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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
Indy 500 winners Dixon, Franchitti robbed at a Taco Bell
INDIANAPOLIS – After winning the Indianapolis 500 pole, collecting a $100,000 check and doing the…
Science Says: Medications prevent opioid addiction relapse
CHICAGO – Remarks by a top U.S. health official have reignited a quarrel in the…
Eight revenue agency workers fired for roles in privacy breaches, CRA says
OTTAWA – The Canada Revenue Agency says eight of its employees were fired in the…
Trudeau heads to NATO, G7 summits, where Trump is top of mind for world leaders
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heads to Europe this week for the NATO and…
Victoria Day weekend ‘more than busy’ for Vernon Search and Rescue
VERNON – It’s been a busy weekend for Vernon Search and Rescue. By Monday afternoon,…
Evacuation order issued by the Okanagan Indian Band for lakefront lots
VERNON – An evacuation order has been issued for six lots on Okanagan Indian Band…
Freeland speech to trumpet Canadian tolerance, but no shouting at Trump please
OTTAWA – Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says the world wants Canada to trumpet tolerance…
UPDATE: Coquihalla remains closed after early morning truck fire; not likely to open before midnight
KAMLOOPS – Crews are on scene trying to figure out what to do after a…
Monkeys, kangaroos and camels sold at auction as Ontario considers legislation
MONO, Ont. – Monkeys, kangaroos and camels are brought into the ring as the auctioneer…
Healthy pets sometimes euthanized for owners’ convenience: veterinary groups
HALIFAX – Animal advocates are calling for an end to the euthanization of healthy pets…
Canadian actor Adam Beach walks a fine line as an ambassador for Canada 150
WINNIPEG – Canadian actor Adam Beach finds himself walking a fine line after agreeing to…
Canadian CF-18 Hornet fighter jets to begin patrolling in Iceland today
Canadian CF-18 fighter jets will begin patrolling Iceland's airspace today as part of Canada's contribution…
Mentally ill dad who killed three kids up for review in British Columbia
VANCOUVER – The case of a British Columbia man found not criminally responsible for killing…
Trans Mountain IPO comes at awkward time for energy giant Kinder Morgan
CALGARY – Kinder Morgan's plan to raise money for its Trans Mountain expansion through an…
Land around powerlines could be boon to birds
CONCORD, N.H. – Transmission lines may be eyesores for most people but for songbirds, the…
TRENDING NOW: Baby hippo gets a dental check
Fiona, the new baby hippo at the Cincinatti Zoo is still pretty small. While she…
Contradictions add up during Trump’s Saudi visit
WASHINGTON – As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump railed against President Barack Obama for failing…
Canada, 10 other countries will move forward on a new TPP after US withdrawal
Canada and 10 other countries agreed this weekend to re-evaluate the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the controversial…
Grand chief’s 120-km walk to counter Canada 150 festivities, honour resilience
WINNIPEG – A Manitoba indigenous leader plans to walk 120 kilometres next month in a…
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – The six-year-old Clawdia is looking for a new home. She's a big fan…
Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
PENTICTON – At just 11 weeks old Howard is the last of his littler looking…
Looking for a forever home; Kelowna SPCA pet of the week
KELOWNA – Brandon is a four-year-old with a lot of energy looking for a new…
Looking for a forever home; Kamloops SPCA pet of the week
KAMLOOPS – Blake likes his belly rubs, walks and being brushed, and is looking for…
Canadian men finish World Series on high note, claiming bronze at London Sevens
LONDON – Canada capped off a stirring World Series season with a bronze medal Sunday…