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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
What’s happening on the scariest weekend of the year in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Shockingly there are lots of Halloween events this weekend. Luminocity starts tonight, Oct.…
Kamloops search team on next week’s Rick Mercer Report
KAMLOOPS – Search and rescue dogs, along with members of the Kamloops Search and Rescue…
Bepple likely to be acclaimed by B.C. NDP in South Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – With one of the candidates for the NDP’s nomination in the south Kamloops…
Kamloops farmers’ market heading to arena for November and December
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Regional Farmers Market is moving indoors for the winter. The organization’s…
Kamloops to pay extra $200,000 for independent review of Ajax mine proposal
KAMLOOPS – Despite KGHM Ajax denying the city’s request for continued funding of SLR Consultants,…
No wrong doing in death of assailant in rampage at First Nation office near Lillooet
BRIDGE RIVER – There was no wrong doing in the death of an assailant in…
Citizens bring marijuana dispensary concerns to Kamloops council
KAMLOOPS – A group of Kamloops residents concerned for their safety if a marijuana dispensary…
Thompson-Okanagan men who risked their lives to save others to be honoured with Medals of Bravery
OTTAWA – Three Kamloops men and a man from Vernon will be receiving the Medal…
Lawsuit against mine in Quebec not similar enough to proposed Kamloops mine to matter: KGHM Ajax
KAMLOOPS – A warning from mining watchdog MiningWatch Canada to KGHM Ajax regarding a court…
Lafarge has a point: Industrial taxes in Kamloops far higher than Okanagan, other cities
KAMLOOPS – Tax rates in the City of Kamloops came under fire again last week…
One undecided Kamloops councillor nearly ready to make a decision on Ajax Mine
KAMLOOPS – One of the councillors who has remained undecided on the proposed Ajax Mine…
Honour Ranch near Kamloops will provide refuge for those suffering after serving our country
KAMLOOPS – For first responders and soldiers dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder a ranch…
Interior Health Authority wants your thoughts on a safe consumption site in Kamloops and Kelowna
KAMLOOPS – The Interior Health Authority wants the public’s thoughts on supervised consumption. A website…
Count hopes to illuminate hidden issue of youth homelessness in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops is a community leading the way on youth homelessness, but while social…
New Interior Health Authority board chair named
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops lawyer and Thompson Rivers University faculty member will be taking over…
Fee increase coming in new year to Kamloops recreation facilities
KAMLOOPS – The city is reminding residents that recreation fees are going to be bumping…
How the Lafarge cement plant closure could cost you
KAMLOOPS – The closure of the Lafarge cement plant won’t impact the City’s budget this…
Ajax won’t pay remainder of City of Kamloops consultant bill
KAMLOOPS – The company behind the proposed Ajax Mine will not continue its funding of…
City of Kamloops gets compensation for moisture damage at Tournament Capital Centre
KAMLOOPS – The city is receiving $865,000 to cover damage at the Tournament Capital Centre…
UPDATE: Missing Kamloops senior located
UPDATE: 10:27 p.m., Oct. 21, 2016 KAMLOOPS – RCMP say the 79-year-old missing Kamloops woman…
Ajax mine could cost hundreds of millions in lawsuits, compensation: Mining watchdog
KAMLOOPS – A mining watchdog is warning that if the proposed Ajax Mine goes forward…
No shortage of things to do in Kamloops this weekend
KAMLOOPS – With autumn in full swing, winter coming and Halloween on the horizon, events…
Lafarge to shut down Kamloops cement plant
KAMLOOPS – Lafarge will be mothballing manufacturing operations at its Kamloops cement plant. The cement…
Kamloops woman loses over $26,000 to scammers
KAMLOOPS – Scammers have taken $26,500 from a Kamloops woman. The woman received a phone…