Maclean's | Ten climate predictions for 2025 January 7, 2025
In Kamloops, where almost 700,000 acres burn annually, TRU is stepping up with with a solution - North America’s first wildfire management program, launching Sept.…
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Science publishes study on wildfire severity co-authored by TRU researcher January 6, 2025
KAMLOOPS — A leading wildfire expert from Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has co-authored a study on the growing impact of fires in Canada over recent…
Radio-Canada | More intense wildfires in the northern part of the country, study says January 6, 2025
A study, published in the academic journal Science, reveals increasingly intense wildfires across Canada, especially in the northwest and northeast. Wildfire expert and co-author Dr.…
Global News | Canada primed for more severe wildfire days, driven by dry forest fuel: Study January 6, 2025
A study featured in the journal Science, and co-authored by wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan, suggests Canadian forests are increasingly primed for severe, uncontrollable wildfires. Read…
BC Gov News | B.C. reflects on another year fighting wildfires, building climate resiliency January 2, 2025
In 2024, the BC Wildfire Service worked with people and communities to fight wildfires and build climate resiliency throughout B.C. The first wildfire training and…
The Globe and Mail | Initiative to advance wildfire studies and research December 13, 2024
Partnerships between academic researchers and fire management agencies are crucial to developing new tools and strategies, says wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan. Read more
Fraser Valley Current | Scientists say some wildfires shouldn't be put out. The weather is making that more difficult. December 12, 2024
Wildfire experts question how effective fuel-reduction efforts can be in reducing fire danger, given the role of severe weather. Dr. Mike Flannigan provides insight. Read…
Foundation Gala raises over $230,000 for students December 3, 2024
By Brandi Thring The TRU Foundation Gala raised $234,503 during the first Winter’s Ball held in TRU’s Grand Hall on Nov. 16. More than 300…
The Globe and Mail | Canadian fire chiefs say more resources needed as wildfire threat grows December 3, 2024
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan welcomed Canadian fire chiefs’ call for a federal agency to coordinate wildfire response. “It’s complicated, it’s not easy and it’s…
Alum rekindles a cultural connection to fire December 2, 2024
By Brandi Thring Wildfire researcher Alexis Stowards (BNRS Hons ’24) spent nearly a decade fighting wildfires, witnessing firsthand the immense power of fire and its…
Milestone hires for TRU Wildfire November 27, 2024
TRU took a major step forward in strengthening its TRU Wildfire initiative with the hiring of staff for two leadership positions. [caption id="attachment_2988964" align="alignright" width="350"]…
Innovation News Network | Driving global change at Thompson Rivers University’s research centres November 21, 2024
Research at TRU propels innovation and discovery in population health, cultural preservation and environmental resilience. “At TRU, our researchers, faculty, students, and community partners work…
Castanet | Research addresses real-world challenges, improves peoples’ lives November 13, 2024
"Research, when you strip away the academic uniform, is about asking how we can make things better. At TRU, it’s not just a pursuit of…
House of Commons hears from Dr. Mike Flannigan on Jasper fires October 30, 2024
By Michelle Pugle What factors led to the recent fires in Jasper National Park — and how can we be better prepared for future fire…
The Inquiry | How can Canada fight its wildfires? October 28, 2024
As the number and intensity of fires increase, the methods used to both prevent and fight them may need to change. Wildfire expert Dr. Mike…
The Hill Times | Without the necessary resources, it becomes harder for universities to stay competitive on the global stage October 11, 2024
Beyond providing education, universities serve broader societal needs, including through research programs and infrastructure like TRU's Institute for Wildfire Science, Adaptation and Resiliency. Read more
CBC News | Large wildfires can create decade-long heat island in the wild September 26, 2024
Long after the flames have gone out, the effects of large, climate-fuelled wildfires endure in Canada's boreal forest, making the ground warmer than normal more…
Building a disaster-resilient future September 19, 2024
By Michelle Pugle Dr. Bala Nikku, an associate professor of social work, is no stranger to climate-related disasters like wildfires. His work focuses on disaster…
Nature | Drivers and Impacts of the Record-Breaking 2023 Wildfire Season in Canada September 18, 2024
"Drivers and Impacts of the Record-Breaking 2023 Wildfire Season in Canada," a paper co-authored by wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan, has been chosen by the…
Axios | "Climate whiplash" helps fuel extreme Western wildfires September 13, 2024
"The public largely believes we can extinguish all the fires all the time, and this is not true," says wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan. Read…
