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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
Sunny, cold week ahead in the Okanagan after dump of snow
OKANAGAN – Following the recent heavy snowfall in the Okanagan, the forecast is calling for…
Sunny, cold week ahead after weekend snow dump in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A day after Kamloops got a big dump of snow we may see…
TRENDING NOW: Mascot and a sheet of ice don’t mix
Sometimes the blooper real is just better, as is the case with this video of…
TRENDING NOW: Drone flown to mountain top for spectacular views
Gabriel Kocher, a Canadian drone racer, flew his little flying machine with a GoPro camera…
Early U.S. softwood lumber finding stokes fear of job losses in Canada
MONTREAL – The U.S. International Trade Commission says it has found there was a reasonable…
Trudeau aims to connect with Canadians in coffee shops, church basements
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is ringing in the new year with a determined…
TRENDING NOW: Mother hides from her children to enjoy a treat
A lot of parents may be able to empathize with Ashley Gardner as she eats…
UPDATE: Highway 1 east of Salmon Arm reopens following crash
SICAMOUS – Highway 1 has reopened in the Shuswap between Salmon Arm and Sicamous after…
‘I will fix it,’ struggling ex-soldier said before Nova Scotia murder-suicides
A clearer picture is emerging of the former soldier involved in an apparent murder-suicide in…
Negotiations underway in Syria to recover body of Canadian fighter from ISIL
TORONTO – Negotiations are underway to recover the body of a Canadian man killed while…
B.C. government to fund up to 1,100 new teachers with a $50 million instalment
VANCOUVER – Money will be made available to immediately hire about 1,100 teachers in British…
First public car sharing service coming to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – One of the biggest car sharing services is coming to Kamloops. Sustainability director…
North Okanagan family hoping for return of dog’s ashes after house robbed
VERNON – An Okanagan family would like to get the ashes of their dog back…
Small fire at Kamloops Domtar mill quickly snuffed out
KAMLOOPS – Fire crews were called to the Domtar mill last night, but the small…
Body found in downtown Kelowna identified as local man reported missing
KELOWNA – The B.C. Coroners service has identified the body of a man found the…
Sicamous man identified in Jan. 2 fatal accident near Salmon Arm
KELOWNA – The B.C. Coroners Service has released the name of the man who died…
Neighbours collar thief in Vernon
VERNON – A man accused of breaking into a two Vernon homes is probably cursing…
Cool, cloudy weather for the weekend in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – The first full weekend of 2017 in the Okanagan will be cloudy and…
Cool, cloudy weather for the weekend in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The first full weekend of 2017 will be cloudy and cool in Kamloops.…
UPDATE: Suspicious package at Kelowna gas station not a threat
KELOWNA – The gift wrapped package found outside a downtown Kelowna gas station this morning…
Sun Peaks dominates region’s pricey properties, while Kamloops and Nicola Lake have expensive neighbourhoods
KAMLOOPS – The most expensive properties in the Thompson region are dominated by one town…
UPDATE: Barriere man $1 million richer after Christmas Eve lottery win
KAMLOOPS – A Barriere man is celebrating after a surprise Christmas Eve present. Retired Vancouver…
Christmas Day helicopter accident sends one to Kamloops hospital
KAMLOOPS – A Christmas Day helicopter accident sent one person to hospital, but left other…
RCMP investigating body found in downtown Kelowna
KELOWNA – A body was found in downtown Kelowna last night, and RCMP and B.C.…