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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
Sunshine and warm temperatures in Kamloops early this week
KAMLOOPS – It's going to warm up and dry out in Kamloops early this week…
Knife-wielding man sought by police after robbery at Kelowna Subway
KELOWNA – Police are looking for an armed robber after a Subway employee was threatened…
Collision between motorcycle and Kelowna bus sends one to hospital
KELOWNA – One man was taken to hospital last night after he collided with a…
Advance turnout spikes 70 per cent in B.C. election as voters flock to polls
VANCOUVER – Elections B.C. says the number of people who turned out to vote ahead…
Evacuations, notices and local states of emergency still stand in Kelowna due to flood concerns
KELOWNA – Evacuation alerts and orders remain in effect for a locations in and around…
A timeline of key events in the British Columbia election campaign
VANCOUVER – A timeline of some of the key events in British Columbia's election campaign:…
Pro-EU Emmanuel Macron becomes France’s youngest president
PARIS – Ripping up France's political map, French voters elected independent centrist Emmanuel Macron as…
TRENDING NOW: A pug takes on the role of latest Disney princess
Typically Disney princesses don't look so furry. Doug the Pug, who has his own Youtube…
Colorado teacher accused of letting kids hit Trump pinata
JOHNSTOWN, Colo. – School officials in Colorado are investigating allegations that a high school Spanish…
Famine could spread to 3rd South Sudan county: New report
NAIROBI, Kenya – Famine is at risk of spreading to a third county in South…
Clark still smiling about chances as B.C. election enters homeward stretch
PRINCETON, B.C. – Christy Clark appears unruffled by the rebuff of a shy one-year-old outside…
China beckons Canada and Mexico in face of U.S. uncertainty: Mexican minister
OTTAWA – The uncertainty caused by the Trump administration means Mexico and Canada need to…
City monitoring situations in Barnhartvale and Heffley Creek due to high water levels and damage
KAMLOOPS – Two roads remain closed today in Kamloops due to high water levels and…
UPDATE: Search for missing Cache Creek fire chief now a recovery effort
CACHE CREEK – The search for Clayton Cassidy has turned into a recovery mission. RCMP…
Boil water advisory issued for Sorrento
SORRENTO — The community of Sorrento on Shuswap Lake is under a boil water advisory.…
Search and rescue teams continuing search for senior missing after mudslide near Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM – Search and rescue teams are still on the scene of a landslide…
Water levels drop following flooding, mudslides, as rains recede in B.C.
VANCOUVER – The worst may be over after floods and mudslides wreaked havoc in the…
Looking for a forever home; Kelowna SPCA pet of the week
KELOWNA – Timbit is looking for a new home. The four-year-old cat is an affectionate…
Looking for a forever home; Kamloops SPCA pet of the week
KAMLOOPS – Coming to the Kamloops SPCA as a stray, Cinnabun the rabbit is looking…
Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
PENTICTON – Pepper is a sweet girl and smart cookie. She knows a few commands and…
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – Butter is a charming little rat, just 4 months old. Butter was a stray,…
Tim Hortons CEO brushes aside skepticism of ambitious U.K. expansion plans
TORONTO – The CEO of the parent company of Tim Hortons is brushing off skepticism…
Take a tin or leave toilet paper at community cupboard in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG – A couple who've opened a community pantry outside their home in a poor…
50,000 evacuated in German city after 5 WWII bombs uncovered
FRANKFURT – German authorities are evacuating around 50,000 people from their homes in the northern…