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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
Kamloops indie rock kings Van Damsel breaking up
KAMLOOPS – Van Damsel, arguably Kamloops’s most famous musical export, are calling it quits. The…
Kamloops council does well on public engagement, needs more economic development: Chamber report card
KAMLOOPS – While the organization commends councillors and the mayor for the most part, the…
Crash at Kamloops Bike Ranch caught on video
KAMLOOPS – A B.C. mountain bike filmmaker has some unique footage of himself crashing in…
Kamloops teen working with city to realize Rayleigh skateboard park dream
KAMLOOPS – For the kids of Rayleigh there isn’t always a lot to do, so…
Passenger numbers drop at Kamloops airport for sixth straight month
KAMLOOPS – October was another slow month at the Kamloops Airport. The number of air…
UBC Okanagan research finds marijuana could help drug addicts, alcoholics
KELOWNA – Marijuana may help people struggling with drug addiction, according to a new study…
Researcher looking for gender diverse Kamloops residents for study
KAMLOOPS – A doctor in Kamloops is looking to speak with members of the transgender…
Provincial funding for affordable housing projects in Kelowna
KELOWNA – More than $18 million in government funding is coming to Kelowna for affordable…
Big turnout for Kamloops budget consultation; ice rink, skateboard park bring out supporters
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops city staff, councillors and residents came together last night to discuss what…
Rash of mailbox mischief and theft in Peachland
PEACHLAND – Community mail boxes in Peachland have been targetted by theives for the last…
UPDATE: Suspected child luring in Kelowna was a false alarm, police say
KELOWNA – RCMP say the case of suspected child luring in Kelowna earlier this week…
Kamloops and Secwepemc artifacts digitally recorded for international cultural heritage project
KAMLOOPS – Some of the most important cultural and historic items in Kamloops have just…
Damage to Kelowna elementary school likely caused by gun shots; police investigating
KELOWNA – Police are looking for the public’s help after South Rutland Elementary School was…
Hunters with loaded guns in vehicles worry Kamloops area conservation officers
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops hunters need to heed the law when they’re driving with their guns,…
Opening day at Sun Peaks Resort delayed
SUN PEAKS – Winter is coming, but it’s a little later than expected at Sun…
One person dead after single vehicle crash on eastern edge of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A crash on the Trans Canada Highway this evening has left one person…
Vandalism a rarity in Kamloops parks despite recent washroom damage
KAMLOOPS – While two washrooms were burned and damaged this fall, public parks in Kamloops…
First chance for feedback on Kamloops 2017 budget
KAMLOOPS – The chance to have a say in how your tax dollars are spent…
One more candidate confirmed in Kamloops for next year’s provincial election
KAMLOOPS – Nancy Bepple will be the NDP’s choice to run in the Kamloops-South Thompson…
Demonstration in Kamloops sends message of solidarity to Standing Rock
KAMLOOPS – A group of locals took their message of solidarity with Standing Rock Sioux…
Kamloops students turn to First Nations approach to send message about fentanyl to area youth
KAMLOOPS – A collaboration between Tk’emlups te Secwepemc and Thompson Rivers University students aims to…
Kamloops Greyhound station will need to move by March 31
KAMLOOPS – The city is helping find a spot for Greyhound when the company's lease…
Dozens of ceremonies to be held across the Thompson Okanagan region for Remembrance Day
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN — Friday marks an important annual day in Canada’s calendar — Remembrance Day —…
First phase of new avalanche control system installed near Revelstoke
KAMLOOPS – Safety improvements to the B.C. highway system announced over the last couple years…