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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
With spring and melting snow tick season arrives, but don’t panic
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – As spring begins to show up, so do ticks, snakes and bear encounters.…
Kamloops police searching for third suspect after attempted break and enter
KAMLOOPS – Two men have been arrested after an attempted break-in at a home in…
Juno award winner Ron Sexsmith playing show in Kamloops in May
KAMLOOPS – Canadian music icon Ron Sexsmith is returning to Kamloops. The critically acclaimed singer…
New head of downtown Kamloops business group expects big things
KAMLOOPS – The new president of the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association says 2017 will…
Passenger numbers are down at Kamloops airport
KAMLOOPS – Airlines continue to report lower passenger numbers out of Kamloops Airport in 2017.…
Renowned Kamloops author Richard Wagamese’s life to be celebrated at public event
KAMLOOPS – A public celebration of the life of Richard Wagamese is planned for later…
Kamloops councillor won’t be reprimanded by city for offensive photo
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops has received a request to censure Coun. Donovan Cavers…
Illicit drug overdoses decrease in the Interior Health Authority for second month
KAMLOOPS – New statistics from the B.C. Coroners Service show the number of people dying…
City councillor apologizes for photo of him ‘flipping the bird’ to Ajax mine documents
KAMLOOPS – Coun. Donovan Cavers is apologizing after getting in hot water for a photo…
Spring-like weather in the Okanagan this weekend
KELOWNA – A mix of all sorts of spring weather is coming to the Okanagan…
Spring-like weather arriving for last weekend of winter in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The forecast is calling for a mild weekend ahead with showers on Saturday.…
Cause of Kamloops water treatment plant shutdown likely to remain a mystery
KAMLOOPS – The cause of the emergency at the Kamloops water treatment facility last week…
Kamloops council endorses supervised drug consumption sites
KAMLOOPS – The two locations for a mobile supervised drug consumption service have been picked…
Kamloops puts a cap on heavy industry taxes
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops is doing more to relieve the tax burden on…
Witnesses to North Okanagan hit and run sought by police
VERNON – North Okanagan RCMP are looking for witnesses to a hit and run in…
Spring break in Kamloops is going back to one week
KAMLOOPS – In another close vote last night, Kamloops-Thompson School District trustees stuck with their…
One man dead after hit by vehicle on Westsyde Road
KAMLOOPS – One man is dead after a being hit by a vehicle on Westsyde…
Tournament Capital moniker held true for 2016 as city reaps rewards
KAMLOOPS – The city’s tournament strategy is continuing to grow and show dividends. Kamloops businesses saw…
Report of suspicious bag closes down Kamloops Greyhound station
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Greyhound bus station was evacuated this afternoon as police searched for…
Delayed Grasslands Boulevard project back at Kamloops city council
KAMLOOPS – A new road providing alternate access to Westsyde in Kamloops is moving forward…
National hockey tournament books Penticton for next three years
PENTICTON – An annual national hockey tournament will stay in Penticton for the next three…
B.C. Interior backcountry searches end with multiple rescues
KELOWNA – This weekend was busy for search and rescue teams as snowmobilers, skiers and…
Grey skies, showers and mild temperatures for the Okanagan this week
KELOWNA – While winter weather has stuck around longer than most would care for, spring-like…
Grey, damp and mild weather for Kamloops this week
KAMLOOPS – While winter-like weather has stuck around longer than most would care for, seasonally…