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…
Partnerships between academic researchers and fire management agencies are crucial to developing new tools and strategies, says wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan. Read more
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…
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…
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…
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…
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"]…
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…
"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…
By Michelle Pugle What factors led to the recent fires in Jasper National Park — and how can we be better prepared for future fire…
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…
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
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…
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…
"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…
"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…
Wildfire smoke affects us all, but not always in the same way. To answer some of the most common questions about the impact of wildfire…
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan estimated that almost half a million hectares, or nearly 10%, of the land burned in Canada in 2024 was due…
The Weather Network asks wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan about some common misconceptions surrounding wildfires in Canada. Read more
Kirby Booker, alum and Quesnel's fire inspection and prevention officer, has worked across BC fighting fires and also worked on archeological sites. Booker was one…
