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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
Stolen car involved in morning Kamloops crash
KAMLOOPS – A stolen car was involved in a crash this morning, and police now…
Body of missing Lower Mainland man found in Lytton
DEATH CONSIDERED SUSPICIOUS LYTTON, B.C. – The body a man reported missing in Burnaby was…
Council to debate new Ajax motion
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops city council will be having yet another debate about the proposed Ajax…
Fall heat wave breaks Kamloops weather record
KAMLOOPS – A high temperature record was broken in Kamloops yesterday. Environment Canada says the…
Vandalism leads to washroom closure at Kamloops park
KAMLOOPS – Vandalism ranging from ripping photo murals to lighting fires inside the building means…
North Okanagan house fire uncovers marijuana grow-op
LUMBY – A weekend fire in the North Okanagan lead RCMP to basement marijuana grow-op.…
Species of Lyme disease-causing bacteria found in three B.C. ticks
VANCOUVER – The provincial government has issued a warning that a new species of bacteria…
City of Kamloops wants feedback on new pedestrian and cycling path
KAMLOOPS – Before the City of Kelowna builds a new pathway it wants to hear…
Future of Kamloops Daily News Building may be announced before Christmas
KAMLOOPS – City officials are staying tight-lipped, but an update about the former Kamloops Daily…
Intercity rideshare app gaining traction in Thompson-Okanagan
KAMLOOPS – While apps like Uber and Lyft haven’t been able to set roots in…
The changing of seasons obvious in Kamloops weekend events
KAMLOOPS – The transition from fall to winter will be apparent this weekend as events…
Thompson and Shuswap sockeye returns low
KAMLOOPS – It’ll be a slow year for the region’s sockeye this year, but should…
Aberdeen parents warned about cougar spotted in the Kamloops neighbourhood
KAMLOOPS – After cougar sightings in the neighbourhood, the principal of Pacific Way Elementary is…
iNPHOTOS: Humans dig a housing development for owls near Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Volunteers often build homes for people, but during a mid-October weekend, a group…
RCMP urge vigilance after purse thefts in Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM – RCMP in Salmon Arm are asking the public to be aware of…
Fighter jets flying over Kamloops this afternoon as part of Blazers military appreciation night
KAMLOOPS – Before the crowds are roaring in the Sandman Centre at tonight's junior hockey…
Home builders and home sellers in Kamloops had a good month
KAMLOOPS – Across the board the construction and real estate industries were up in October…
Couple seeks help from Interior bands to find traditional name for their son
CAN YOU HELP? KAMLOOPS – A father-to-be is looking to help reconnect his son, due…
False alarms draining Kamloops RCMP resources
CITY CONSIDERS PENALTIES UP TO $1,000 KAMLOOPS – False alarms are costing the City of…
VIDEO: Kamloops firefighter wins competition at world challenge
KAMLOOPS – Some firefighters from Kamloops have just wrapped up six days of competition at…
The high price of cashiers not counting cash carefully, according to RCMP
KAMLOOPS – Cashiers in Kamloops are to be on the look out for scammers with…
Increase to false alarm fines in Kamloops to be discussed
KAMLOOPS – With 95 per cent of security alarms in Kamloops classified by the police…
Kamloops residents on track to run their vehicles into more buildings than usual this year
KAMLOOPS – If you thought it seemed like a lot of Kamloops buildings are being…
A passion for family and community power Westsyde Halloween home
KAMLOOPS – A home in Westsyde is going full Halloween with decorations, hot chocolate, a…