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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
Weekend snow in the forecast for Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Cold, grey weather is coming, with snow expected in Kamloops for the weekend.…
Islamic State turns to drones to direct suicide car bombers
MOSUL, Iraq – Faced with a diminishing number of fighters, the Islamic State group is…
Liberals, NDP try to expedite passage of legislation to address opioid crisis
OTTAWA – The Liberals and NDP are working together to expedite the passage of a…
B.C. health ministry says drug users testing positive for opioid carfentanil
VICTORIA – B.C.'s Health Ministry has confirmed illicit drug users in Metro Vancouver are ingesting…
Tight inventory in Kamloops real estate market causing pressure for buyers and agents
KAMLOOPS – The real estate hot streak of 2016 is continuing into 2017 in Kamloops.…
Kamloops joining provincial recycling program
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops is finally joining the province’s Multi-Material B.C. recycling program.…
Casey Affleck coming to Osoyoos to direct movie he wrote, and is starring in
OSOYOOS – Oscar nominee Casey Affleck will be in the Osoyoos area this month to…
No location yet but Kamloops safe consumption application nearly ready to be submitted
KAMLOOPS – No locations have been announced for the mobile safe consumption site planned for…
National volunteer challenge coming to Kelowna
KELOWNA – As part of Canada’s 150th birthday, Kelowna is looking for volunteers. A lot…
Kamloops councillor speaks out against racism, discrimination
KAMLOOPS – As Quebec City recovers from the terrorist attack on a mosque Sunday and…
Kamloops mayor and councillor announce springtime leaves of absence
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops city council will be getting a little smaller in April. Mayor Peter…
Witnesses sought after pepper spray incident at downtown Kamloops McDonald’s
KAMLOOPS – Police are looking for three suspects after a downtown pepper spraying incident this…
Tuition increase coming for Okanagan College students
KELOWNA – Students at Okanagan College will be paying more to go to school. A…
Duo face fentanyl crisis daily on the streets of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – ASK Wellness workers are taking the fight against overdose deaths to the street.…
VIDEO: Skiers take a shot at suburban locales in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Normally Kamloops skiers head up to Sun Peaks Resort, but a new YouTube…
Trio of suspected thieves connected to high value shoplifting in Summerland
SUMMERLAND – Charges are pending against three men after high value goods were stolen from…
Amateur athletes sought for Olympic testing in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Calling all Olympic hopefuls, testing will happen next week in Kamloops. PacificSport Interior…
Kamloops can expect colder weather this week
KAMLOOPS – More winter-like temperatures are returning to Kamloops. Today, Jan. 30, should be the…
Wintery weather returning to the Okanagan this week
KELOWNA – Colder temperatures are returning to the Okanagan, but some sun is coming with…
Westsyde pool delayed by months, not weeks
KAMLOOPS – Westsyde will be without a pool for at least a couple more months.…
Penticton man passed out in downtown Kelowna facing drug charges
KELOWNA – A Penticton man found passed out in Kelowna early this morning may be…
Updated reports needed before sentencing of man convicted in Salmon Arm murder
KAMLOOPS – Updated reports are being ordered before sentencing for a Salmon Arm man who…
New petition wants provincial candidates to take a stance on Kamloops air quality
KAMLOOPS – While the official process may be stalled right now, one of the groups…
A third of all businesses in Kamloops are home based, and that number is growing
KAMLOOPS – Brandon Ruddock and Jennifer Baldes started their businesses for different reasons, but both…