Over 100 BC wildfires, which first started last summer (2023), are still burning. Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan provides insight. Listen to interview

As of Jan. 15, BC Wildfire Service data showed at least 105 wildfires burning across the province. The so-called “zombie fires” are not uncommon, but that many…

Reduced snowpack means snow will likely melt faster in the spring, prolonging fire season and stretching firefighting resources, says wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan. Read more

"Making the 2023 list of the top 50 research universities reflects hard work and determination on the part of many people at the university and…

“The drier the fuel, the easier it is for a fire to start and spread, leading to higher intensity fires that are difficult to impossible…

Fire experts are concerned about the upcoming fire season. Some say that drought and dry weather are loading the dice for the spring of 2024.…

Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan says Alberta tends to see a bad fire season every three to five years but should expect to see more…

Arts faculty member Dr. Rochelle Stevenson speaks with Radio NL about her research on the prevalence of sexual harassment in the hospitality industry in Kamloops. Listen…

Arts' faculty member Dr. Rochelle Stevenson hopes a research project studying the prevalence of sexual harassment in the Kamloops' hospitality industry will help improve workplace…

“The existing way we fight fires, the status quo, may no longer be viable in today’s world because of climate change, ... higher expectations from…

BC bat experts say the furry flyers need 'condos,' not single-room homes, for their survival. Graduate student Susan Dulc provides insight. Read more

Host Kyle Brittain discusses Canada's historic wildfire season with wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan. Watch interview

Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan says predicting this year's fire season is challenging, but ongoing drought on the Prairies and a growing El Niño pattern…

The above-seasonal conditions in Alberta have some emergency services on alert as the warm and dry conditions create an increased risk of wildfires and grassfires.…

While Canada has a system in place to get aircraft and other firefighting resources to areas in need, the centre tasked with co-ordinating those requests…

High temperatures, a dry climate and high winds created the perfect conditions for fire in Lytton in 2021. "Fire is opportunistic, it's probing, it's searching…

As climate change intensifies, the need to address the risks and threats from wildfires is urgent. TRU understands this urgency and has prioritized research in…

A new report from the University of Waterloo’s Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation offers practical guidance to help Canadians living in forested and grassland regions to…

Across Canada, academic researchers are working on practical solutions to reduce global warming and build resilient communities. Dr. Mike Flannigan, BC's first fire science research…

Health researchers Drs. Juanita-Dawne Bacsu and Wendy Hulko have been recognized for their work, receiving the Convening and Collaborating (C2) Award and Reach Award, respectively. Read…