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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
City of Kamloops looking at new ways to bring illegal suites into the fold
KAMLOOPS – With a university, a low vacancy rate and a hot real estate market,…
Weekend events include a sack full of holiday activities
KAMLOOPS – As Christmas draws closer, wintery events are taking over the city. The annual…
Kelowna RCMP looking for man who tried to steal from Superstore
KELOWNA – An attempted Real Canadian Superstore thief was caught in the act, but managed…
Changes to B.C. wine rules means consumers will get a better idea of regional flavours
KELOWNA – Some new changes are coming to B.C. wine labels. The provincial government is…
False fire alarm in West Kelowna a wake up call for homeowners
KELOWNA – Whether you use furnaces or space heaters, a fire alarm in West Kelowna…
New Sun Peaks ice rink opening soon
SUN PEAKS – The new outdoor NHL-sized ice rink is nearing completion at Sun Peaks…
Improv all star Colin Mochrie coming to Kamloops in New Year
KAMLOOPS – An improv all star is coming to Kamloops for a night of spontaneous…
You can learn how to help in case of a fentanyl overdose with Kamloops naloxone training
KAMLOOPS – A pair of naloxone training sessions have been confirmed thanks to the efforts…
$60 million for shifting section of Highway 99 near Lillooet
LILLOOET – A solution may be coming for the '10-mile slide' area of Highway 99…
Big fundraising campaign for prototype youth health clinic in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Two Kelowna organizations have joined forces to raise $2 million for an integrated…
Roundtable brings together 60 leaders from the Shuswap to discuss regional trails
SHUSWAP – Expanding the trail network is important to the lives of the people who…
Logging permit near Chase raises territory and economic issues for First Nation
CHASE – A local First Nation is calling out the provincial government for approving a…
Group dedicated to cleaning up the Central Okanagan bush launches website
KELOWNA – Community support means the Okanagan Forest Task Force is making a digital splash.…
Kamloops seniors looking for Snow Angels
KAMLOOPS – The volunteer snow removal program Snow Angels is up and running again in…
Road check season has arrived in Vernon
VERNON – The holiday road check season is beginning, and police will be out checking…
Midday fire in Kelowna quickly snuffed; cause unknown
KELOWNA – Investigators are on the scene trying to find the cause of midday structure…
Vandals ‘completely trash’ Kelowna fruit stand; police need help finding them
KELOWNA – Police are looking for help tracking down the vandals who destroyed a Kelowna…
Kamloops councillor disagrees with decision to knock down two city-owned houses
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops has bought two houses on the North Shore, just…
UPDATE: Coquihalla Highway reopens southbound after crash between Merritt and Hope
KAMLOOPS – The Coquihalla Highway has completed reopened southbound between Merritt and Hope following a…
Kamloops hotels and motel association thinks AirBnB users should be paying tax
KAMLOOPS – A group representing local hotels and motels wants the city to support a…
Parking changes at Royal Inland Hospital parkade due to design problems
KAMLOOPS – Less than six months after it was first opened, the parking system at…
Cargo plane lands safely at Kamloops Airport after landing gear warning
KAMLOOPS – After some tense moments, a cargo plane landed safely at Kamloops Airport this…
Kamloops housing market continues hot streak as construction slows
KAMLOOPS – The real estate market continued it’s strong year in Kamloops, while building permits…
Racist graffiti in Kamloops is nothing new
KAMLOOPS – Racially-charged graffiti has been found twice in Kamloops over the past two weeks…