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…
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Lived experience holds new hope for BC’s toxic drug crisis March 19, 2024
Nearly 50 pieces of artwork line the halls of TRU’s School of Trades and Technology building. It may not be what you expect to see…
Wildfire
Radio NL | Leading wildfire researcher suggests new tech should allow for better fire assessment and policies in BC March 19, 2024
Radio NL talks with wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan about new technology officially being launched this year to help with the fight against wildfires in BC.…
The Conversation | Does TikTok pose a security threat to Canadians? March 18, 2024
TRU Law faculty member Robert Diab writes for The Conversation Canada, asking if TikTok poses a theoretical or real threat to Canadians. Read more
Wildfire
Newsweek | North America Sees 'Emerging Phenomenon' of Raging Night Wildfires March 18, 2024
Wildfire study, co-authored by wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan and published in Nature, gains traction in Newsweek. Read more
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TRU researchers awarded prestigious federal grants March 15, 2024
Canada's research community has received over $1.7 billion in funding for researchers and students nationwide, including three faculty members at Thompson Rivers University (TRU). "Congratulations…
Wildfire
BBC | Impacts of global warming March 15, 2024
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan discusses last year's record smashing wildfires across Canada. Listen to the interview at 00:28 and 08:35.
CBC Kamloops | Bird research March 15, 2024
Spring is on the way which means songbirds are making their way back to BC's Interior. But where are they over the winter, and what…
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.…
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…
Wildfire
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…
Faculty of Science, Featured, News releases, Research and Graduate Studies, Wildfire
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
Wildfire
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.…
Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics, Featured
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…
Wildfire
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…
Wildfire
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…
Wildfire
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,…
