The National Interest | Pakistan at a crossroads February 7, 2024
With Pakistan's elections fast approaching, political scientist Dr. Saira Bano takes a look at accusations of military interference, the imprisonment of Imran Khan and the…
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AFP Fact Check | Misleading claims spread on 2023 Canadian wildfires after charges filed February 2, 2024
Individuals in Quebec and Nova Scotia have been charged with starting fires during Canada's 2023 wildfire season, but social media posts are misleadingly claiming the…
Expedition to the Arctic January 29, 2024
By Brandi Thring Polar microbiologist and researcher Madison Ellis (BSc ’18) is one of TRU’s seriously amazing alumni. She recently shared a snippet of her…
The Runner | KPU hosts ‘Indigenous Languages and Cultures Beyond Borders’ event January 29, 2024
Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s (KPU) sociology department recently hosted a symposium, Indigenous Languages and Cultures Beyond Borders, highlighting the language revitalization efforts of scholars across North,…
BCcampus | 2024-2025 BCcampus Research Fellow: TRU Research Team January 29, 2024
Led by TRU researchers - Kyra Garson, Brad Harasymchuk, Alana Hoare, Yujie Jiang, Amie McLean and Anila Virani - the Exploring Students’ Sense of Belonging…
Lecture examines ag gag laws aimed at concealing animal abuse January 26, 2024
By Kim Van Haren Many would agree that animals deserve to live their lives free from unnecessary pain and suffering. Because animal farms aren’t well…
CFJC Today | Teck Highland Valley Copper donates $575,000 to TRU’s research on ecosystem reclamation January 25, 2024
Dr. Lauchlan Fraser, researcher and ecosystem ecologist, has received a substantial funding boost from Teck Highland Valley Copper for his work into ecosystem reclamation. “This investment allows…
Teck Highland Valley Copper donates $575K toward research on ecosystem reclamation January 25, 2024
KAMLOOPS — Teck Highland Valley Copper is giving $575,000 to support industry-leading research on ecosystem reclamation headed by Lauchlan Fraser at Thompson Rivers University (TRU).…
As Pakistani election looms, the military maintains its grip on the country’s politics January 24, 2024
The Conversation Canada article by TRU Arts faculty member Saira Bano In the lead-up to upcoming general elections in Pakistan, the country’s Human Rights Commission has voiced significant…
The Conversation | As Pakistani election looms, the military maintains its grip on the country’s politics January 24, 2024
"In the lead-up to upcoming general elections in Pakistan, the country’s Human Rights Commission has voiced significant concerns about 'pre-poll rigging' and the 'blatant manipulation' of the…
The Wren | Q&A: What does the ongoing drought mean for Kamloops? January 23, 2024
The Wren speaks with Dr. Tom Pypker, natural resource science department chair, to learn about Kamloops’ drought and what residents can do about it. Read more
The New York Times | Quebec man pleads guilty to what he accused the government of: starting wildfires January 22, 2024
A man who pleaded guilty to setting 14 fires in 2023 also shared misinformation and conspiracy theories about wildfires and climate change. Wildfire expert Dr.…
Learning with Lowell | Polar bear conservation and fighting climate change with Alysa McCall January 17, 2024
Alysa McCall, alum and director of Conservation Outreach and staff scientist at Polar Bears International, discusses polar bear research, climate change, conservation and everything she's been…
The Vancouver Sun | $720 million insured losses from 2023 Okanagan, Shuswap wildfires set new BC record January 17, 2024
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan says he's concerned that a continuing drought and El Niño (which produces a warm band of water in the Pacific…
Radio NL | BC wildfires still burning January 16, 2024
Over 100 BC wildfires, which first started last summer (2023), are still burning. Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan provides insight. Listen to interview
Vancouver Is Awesome | Climate change drove 'unusual' spike in Canada's temperatures, study finds January 16, 2024
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…
Reuters | Explainer: Western Canada's dry winter heralds worsening drought for 2024 January 16, 2024
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
Castanet | Top 50 designation for TRU highlights accomplishments and need for research January 10, 2024
"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 Wall Street Journal | 2023 was the hottest year on record January 9, 2024
“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…
CBC Kamloops | Wildfire concerns January 5, 2024
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.…
