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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
Barb Nederpel to be acclaimed NDP candidate in Kamloops-North Thompson
KAMLOOPS – Barbara Nederpel will be the NDP candidate in the upcoming provincial election in…
Salmon Arm music festival causes no issues for local police
SALMON ARM – Despite one of the busiest weekends of the year, Salmon Arm RCMP…
iNPHOTOS: Alan Doyle and his new band play at Sun Peaks
SUN PEAKS – Saturday evening, Aug. 22, Alan Doyle, former lead singer of iconic east…
Tip leads police to Kamloops gas station robbery suspect
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at…
iNPHOTOS: The Tragically Hip and Overlanders Days in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – City parks were packed on Saturday, Aug. 20, as crowds gathered for the…
UPDATE: Bear Creek wildfire now 25 Ha; evacuations remain in effect
WESTSIDE ROAD CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS KELOWNA – Bear Creek Provincial Park, the Trader’s Cove…
Top executives at Interior Health Authority collected $2 million in combined salary
KAMLOOPS – The retiring CEO of Interior Health topped the list of the authority’s highest…
Dogs seized from van parked in Kamloops returned to owner
KAMLOOPS – Nearly two dozen dogs have been returned to their owner after a stopover…
Museum exhibit to focus on Chinese history in Kamloops through new lens
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Museum is focusing on the city’s Chinese history for an upcoming…
Outdoor screenings of Tragically Hip concert a highlight in Kamloops event this weekend
KAMLOOPS – No shorage of things to do this weekend in Kamloops as the mercury…
UPDATE: Kamloops man with medical condition found
UPDATE: 10:35 a.m., AUG. 22, 2016 – RCMP says the 52-year-old has been found safe…
Coldwater River system nearing extremely dry conditions; water users urged to reduce use
MERRITT – The Coldwater River system is approaching drought conditions. The river system is nearing…
Stolen boat returned to owner after Kamloops police catch duo on the water
KAMLOOPS – A stolen boat has been returned to its owner after police tracked it…
McDonald Park wading pool delayed due to provincial regulations
KAMLOOPS – McDonald Park may still get a wading pool. The city’s newest spray park…
City councillor’s press releases about Ajax causing aggravation on council
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops city council has come under fire for sending a letter to…
City paying for increased Kamloops bylaw presence downtown, North Shore
KAMLOOPS – Instead of giving bylaw officers defensive tools, Kamloops city council is increasing the…
Dogs left in van seized from woman traveling through Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops bylaw officers seized 19 dogs, including puppies, from a van parked at…
Event aims to ignite evening activity in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The downtown business association is aiming to liven Kamloops’s core for the end…
Kamloops homelessness action week, count and outreach event all planned for mid-October
KAMLOOPS – Homelessness will be front and centre in Kamloops this fall. The city has…
Royal Inland Hospital opens outpatient services in new building
KAMLOOPS – Some of the departments at Royal Inland Hospital have moved into the new…
A new hotel planned for Kamloops not going to happen
KAMLOOPS – A hotel project in southwest Kamloops is being dropped for now. The developer…
Downtown and flat areas should see increased development according to city survey
KAMLOOPS – Residents want to think big, according to the city. As city administration works…
Kamloops councillor wants B.C. premier to suspend Ajax Mine process
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops city councillor is asking the premier to suspend the proposed Ajax…
Five men with counterfeit American cash arrested in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops RCMP intercepted around $1,500 in counterfeit American money and arrested five young…