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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
Union for workers at Canadian National Railway reach tentative deal to avert strike
MONTREAL – Canadian National Railway and the union representing about 3,000 employees have reached a…
TRENDING NOW: Man rides cross between drone and skateboard
Now this is how to deliver sports gear. At a Portugese soccer game earlier this…
Pope appeared open to the idea of a residential schools apology, Trudeau says
VATICAN CITY – Canadians are anxious to reconcile with Indigenous Peoples, Justin Trudeau described telling…
Conservative caucus embraces Scheer as leader, presents united front to Liberals
OTTAWA – Conservative MPs who weathered months of friendly political fire from fellow leadership rivals…
Mosquito season arriving in a big way in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – With the increased snow melt lately along with a cooler, rainier spring. the…
Kelowna RCMP seek information about vandalized YMCA vans
KELOWNA – Police are looking for help figuring out who vandalized some YMCA vans in…
Man charged in 2015 West Kelowna murder of his new wife
WEST KELOWNA – Police have arrested and charged a man with the 2015 murder of…
Heat to start the week, but showers coming soon for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Rain showers are in the forecast for the Okanagan this week. Today, May…
Head-on collision in West Kelowna sends three to hospital
WEST KELOWNA – A head-on collision in West Kelowna last night sent three people to…
A bit of summer and a bit of spring this week in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops will get a mix of two seasons this week, with both spring…
In choosing Scheer, Canadian Conservatives buck global political trend
TORONTO – Conservatives around the world have sought to shake up the political status quo…
S.Korea military: North Korea fires unidentified projectile
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – North Korea on Monday fired an apparent ballistic missile off…
TRENDING NOW: Price is Right competitor sets record on Plinko and loses his mind
Plinko is a game of luck, and recent competitor Ryan was extremly lucky when he…
Hundreds rally in Burnaby against Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
BURNABY, B.C. – Hundreds of people in British Columbia have completed a 75-kilometre march in…
Critics push back against hepatitis C screening advice, say boomers should be tested
TORONTO – When Walter Buchanan learned his brother-in-law needed a liver transplant because of advanced…
Can the TPP, reviled by Donald Trump, still offer a quick fix for NAFTA?
OTTAWA – Donald Trump may have killed the 12-country Trans-Pacific Partnership, but experts say parts…
PM Trudeau to raise residential school apology, climate change with Pope Francis
ROME – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to raise reconciliation with indigenous peoples, the global…
NHL 100: The origin, evolution and adventures of the iconic Stanley Cup
It's the grande dame of sports trophies, the oldest contested prize in North American athletics.…
Controversial push for all girls hockey in B.C. “not a good idea:” mom
VANCOUVER – A push to grow girls hockey on Vancouver Island is being criticized by…
B.C. Supreme Court jury finds man guilty of smuggling Tamil migrants to Canada
VANCOUVER – A prosecutor says a man accused of bringing hundreds of Tamil migrants into…
Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
PENTICTON – Meme, and her sister Bebe, are looking for a new home. The two…
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – Zoey is looking for a new home. She's a fan of cuddling with…
Looking for a forever home; Kelowna SPCA pet of the week
KELOWNA – Gracie the calico is looking for a new home. The one-year-old is friendly…
Looking for a forever home; Kamloops SPCA pet of the week
KAMLOOPS – Opie is a friendly, easy going cat looking for a new home. The…