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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
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Kamloops declares state of local emergency as Heffley Creek threatens home
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops has declared a state of local emergency in the…
Wine, food trucks and famous entertainers: What are you doing this weekend?
KAMLOOPS – There’s a little bit of everything going on in Kamloops this weekend. Friday,…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Greater Vernon boil water notice continues into weekend
VERNON – The boil water notice for Greater Vernon will continue this weekend. Due to…
Kelowna RCMP drug bust leads to more drugs at Big White
KELOWNA – An 18-year-old Hamilton teenager is possibly facing drug-related charges after he was arrested…
Idling truck stolen from Kelowna home
KELOWNA – An idling truck was stolen from the owner’s driveway this morning after the…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Showers expected in the Okanagan for next two days; thunderstorms still possible
KELOWNA – The Okanagan may still see thunderstorms over the next couple days before weather…
First Pride Parade organized for downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Downtown Kamloops is going to get the rainbow treatment. The city’s first pride…
Federal cost of natural disaster help has been steadily rising since 1970
GATINEAU, Que. – The increasing number and intensity of natural disasters in Canada pushed Ottawa's…
Trump trade czar now in place; president says he wants ‘massive’ NAFTA changes
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump says he's ready to start a major renegotiation of the…
FLOOD WATCH 2017 UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm watch for Okanagan ended
UPDATE: 5:31 a.m. May 12: Environment Canada has also now ended the special weather statement…
TRENDING NOW: Man jumps onto trampoline covered in mousetraps
The Slow Mo Guys are famous for recording crazy antics in slow motion, but this…
Passenger traffic up for first time in 11 months at Kamloops Airport
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops Airport saw 1,500 more passengers last month than during the same month…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Tips for driving in times of floods
KELOWNA – ICBC has some tips for drivers during flood situations. Drivers should take a…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Rain in Okanagan while thunderstorms likley
KELOWNA – Residents in the Okanagan should prepare for more rain over the coming 24…
Thunderstorms likely before weekend weather brightens up Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A significant thunderstorm is forecast for the B.C. Interior before we get to…
Crime down in Kamloops during first quarter of the year: RCMP
KAMLOOPS – Criminal offences appear to be down across the board in Kamloops. RCMP are…
TRENDING NOW: Amazing and unique birthday wake up call
When it's your birthday you may hope for a special wake up call, but there's…
TRENDING NOW: Dolphins surf to shore for a meal
These dolphins in Western Australia have come up with a unique, though dangerous, way to…
B.C. ELECTION 2017: Still not sure who to vote for? This might help
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The campaigns are over and now it's up to you to act and…
TRENDING NOW: Bear charges mountain bikers
When you're mountain biking you might be expecting to see some wild life, but not…
Thefts from cars up in Kamloops as weather warms
KAMLOOPS – RCMP are giving Kamloops residents a heads up about increased car thefts. Police…
April was one of the wettest on record in parts of the Interior
KAMLOOPS – A cool, wet April in southern B.C. for the month of April meant…
B.C. ELECTION 2017: It’s all about the people for Kamloops-South Thompson NDP candidate
KAMLOOPS – For Nancy Bepple, politics isn’t about policy or deals, it’s about the people…
Some sunny weather for the Okanagan this week
KELOWNA – We are in for some sunshine early in the week in the Okanagan…