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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 school district looking at replacing 20 schools in 20 years
KAMLOOPS – With half the schools in Kamloops-Thompson school district 50 years old or more,…
Kamloops cenotaph revitalization nearing completion
KAMLOOPS – With new stone work, railing and flower beds planted, the Kamloops cenotaph restoration…
Comedian Rick Mercer joins Kamloops search and rescue team on dog training exercise
KAMLOOPS – It’s not every day you lower a Canadian celebrity over a cliff with…
UPDATE: RCMP search Kamloops house after report of person with handgun
KAMLOOPS – Police were out in full force across the street from St. Anne's Academy…
UN monitoring mission eyes Site C dam impact of Wood Buffalo National Park
OTTAWA – A United Nations monitoring mission to a world heritage site in northern Alberta…
Failed high-five between Trudeau, Prince George focus of British news coverage
VICTORIA – The British media honed in on what one outlet described as an "awkward"…
From Africa to Vancouver: Erik Gudbranson ready to step up with Canucks
VANCOUVER – Erik Gudbranson went to Africa and wound up in Vancouver. The bruising defenceman…
Mother uncovers lasting impact of baby son’s organ donation
WASHINGTON – An ultrasound showed one of Sarah Gray's unborn twins was missing part of…
Trump vs. Clinton debate Monday: Let the psychological games begin
WASHINGTON – To avoid having Stephen Harper's debate preparations destabilized by some scandal-of-the-day, his entourage…
Federal government sends mixed messages on how provinces can price carbon
OTTAWA – Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil is pointing to differing messages coming from the…
‘We lost family’: Stampeders mourn Mylan Hicks after Calgary nightclub shooting
CALGARY – Teammates of Calgary Stampeders defensive back Mylan Hicks say they feel like they've…
Canadian Forces have trouble tracking military sexual offence convictions
OTTAWA – While military commanders have pointed to an increase in criminal investigations as proof…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge focus on mental health with Vancouver visit
VANCOUVER – The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were scheduled for a busy first-time trip…
Miami Marlins ace Jose Fernandez dies in boating accident
MIAMI – Jose Fernandez, the ace right-hander for the Miami Marlins who escaped Cuba to…
Stampeders confirm death of defensive back Mylan Hicks
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders say defensive back Mylan Hicks died on Sunday morning. He…
Diplomat’s teen son, snared in Miami double murder, deported back to Canada
A teenager caught up in a double shooting in Florida that left his older brother…
Councillors headed to Victoria to meet with each other, provincial leaders
KAMLOOPS – Council chambers will be empty this week as municipal leaders head down to…
Kamloops company wins awards, gets worldwide patent for handmade guitars
KAMLOOPS – Riversong Guitars' plans for taking over the world one instrument at a time…
Why this researcher needs your help to study air quality in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A Thompson Rivers University professor is looking to the public to help monitor…
Kamloops school district looking to province to fund school construction
KAMLOOPS – A Local Liberal MLA has promised the Kamloops school board he will take…
Lower Nicola Indian Band signs mine tax revenue agreement
LOGAN LAKE – New agreements with the provincial government and Teck Resources means the Lower…
Tolko to shut down Merritt lumber mill
MERRITT – Tolko Industries is shutting down its Merritt lumber mill just nine days before…
What you need to know about electoral reform in Canada
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The essential piece to any democracy is voting so it's a big deal…
Residential development planned near Sandman Centre in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Another residential project is being planned for near Kamloops’s rivershore. A two-building development…