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Planning underway for marijuana conference at TRU
KAMLOOPS – A conference is in the works at Thompson Rivers University to look at the…
Skiing down handrails? Cool new event coming to Kamloops
A Rail Jam event is kicking off at the university in Kamloops later this month…
One of two TRU executives absolved of misconduct complaints
Investigators at Thompson Rivers University substantiated some of the complaints against one of two vice-presidents…
Investigation into TRU administrators complete, report under review
An independent workplace investigation into last year’s allegations of misconduct involving two senior Thompson Rivers…
Students start petition for later transit services in Kelowna
Some university students living in Quail Ridge are feeling unsafe commuting to and from the…
TRU WolfPack women’s soccer claims historic win in playoffs
For the first time in program history, the Thompson Rivers WolfPack women's soccer team has…
High vaccination rate behind end to COVID testing at UBCO
The University of B.C., which includes UBCO in Kelowna, has dropped its requirement for unvaccinated…
Kamloops university named business school after ‘another old white guy’ says Indigenous councillor
Not everybody was happy to hear Thompson Rivers University's business school has a new name.…
UBCO unveils plans for an innovative ‘vertical campus’ in downtown Kelowna
UBCO has filed an application to create an unusual “vertical” campus in downtown Kelowna. “The…
TRU issues alert warning about bear on campus
Thompson Rivers University has issued a warning this morning about a bear being spotted on…
Sukh Gill steps down from TRU posts following expense controversy
A former top official with the Thompson-Nicola Regional District under scrutiny over his spending expenses,…
North Okanagan artist weaves together wolf sculpture from hundreds of pieces of hand-cut metal
An Armstrong artist has weaved hundred of pieces of hand-cut steel fur in the shapes…
Person tests positive for COVID-19 at UBC Okanagan
A case of COVID-19 has been identified at the University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus.…
Autism advocate, animal science professor Temple Grandin awarded honorary TRU doctorate
Dr. Temple Grandin is a living testament to what someone with autism can achieve, and…
Donation gives UBCO students scholarships, funding
UBC Okanagan students are getting a funding boost with $1.9 million in scholarships, research and…
Thompson Rivers University preparing for drop in international enrolment, plans for layoffs
Thompson Rivers University is poised to suffer some financial hardship with COVID-19 halting international travel…
Kamloops teen scores full-ride university scholarship
Kamloops high school student Mandy Maher had just finished a shift at Dominos Pizza when…
Kamloops, Okanagan colleges and universities taking precautions amid coronavirus outbreak
Colleges and universities in Kamloops and the Okanagan are intervening with students and staff to…
iN PHOTOS: Candlelight vigil held to remember TRU student who drowned
KAMLOOPS — A 23-year-old international student from India is being remembered as an "adventurous" man…
Creative Kelowna event draws all kinds of people
KELOWNA – The image of the solitary artist is a popular one. Painters such as…
TRU student to represent Canada in youth competition in Russia
KAMLOOPS — Brooke Lacey remembers exactly when she tried snowboarding for the first time. Her…
Union launches investigation into alleged academic freedom violation at TRU
KAMLOOPS – The union representing a suspended professor at Thompson Rivers University has launched an…
TRU announces new agreement with American college
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University announced two new transfer partner agreements with an American college…
Kamloops teen taking on engineering at TRU
KAMLOOPS – Most 16-year-olds are worrying about passing their driver’s licence test, keeping up with…