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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
Death of West Kelowna man suspicious: RCMP
KELOWNA – RCMP are investigating a death in Kelowna over the weekend they’ve deemed suspicious.…
UPDATE: Missing North Okanagan teen located
1:12 p.m. Monday, June 26, 2017 VERNON – Vernon RCMP say the 16-year-old reported missing…
Heat to stick around in the Okanagan this week
OKANAGAN – The Okanagan is going to stay hot this week. Yesterday, the mercury hit…
Kamloops will continue to feel the heat this week
KAMLOOPS – More sunshine and above average temperatures this week in Kamloops. Yesterday, the mercuy…
Banning of junk food sales in Canadian schools having a positive effect: study
HALIFAX – In Canada's ongoing battle against childhood obesity, one simple weapon appears to be…
UPDATE: Algae bloom, raw sewage in northern arm of Okanagan Lake
VERNON – Those looking to escape the heat into the North Arm of Okanagan Lake…
With wider search for soldiers, Canada’s military broadens horizons
OTTAWA – Canada's military is going all out to erase its reputation for intolerance and…
TRENDING NOW: How to foil a bank robbery before it begins
The first step of bank robbing, we're guessing, is getting inside the bank. That's where…
Norwegians collect money to fix penis-shaped rock formation
HELSINKI – Activists are collecting money to repair a penis-shaped rock formation in southern Norway…
UK: All samples from high-rise towers fail fire safety tests
LONDON – The list of high-rise apartment towers in Britain that have failed fire safety…
Pain drove B.C. woman and ‘thousands’ to street drugs after medication cut off
VANCOUVER – Desperate for relief from unbearable pain following knee surgery, Lorna Bird says she…
That tag on your garbage can might mean you’ve broken a bylaw
KAMLOOPS – WildSafe BC is going to be out tagging garbage bins around the city…
Man catches teen falling from park ride: ‘It’s OK to let go’
NEW YORK – Matthew Howard Sr. was just leaving a New York amusement park Saturday…
Wildfire near Peachland being held
KELOWNA – Fire fighters are continuing their fight with a wildfire between Summerland and Peachland…
Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
PENTICTON – This little guy's name is Louie and he's looking for a home. Less…
Looking for a forever home; Kelowna SPCA pet of the week
KELOWNA – One of the youngest residents of the Kelowna is looking for a new…
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – After being given up by her previous owners when they couldn't take care…
Looking for a forever home; Kamloops SPCA pet of the week
KAMLOOPS – Peda the tabby is two-and-a-half years old and looking for a new home.…
Crews battling two wildfires in B.C.’s Northern Interior and Cariboo regions
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. – There are two wildfires burning in the Cariboo and Northern…
N.B. police operation unfolds in Moncton following report of gunshots
MONCTON, N.B. – Police in New Brunswick have blocked off part of a street in…
From condoms to caskets: Merchandise marks Canada’s 150th birthday
It's been said that Canadians are not brash about their patriotism, but you wouldn't know…
Scores missing in massive China landslide; 10 bodies found
MAO COUNTY, China – Rescuers recovered 10 bodies and were still searching for 93 missing…
Overturned oil tanker explodes in Pakistan, killing 153
BAHAWALPUR, Pakistan – An overturned oil tanker burst into flames in Pakistan on Sunday, killing…
California father buries wrong man after coroner’s mistake
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Eleven days after laying his son to rest, Frank J. Kerrigan…