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Brendan Kergin
Brendan grew up down on the coast before moving to Kamloops to pursue a degree in journalism. After graduating from TRU in 2013 he moved to Toronto to work as an editor, but decided to move back west after a couple years. With a big interest in politics, Brendan will be covering city hall. Outside of council chambers he’ll write about anything; if you have a story you think people might be interested in, contact him at bkergin@infonews.ca
Brendan Kergin's Stories
Kamloops has hidden Second World War naval bunkers
This story was first published in 2016 KAMLOOPS – When people look for naval…
TRENDING NOW: Little girl gives best wedding speech ever
Wedding speeches can be a bit formulaic, but not the little girl's speech in this…
TRENDING NOW: Woman knocks over $200,000 in art while posing for photo
The displays fall down like dominos after the woman bumps the first one, and all…
TRENDING NOW: Dog saves drowning fawn
We rarely see animals saving other animals, but Storm does that in this video. The…
Sandbag removal efforts progressing in Vernon
VERNON – The City of Vernon is moving forward with sand bag removal as lake levels…
Mail carriers taken off Kamloops streets due to air quality
KAMLOOPS – Mail service in Kamloops has been once again suspended by Canada Post as…
UPDATE: Missing Kamloops girl found safe and sound
UPDATE: 12:35 p.m. Monday, July 17, 2017 KAMLOOPS – RCMP say a missing 14-year-old Kamloops…
UPDATE: Missing Kelowna man found
UPDATE: 12:04 p.m. Monday, July 17, 2017 KELOWNA – RCMP says the 28-year-old Kelowna man…
Kamloops city council and KGHM ink benefits agreement
KAMLOOPS – If the Ajax Mine is approved by the provincial and federal government, the…
Smoke, sun and maybe rain in the Okanagan this week
KELOWNA – Rain is expected later this week as the Okanagan’s long dry stretch is…
Some showers expected during hot and smoky week in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Showers are expected later this week after more than a month without any…
Group uses technology to try creating most accessible neighbourhood
TORONTO – Canada's most high-profile organization supporting people with vision loss is turning to technology…
Oscar-winning actor Martin Landau dies at 89
LOS ANGELES – Martin Landau, the chameleon-like actor who gained fame as the crafty master…
‘I’ve laid awake’: Residents demand review as fears grow over Muskrat Falls dam
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. – A nagging dread is keeping Craig Chaulk up at night. He…
TRENDING NOW: Husband tries to prank wife, wrecks himself instead
Sometimes husbands do things that are just not that smart. This is one example. Karli…
9 dead, boy missing in flash flood at Arizona swimming hole
TONTO NATIONAL FOREST, Ariz. – Nine people died and a 13-year-old boy was still missing…
Officials ‘scrambling’ to meet needs of B.C. wildfire evacuees: minister
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Fast-moving wildfires in British Columbia are posing serious challenges for crews fighting…
George A. Romero, father of the zombie film, is dead at 77
NEW YORK – George Romero, whose classic "Night of the Living Dead" and other horror…
Eight homes confirmed destroyed in Okanagan Centre blaze
LAKE COUNTRY – Eight homes have been destroyed by a wildfire in Lake Country. The…
Looking for a forever home; Kelowna SPCA pet of the week
KELOWNA – Lolly the 12-year-old cat is looking for a new home. She's an easy…
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – Cheif the coonhound is looking for a new home. Around a year and…
Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
PENTICTON – Tabitha, the year old brown tabby, is looking for a new home. She…
Looking for a forever home; Kamloops SPCA pet of the week
KAMLOOPS – Apple the 6-year-old shar pei, terrier and pitbull mix is looking for a…
Motivating private sector to hire military veterans still a struggle
CALGARY – A group that helps military veterans find jobs in the private sector says…