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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
Man, 19, arrested after double homicide Saturday morning in Lund, B.C.
POWELL RIVER, B.C. – A man has been arrested following a double homicide in a…
Health Canada warns of shortage of drug used to treat a number of conditions
OTTAWA – A recall of a drug used to treat critically ill patients has prompted…
Federal government asked to set up $350M fund to support journalism in Canada
TORONTO – A group representing print and digital media publishers is calling on the federal…
Mysterious ship crash off Japan leaves 7 US sailors missing
YOKOSUKA, Japan – U.S. and Japanese vessels and aircraft searched Saturday for seven American sailors…
UK police: 58 dead and presumed dead in London blaze
LONDON – Fifty-eight people who were in Grenfell Tower are still missing and are presumed…
Victoria mayor floats plan to billet homeless to ease housing crisis
Victoria's mayor wants people to open their homes to those sleeping in parks and their…
B.C. woman says drug users hold solution to growing overdose crisis
VANCOUVER – Drug users are the solution to addressing overdose deaths and providing services to…
Cosby judge declares mistrial as jury deadlocks again
NORRISTOWN, Pa. – Bill Cosby's trial on sexual assault charges ended without a verdict Saturday…
‘I’m sorry I shot you:’ La Loche shooter apologizes at sentencing hearing
MEADOW LAKE, Sask. – A teenager who killed four people and injured seven others during…
A soldier first: transgender veteran of Afghanistan war fights for identity
At 5-foot-5 and 140 pounds, the soldier was "petit gars" — little boy — to…
TRENDING NOW: Man rejigs car horn to be more friendly
It can feel awkward when you have to honk your horn about something minor, but…
Amazon deal to buy Whole Foods could shake up Canadian grocery industry
TORONTO – Amazon's purchase of Whole Foods gives the e-commerce giant a foothold in Canada's…
Tons of things to do on Father’s Day weekend in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – No one should be bored this weekend as there’s tons to do in…
Kamloops transit changes coming in the summer
KAMLOOPS – Bus schedules in Kamloops are changing due to seasonal ridership dips and public…
Cyclist shot during Interior marathon three years ago rides again
LYTTON – Three years ago Craig Premack was shot during a cycling marathon in the…
Trudeau rejects call for five per cent tax on broadband Internet services
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stopped the presses Thursday on the idea of imposing…
Liberals to spend nearly $2.5B to keep used subs sailing past 2030
OTTAWA – The Trudeau government is planning to spend billions more on the navy's four…
TRENDING NOW: Father replaces lost lunchbox with a toolbox
After getting in trouble with his wife for losing his son's lunch box, this man…
RCMP commissioner tells N.B. trial he worried about militarization of the force
MONCTON, N.B. – RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson testified Thursday that arming Mounties with high-powered carbine…
Aerialist daredevil hangs by teeth from chopper over Niagara Falls
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. – A trapeze artist from a renowned family of daredevils hung by…
Gord Downie, indigenous activist Sylvia Maracle to receive Order of Canada on Monday
OTTAWA – Gord Downie and indigenous activist Sylvia Maracle will be appointed to the Order…
Oliver emergency room closed overnight Friday
OLIVER – Hopefully residents of Oliver and Osoyoos don’t have an emergency Friday night, since…
Water levels in Thompson Rivers, Shuswap decreasing
KAMLOOPS – The water in Southern Interior rivers is receding prompting the B.C. River Forecast…
Laundry workers at KGH work their last shift for Interior Health
KELOWNA – Today will be the last day Interior Health Authority employees will be washing…