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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
RCMP reviewing relocation of Kamloops police helicopter
KAMLOOPS – The Tournament Capital won’t be getting its RCMP helicopter back from Kelowna for…
Kamloops wants Uber drivers to have a business licence
KAMLOOPS – With rideshare programs coming to the province by the end of the year,…
VIDEO: Dashcams catch bad drivers, chaos on the roads after late season snowfall
KAMLOOPS – After this week's surprise snowfall multiple dashcam videos shared on social media show…
Almost all Kamloops MLA candidates public forum tonight at university
KAMLOOPS – Six of the eight candidates running in the provincial election will be meeting…
Temperatures to hit double-digits in Okanagan this weekend
KELOWNA – It's going to warm up this weekend in the Okanagan, with a high…
It’s going to warm up this weekend in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – While residents of Kamloops keep an eye out for flurries, spring-like weather should…
New development near Sandman Centre moving forward
KAMLOOPS – A big development near the Red Bridge in downtown Kamloops is moving forward.…
UPDATE: Kamloops water treatment plant back in operation
KAMLOOPS – The city's water treatment plant is once again pumping water and all restrictions…
A months worth of snow just fell on Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A month's worth of snow fell in about two hours this morning in…
Minister of Health wants to keep North Shore walk-in clinic open, but may be too late
KAMLOOPS – B.C.'s health minister wants to keep the North Kamloops only walk-in clinic open,…
New teachers means space once again an issue for Kamloops schools
KAMLOOPS – With new teachers coming to Kamloops next year the district now must figure…
Chase police make large marijuana bust
CHASE – Three men were arrested over the weekend after almost 450 marijuana plants were…
VIDEO: Winner of Kamloops Independent Short Shorts awards shares project
KAMLOOPS – The winner of the Kamloops Independent Short Shorts festival has put the short…
Some Kamloops councillors not swayed by First Nations opposition to Ajax Mine
KAMLOOPS – The decision by the Stk’emlupsemc te Secwepemc Nation hasn’t swayed any of the…
North Kamloops’s only walk-in clinic is closing as primary care clinics open
KAMLOOPS – The lone walk-in clinic on the North Shore is planning to shut down…
Kelowna RCMP looking for witnesses to crash on Highway 97
KELOWNA – Investigators would like to speak with the people who witnessed a crash in…
Chief Shane Gottfriedson resigns from top role with B.C. Assembly of First Nations
KAMLOOPS – The B.C. Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Shane Gottfriedson has resigned. Gottfriedson,…
UPDATE: Ajax Mine rejected by local First Nations
KAMLOOPS – The group representing local First Nations has officially rejected the proposed Ajax Mine. While the…
Union alleges illegal actions by Kamloops hotel management in order to lay off employees
KAMLOOPS – The union representing laid off staff at the restaurant in a downtown Kamloops…
Kamloops man starting project to help people produce and preserve food
KAMLOOPS – When Matt Padze sees a weed-filled lot in Kamloops, he sees the opportunity…
UPDATE: Kamloops teen found after months-long investigation
UPDATE: 11:51 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2017 Police have located a missing 17-year-old Kamloops girl…
February a slow month for new building projects, but Kamloops housing market stays strong
KAMLOOPS – With no significant residential or commercial developments getting permits, it was another slow…
Two iconic Canadian rock bands to play free concerts at Sun Peaks
KAMLOOPS – Sun Peaks has announced the headliners for the annual Summer Concert Series. Classic…
Three youth arrested, one sent to hospital after BB gun incident near Kamloops middle school
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops middle school was locked down today after police were called with…