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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
Pipeline expansion expected to bring jobs to Kamloops over a two year period
KAMLOOPS – Ground could break as soon as September for the Trans Mountain pipeline section…
Kamloops looking at $65 increase to property taxes
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops homeowners can expect to see their property taxes rise by about 2.7…
Cool weekend expected in the Okanagan
KELOWNA – A little bit of winter is returning to the Okanagan this weekend with…
Cool weekend expected in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A little bit of winter is returning to Kamloops this weekend with cooler…
Kamloops councillor wants city to reaffirm anti-racist stance
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops councillor wants city council to ‘declare active opposition to racism’ in…
Kamloops police looking for tips after suspicious man approaches children walking home from school
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops RCMP are warning parents to be on the lookout after a suspicious…
Food truck regulations relaxed in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Food trucks will be allowed to cluster in downtown Kamloops soon. Groups of…
Two vehicle crash at North Okanagan train crossing sends woman to hospital
VERNON – A woman was taken to hospital after a two vehicle collision at a…
Seven people found overnight on Sun Peaks, including family of five
KAMLOOPS – After spending most of the night in the wilderness near Sun Peaks, seven…
Rescuers searching for as many as seven people out of bounds at Sun Peaks
KAMLOOPS – Snowboarders are missing near Sun Peaks and search teams are heading in to…
Kelowna RCMP catch suspect after attempt to run from impaired driving check
KELOWNA – An Alberta man is facing driving prohibitions, fines and possibly criminal charges after…
A little bit of everything weather-wise in the Okanagan this week
KELOWNA – Expect some cloud, some showers and maybe some flurries in the Okanagan this…
A mixed bag weather-wise this week in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A little bit of everything is coming for Kamloops this week. Today, Feb.…
Kamloops is one of the sexiest, most romantic and popular cities in Canada: according to big corporations
KAMLOOPS – In less than two months Kamloops media have reported that the Tournament Capital…
UPDATE: Trans Canada Highway reopens between Kamloops and the coast after rock and mud slides
KAMLOOPS – Drivers on Highway 1 are going to find problems both west and east…
Fatal crash on Highway 1 near Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM – A Salmon Arm man is dead after an early morning collision on…
Sacred space officially opens at Kelowna General Hospital
KELOWNA – The Kelowna General Hospital has a new place for spiritual moments. The ‘sacred…
A jaw-dropping Trump news conference, summarized: 13 memorable moments
WASHINGTON – Donald Trump held his first lengthy press conference as U.S. president and it…
Clark calls in Canada’s ambassador, special envoy to map softwood strategy
VICTORIA – When it comes to negotiating a softwood lumber agreement, British Columbia Premier Christy…
TSB calls for re-evaluation of speed limits for trains carrying oil
Current speed limits for Canada's oil-carrying freight trains may be too high to prevent serious…
KGHM Ajax still weeks away from submitting last of information to government agencies
KAMLOOPS – The proposed Ajax Mine application is at least a couple weeks away from…
Ontario man reunited with $100K stashed inside old recycled TV
About 30 years ago an Ontario man stuffed a wad of cash and banking documents…
Trump vs. U.S. intelligence? Intrigue abounds, and it starts with Russia
WASHINGTON – A historic clash may be erupting between the intelligence apparatus of the United…
Manager says rumours of downtown Kamloops hotel sale false after restaurant staff laid off
KAMLOOPS – The restaurant at the Plaza Hotel in downtown Kamloops is closed, and management…