Clinical Counsellors' Deputy Registrar and TRU Williams Lake faculty member Kathy Lauriente has been recognized with the Distinguished Service Award from…
The Globe and Mail | A Canadian federal ban on non-compete agreements is long overdue April 24, 2024
The US Federal Trade Commission recently voted "to ban non-compete agreements, which limit employees from joining competitors after leaving their job," writes law faculty member…
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…
BCcampus | BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Education: Renée Anderson April 24, 2024
Renée Anderson, associate teaching professor in the School of Nursing, has won the monthly BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Education. Anderson is one of…
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…
