News Items tag as: Thompson Rivers University

TRU student's career aspirations shattered by 'unfair' university investigation
February 20, 2025 - 7:00 AM

Thompson Rivers University has apologized to a former student for an investigation she couldn't defend against, but the consolations weren't enough to convince her to rejoin the program.
Kamloops wildfire researcher finds ‘another piece of the puzzle’
January 07, 2025 - 6:00 PM

A researcher at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops looked at wildfires over the last 40 years to find out what are the biggest factors in wildfire severity.
Kamloops, Kelowna businesses brace for fewer foreign student workers
December 21, 2024 - 10:00 AM

Imposed limits to international student enrolments has schools reviewing their finances, but they aren't the only ones preparing for a hit to the bottom line.
Prosecutors double-down, no criminal charges in fatal Kamloops crash
December 06, 2024 - 2:00 PM

Another review of the investigation into a fatal 2023 collision in Kamloops has ended with no criminal charges for the driver.
New mental health guide for military, first responders developed in Kamloops
July 21, 2024 - 6:00 PM

A new mental health guide, created at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, is now available for first responders and military personnel in Canada and the United Kingdom.
Bangladeshi TRU students voice concern over deadly homeland protests
July 21, 2024 - 10:30 AM

Bangladeshi students in Kamloops are watching with fear and frustration as students back home clash with their own government.
TRU faculty takes university to court over ditched arts programs
June 06, 2024 - 7:00 PM

Thompson Rivers University professors are looking to the court to settle a dispute over the university's visual arts programs.
Free bird watching tour at TRU later this month
May 04, 2024 - 12:00 PM

The public is invited to gain some expert knowledge on a free bird watching tour around the Thompson Rivers University Kamloops campus later this month.
TRU hosting anti-racism, white privilege conference
April 13, 2024 - 12:00 PM

Thompson Rivers University is organizing a conference on equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism.
North America’s first wildfire fighting training, education centre is coming to TRU
April 04, 2024 - 12:03 PM

There's going to be a first-of-its-kind program to train future wildfire fighters at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops.
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$145,000 fine for Kelowna orchardist previously involved in tractor death
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Okanagan’s first ‘net-zero’ home is insulated with hemp
In an effort to make construction more sustainable a Kelowna developer has built a home insulated with hemp. The 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom, 2,430 square foot home at 278 Summer Wood Drive in the Echo Ridge development in Kelowna meets the pro

News Items tag as: Thompson Rivers University

TRU student's career aspirations shattered by 'unfair' university investigation

Kamloops wildfire researcher finds ‘another piece of the puzzle’

Kamloops, Kelowna businesses brace for fewer foreign student workers

Prosecutors double-down, no criminal charges in fatal Kamloops crash

New mental health guide for military, first responders developed in Kamloops

Bangladeshi TRU students voice concern over deadly homeland protests

TRU faculty takes university to court over ditched arts programs

Free bird watching tour at TRU later this month

TRU hosting anti-racism, white privilege conference

North America’s first wildfire fighting training, education centre is coming to TRU

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