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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
Unsolved crimes in the Central Okanagan
KELOWNA – RCMP in the Central Okanagan are turning to the public for tips in…
Funding approved for Kamloops housing project
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops is getting $2.5 million for 24 units of supportive housing. Units will…
Family fun and late night entertainment for the last weekend before Christmas
KAMLOOPS – If you’re done your Christmas shopping, here are some activities to keep you…
Kamloops firefighters sign five year collective agreement
KAMLOOPS – The city and local firefighters have reached a new five year deal. International…
Blazers, Rockets and former Vees representing at World Juniors
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – When watching the World Juniors later this month, there may be some recognizable…
Colder temperatures leaving, cloudy skies arriving over the Okanagan this weekend
KELOWNA – The cold snap the Okanagan has been going through is coming to an…
Weekend will still be cold in Kamloops, but relatively warmer
KAMLOOPS – It’s going to get colder before it gets warmer, but once some cloud…
Kamloops Operation Red Nose tops in B.C.
KAMLOOPS – Operation Red Nose in Kamloops is having one of it’s most successful seasons…
Cause of downtown Kamloops sewage main break likely to remain unknown
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops is investigating what caused Monday's sewer main break, but…
Kamloops outreach organization welcoming support in the fight against overdose deaths
KAMLOOPS – ASK Wellness is excited about province's latest volley in the fight against the…
New Kamloops school board chair elected
KAMLOOPS – Meghan Wade is the new chair of the Kamloops-Thompson school board after challenging…
Sicamous man fined over $500 for selling e-cigarettes to underage youth
SICAMOUS – A 56-year-old Sicamous man has been given a hefty fine for selling e-cigarettes…
Kamloops First Nation and Kinder Morgan sign pipeline mutual benefit agreement
KAMLOOPS – A mutual benefit agreement has been signed between Kinder Morgan Canada, the company…
City offers interactive way to explore Kamloops parks, culture and heritage
KAMLOOPS – A series of interactive maps have been made to help residents and visitors…
Overdose prevention sites coming to Kamloops and Kelowna in battle against opioid overdose crisis
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Overdose prevention sites are coming to Kelowna and Kamloops by the end of…
Injured snowmobiler rescued near Kelowna
KELOWNA – An injured snowmobiler was safely brought out of the woods yesterday by rescue…
They’re back together: Guns N’ Roses announce Vancouver tour date in 2017
VANCOUVER – Guns N’ Roses are returning to Canada’s west coast. As part of the…
UPDATE: Major sewer main break in downtown Kamloops contained, repaired
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops contained a major sewer line break last night. According…
Interim curator at Kamloops Art Gallery
KAMLOOPS – An interim curator has been named for the Kamloops Art Gallery, taking the…
Air passenger numbers down for seventh straight month at Kamloops airport
KAMLOOPS – Fewer people are travelling through the Kamloops Airport and the downturn in the oil…
Kelowna RCMP looking for suspect after late night robbery
KELOWNA – Police are looking for help identifying a suspect who robbed a Mac’s convince…
Okanagan in a deep freeze this week
KELOWNA – The flow of arctic air will continue to invade the Okanagan this week,…
The week ahead in Kamloops looks sunny but very cold
KAMLOOPS – The arctic air will continue to give well below normal temperatures in Kamloops…
Naloxone training coming for Kamloops school administrators in case of student overdose
KAMLOOPS – School administrators in School District 73 will be getting trained in administering naloxone,…