CBC Kamloops | TRU Trades toxic drugs exhibit March 13, 2024
A first of its kind exhibit that talks about the impact of drug use on the trades is opening at TRU. Dr. Will Garrett-Petts, Jason…
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Nature | Drought-fuelled overnight burning propels large fires in North America March 13, 2024
Burning events that occur at night have been revealed as a driver of large wildfires. Prolonged drought conditions are to blame, making it easier for…
Wildfire expert publishes research about drought and overnight blazes in Nature March 13, 2024
KAMLOOPS — A renowned Thompson Rivers University (TRU) expert on wildfire behaviour has co-authored an article on drought and overnight wildfires in Nature, one of…
Education News Canada | Home-grown solutions for tackling housing gaps March 8, 2024
MBA student and Researcher-in-Residence intern Tana Dagneau-Jones explores how missing middle housing may help fill gaps in Kamloops. Read more
NBC News | Wildfire seasons are starting earlier and getting longer March 8, 2024
Blazes in Western Canada and Texas highlight how the elements that fuel wildfires are becoming present earlier in the year. "What we’re seeing is more…
Education News Canada | TRU celebrates global Indigenous women's conference along with IDays 2024 March 7, 2024
Two global events are coming together at TRU - IDays and the Knowledge Makers conference - creating a week-long celebration of culture, knowledge and community.…
Home-grown solutions for tackling housing gaps March 6, 2024
Inspiration can come from anywhere during the planning phase of a research project. Some find their focus in exploring timely issues, filling literature gaps or…
Radio NL | TRU wildfire expert warns of impending spring wildfire surge March 4, 2024
A wildfire expert is forecasting a busy spring for wildfire crews here in BC. "The dice are loaded for a very active season, so I…
CBC News | A national response to wildfires March 4, 2024
An unusually dry winter has many concerned about the potential for severe flood and wildfire this summer. Wildfire researcher Dr. Mike Flannigan has called for…
Castanet | Ticks are starting to awaken from their winter slumber and can be found across the Thompson-Okanagan region March 4, 2024
March is Tick Awareness Month, so we're asked to stay vigilant, because ticks can carry some nasty ailments. Entomologist Dr. Rob Higgins says the most…
The New York Times | As ‘zombie fires’ smolder, Canada braces for another season of flames March 4, 2024
Snow could still fall in the spring, tame existing fires and help with dry conditions, says wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan. But this year, he adds,…
Education News Canada | Lecture series ignites minds, inspires change March 1, 2024
A lecture series by Arts faculty that focuses on issues of human rights and social justice has returned for its third year. Little Lectures, Big…
Education News Canada | Meeting their match: event links researchers and students February 29, 2024
More than 70 students discovered research opportunities and connected with faculty members at the inaugural research mentor matchmaking event, Strike The Match. "It is great…
Radio NL | TRU wildfire expert proposes national collaboration in extreme wildfire events February 28, 2024
Wildfire researcher Dr. Mike Flannigan says he can see the BC Wildfire Service working together with a National Wildfire Service to help speed up the…
Radio NL | Upcoming fire season w/Dr. Mike Flannigan February 27, 2024
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan speaks with Radio NL about the upcoming wildfire season. "The dice are loaded for a very active season, especially for…
CBC News | 'Zombie fires' spark fears of long wildfire season February 26, 2024
More than 100 fires are still smouldering this winter, ready to spring to life at any time. "I expect an active spring fire season," says…
The Washington Post | These wildfires never went out — they just moved underground February 26, 2024
Under the ground, even under the snow, fires are burning. While it’s common that such hot spots – known as holdover or zombie fires –…
Meeting their match: event links researchers and students February 26, 2024
It's like speed dating or speed friending, but for research. More than 70 Thompson Rivers University (TRU) students discovered research opportunities and connected with faculty…
AFP | 'Zombie' blazes and drought: Canada headed for another brutal fire season February 23, 2024
Just three months after the official end of the 2023 wildfire season, experts are already concerned about this year. "The stage is set for a…
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…
