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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
UPDATED FLOOD WATCH 2017: Unseasonably hot temperatures coming tomorrow could increase flood risk
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – A special weather statement has just been issued by Environment Canada for most of…
UPDATED FLOOD WATCH 2017: Blocked creek threatens properties near Oliver
UPDATE: 5:20 p.m. Sunday, Ma21, 2017 OLIVER – The evacuation order issued last night has…
Callers threaten Texas lawmaker who seeks Trump impeachment
HOUSTON – A black Texas congressman said Saturday that he's been threatened with lynching by…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: West Kelowna closing boat launches, roads as lake continues to rise
WEST KELOWNA – Boat launches in West Kelowna are being closed due to concerns about…
Family of three evacuated from Okanagan home after landslide
KELOWNA – Evacuation crews were needed this weekend after a small landslide on the northern…
North Korea fires medium-range missile in latest weapon test
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – In its latest effort to develop its ballistic and nuclear…
Final counts in B.C. election due in days; high stakes for Liberals, NDP, Greens
VICTORIA – British Columbia's final ballot count starts Monday to determine which party forms the…
Wolf beats beaver in Calgary Zoo’s contest for Canada’s Greatest Animal
CALGARY – The Calgary Zoo says the grey wolf has won a vote to be…
Trump basks in lavish Saudi welcome, escaping troubles in DC
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – President Donald Trump basked in Saudi Arabia's lavish royal welcome Saturday…
Trudeau responds to Kenney’s threat to sue Ottawa with dig at Conservatives
EDMONTON – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded to Jason Kenney's threat to sue Ottawa if…
TRENDING NOW: Sea lion drags girl into water near Vancouver
The girl and her family were visiting Steveston Fisherman's Wharf in Richmond, B.C. They spotted…
Owner: No flak from the law for floating Alaska strip club
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – An Alaska man says he didn't have problems with authorities after he…
Hugh Jackman’s secret? He didn’t know wolverines are real
NEW YORK – After playing Wolverine in nine movies, Hugh Jackman arguably knows more about…
Head of MMIW inquiry says she understands frustrations over hearing delays
VANCOUVER – The head of the national inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women says…
Trudeau stands by inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women
EDMONTON – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggested Saturday that it should be no surprise that…
High society: Pippa Middleton marries at almost-royal event
ENGLEFIELD, England – Pippa Middleton, radiant in a custom-made wedding gown, married a wealthy financier…
Trudeau says he’ll work with provinces on Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
SURREY, B.C. – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he'll work with British Columbia and Alberta…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Rising water threatening homes, properties and parks around South Okanagan region
PENTICTON – Residents in the South Okanagan should be on alert as the flood risk…
Severe weather creates havoc across Germany
BERLIN – Thunderstorms have created havoc across Germany leading to the derailment of a train…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Resiliency centres in Kamloops and Merritt close at end of week
KAMLOOPS – Resiliency centres for Thompson Nicola Regional District residents affected by flood waters will…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Okanagan Lake continues to rise as Summerland helps prepare residents for highwater mark
SUMMERLAND – As waters in Okanagan Lake continue to rise officials are warning lakefront property…
Canada to play for gold after 4-2 semifinal win over Russia at hockey worlds
COLOGNE, Germany – Canada scored four unanswered goals in the third period for a 4-2…
Fans get one last chance to see ‘Greatest Show on Earth’
UNIONDALE, N.Y. – Lions, tigers and clowns, no more. Oh my. This weekend is the…
Venezuelan leader to Trump: ‘Get your pig hands out of here”
CARACAS, Venezuela – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro delivered his most scathing critique of U.S. President…