Radio NL | Wildfires across BC May 14, 2024
Wildfire activity, drought concerns grew as temperatures climbed over the weekend. Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan spoke with Radio NL about overwintering fires, spring snowpack…
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Radio NL | Hero for Zero event May 13, 2024
TRU Giving and the Sustainability Office have partnered to present Hero for Zero, an event which includes a screening of the wildfire resilience documentary, The…
Bad Weather Kyle | Western Canada wildfire update May 13, 2024
Alberta-based weather expert Kyle Brittain discusses Canada's current, worsening wildfire situation, and what's causing it, with wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan. Watch video
Castanet | Kamloops wildfire expert says rapid detection, action on fire starts key as climate warms May 7, 2024
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan was one of two presenters who recently spoke on the future of wildfires in BC during the Southern Interior Local…
Showcasing TRU Wildfire's partnerships and plans May 3, 2024
Following the April 4 announcement by BC Premier David Eby, Vice-President Research Shannon Wagner recently represented TRU at the Institute for Defense and Government Advancement’s…
USA Today | Canadian wildfires have started. Will smoke descend on the USA like last year? April 26, 2024
"It is extremely unlikely that the 2024 fire season will be as extreme as 2023, as 2023 was a record-smashing year," says wildfire expert Dr.…
Radio NL | The start of BC's 2024 wildfire season April 23, 2024
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan speaks with Radio NL about BC's 2024 wildfire season. Listen to the interview.
The Narwhal | Yellowknife to Fort McMurray: lessons from the frontlines of Canada’s worst wildfires April 15, 2024
Even if a wildfire is stopped, smoke is an increasing concern for people who are caught downwind. "The more research that comes out, the more…
CBC News | Overnight wildfires pose new challenges for firefighters April 12, 2024
BC is preparing for what is expected to be a challenging wildfire season. But it’s not just about the number of fires, it’s also when…
La Presse | Des incendies de 2023 ne se sont jamais éteints (Fires in 2023 never went out) April 11, 2024
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan speaks with La Presse about wildfires. Read more
Castanet | TRU Wildfire reflects urgent need to adapt and mitigate effects of wildfires April 10, 2024
"Wildfire preparedness, from basic training to postdoctoral research, is coming to Kamloops thanks to a new partnership between Thompson Rivers University and the B.C. Wildfire…
Castanet | TRU VP says recently announced wildfire centre still in planning, creating stages April 10, 2024
Following an announcement from BC Premier David Eby last week that a first-of-its-kind wildfire centre is in the works at TRU, Vice-President Research Shannon Wagner says the…
Vancouver Sun | There is another hot wildfire season forecast in BC. Are we prepared? April 8, 2024
If the weather is hot and dry this summer, wildfire concerns extend to all of BC, including the normally wetter and cooler Metro Vancouver and…
CBC Radio West | Wildfire education training centre coming to TRU April 5, 2024
Shannon Wagner, vice-president Research at TRU, and David Greer, director of strategic engagement at BC Wildfire Service, speak with CBC Radio West host Sarah Penton about the…
Castanet | BCWS, TRU partner to create new training, research opportunities for wildfire fight April 5, 2024
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan says Kamloops will become the centre of wildfire training, education and research following an announcement by BC's premier. "This is…
Partnering in wildfire April 4, 2024
President Brett Fairbairn addresses a major announcement made at TRU by BC Premier David Eby and Minister of Forests Bruce Ralston on Thurs., April 4.…
Vancouver Is Awesome | How lightning — not arson — sparked Canada's most destructive wildfire season April 3, 2024
Lightning-caused wildfires accounted for 59 per cent of Canada's 6,700 ignitions in 2023, but led to about 90 per cent of the area burned, study…
Castanet | Wildfire expert says stage is set for active spring in BC March 26, 2024
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan says the dice are loaded for an active spring in BC's Interior, but this year’s wildfire season will likely all…
WBUR/NPR | How 'zombie fires' stay alive underground March 21, 2024
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan discusses zombie fires with Robin Young, co-host of NPR's Here and Now. Listen to the interview.
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.…
