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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
B.C. Wildfire urging caution with campfires in the Thompson-Okanagan
KAMLOOPS – With one of the hottest weekends of the summer forecast in the Southern…
Sun Peaks looking at housing authority, townhouse development as growth expected
SUN PEAKS – As the village grows, Sun Peaks administration is looking at creating a…
From the Thompson-Okanagan to the Bachelorette, Daniel Maguire lives for experiences
KAMLOOPS – Others might be interested in love and glamour; Daniel Maguire, a recent contestant…
Provincial government complaints department coming to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The province is sending it’s complaints department to Kamloops. The Office of the…
Golf carts to be allowed on streets in Chase
CHASE – Golf carts are going to be allowed on some roads in two B.C.…
UPDATE: Family displaced after fire destroys home near Shuswap Lake
SHUSWAP – A house fire in the Shuswap last night has displaced a family with…
Weekend events in Kamloops range from political picnics to parkour playtime
KAMLOOPS – Fun is a short drive away this weekend. Tribute acts will be heading…
Crime Stoppers wants tips about a Valleyview break-and-enter
KAMLOOPS – A liquor store break-and-enter has Crime Stoppers in Kamloops seeking two suspects. Around…
Poll says Kamloops residents support Conservative wish for referendum on electoral reform
KAMLOOPS – A survey conducted by Kamloops’ Member of Parliament suggests local residents support a…
Kamloops adds two more audible signals to the city centre
KAMLOOPS – If you hear it, you can cross. Columbia Street has two new audible…
Locker thief sought by Kamloops Crime Stoppers
KAMLOOPS – Crime Stoppers in Kamloops are looking for tips about a locker room thief.…
Kamloops workshop looks to turn Truth and Reconciliation recommendations into action
KAMLOOPS – Over 100 people gathered at Thompson Rivers University yesterday to look at how…
Interior Health wants to talk to Kamloops council about safe drug consumption services ASAP
KAMLOOPS – The sooner Kamloops city council can see a doctor, the sooner the city…
Fund established in memory of Kamloops Art Gallery leader
KAMLOOPS – A fund has been created in the memory of one of the Kamloops…
North Shore RCMP office improves relationship with business community during tough summer
KAMLOOPS – Businesses on the North Shore are reporting improvements with police relations after the…
Despite busy tourism season, Kamloops Airport records slow July
KAMLOOPS – A busy winter at the Kamloops Airport doesn’t mean a busy summer. July…
Supervised injection site discussion coming to Kamloops council
KAMLOOPS – The next big debate in front of Kamloops city council could be over…
BAT ASSAULT: New fundraiser organized for Kamloops teen and his family
KAMLOOPS – As the victim of a brutal baseball attack remains in a coma in…
TRU adding basketball and volleyball courts
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University is getting some fresh, new court space to encourage on…
UPDATE: Missing Kelowna woman found safe
UPDATE: 9:59 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016 KELOWNA – A missing Kelowna woman has been…
Kamloops RCMP looking for suspect after woman spat on
KAMLOOPS – RCMP are looking for a man who spat in a woman's face and…
Kamloops group wants your thoughts on electoral reform
KAMLOOPS – A local group wants to get into the discussion on reforming Canada's electoral…
Aircraft incident at Kamloops airport delays flight
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Airport experienced some minor delays this morning after an aircraft incident…
Kamloops homeless shelter to be part of national database
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops shelter is joining a federal database to help track trends in…