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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
Major provincial parties have likely chosen next Kamloops MLAs but won’t say how
KAMLOOPS – While the two largest provincial parties want your votes, they aren’t willing to…
Snow across the Okanagan heralds drop in temperature for the weekend
OKANAGAN – The Okanagan is experiencing the first significant and valleywide snowfall of the season…
First citywide snowfall in Kamloops means slippery roads
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops is getting the first citywide snowfall of the year this morning. The…
B.C. Transit wants your help deciding how to use new bus resources in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The city is getting 3,000 hours of additional bus service, but now B.C.…
Archival footage gives a snap shot of 1930s working life in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The Royal B.C. Museum has released a piece of footage showing a slice…
What a mobile safe drug consumption unit looks like to Interior Health
KAMLOOPS – As part of the plan to deal with the drug overdose crisis, the…
Kelowna, Kamloops among best places in province to work according to business magazine
KAMLOOPS – Kelowna and Kamloops are among the best places to work in B.C., according…
Crash closes Trans Canada near Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM – A collision has closed the Trans Canada Highway in both directions near…
Nicolas Cage is still making movies? Yes, and his latest is being shot in the South Okanagan
OKANAGAN – If you see someone who looks like Nicholas Cage in the Okanagan, take…
Arrest of suspects solve multiple property crimes in North Okanagan
VERNON – RCMP say a series of break and enters in the North Okanagan over…
Corvette impounded after driver caught going 70 km/h over the speed limit in Vernon
VERNON – A Corvette was impounded and a driver is facing two charges after he…
Illicit drug overdoses continue to trend up in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A weekend surge in reported illicit drug overdoses in Kamloops this past weekend…
Anti-Ajax Mine group hosting David Suzuki lecture in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – One of the groups opposed to the proposed Ajax Mine is bringing Canada’s…
Kamloops brewer joins craft beer revolution by taking the big guys head-on
KAMLOOPS – A local entrepreneur has plans to build the largest brewery in Kamloops and…
$75,000 fence cut from Kamloops’s Canada 150 celebrations
KAMLOOPS – Plans for street hockey games, gardens and gear are going ahead for the…
Boat worth $100,000 stolen from Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM – An expensive boat has been stolen after a break and enter in…
Pedestrian with serious injuries after hit by car at Kamloops cross walk
KAMLOOPS – A woman is in hospital after being struck by a car in downtown…
Kamloops betting big on technology industry
KAMLOOPS – The city is betting $100,000 it can lure new businesses to Kamloops. The…
Kamloops fire chief retiring at end of year
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops will be looking for a new fire chief in the new year.…
Production slowed at Highland Valley Copper mine
LOGAN LAKE – A domed roof covering ore at Highland Valley Copper mine buckled over…
Kamloops preparations for Canada’s 150 birthday includes street hockey, a fence and a lot of trees
KAMLOOPS – With Canada’s 150 birthday coming up, and organizations preparing for a year of…
How you can protect yourself against potentially dangerous eyebrow tattoos
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – A growing cosmetic trend that carries serious risks is being offered by people…
Don’t expect to get off the Kamloops family doctor 811 waiting list anytime soon
KAMLOOPS – With 4,300 people registered in the Kamloops region on the new 811 Health…
New funding announced for B.C. paramedics in fight against overdose crisis
KAMLOOPS – The provincial government has announced new funding for the B.C. Amublance Service in…