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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
Extortion, arson charges for man who trapped three Kamloops United Way employees
KAMLOOPS – A man is facing 11 charges after lighting fires in downtown Kamloops, demanding…
World class music and ski festival planned for Sun Peaks
KAMLOOPS – A festival based in Austria is going to have a North American edition…
Proposed Chase skateboard park wins $20,000 in online contest
CHASE – While the Chase skate park didn’t win $250,000 grand prize it’s still coming…
Kamloops area golf course for sale
KAMLOOPS – Every wanted to buy a golf course? How about a restaurant? What about…
New extreme weather notification system considered for homeless in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – When extreme weather is coming, it's not always easy to reach out to…
Weapons not an ideal donation to Kamloops charities
KAMLOOPS – Donating goods is generally considered a noble act, but Kamloops RCMP are suggesting…
KGHM Ajax responds to more than 2,700 questions and comments about proposed mine
KAMLOOPS – The company behind the proposed Ajax Mine have responded to 2,700 questions about…
Ribfest returns as part of busy weekend in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Many Kamloops residents will probably be happy to get sauce on themselves this…
Huge development proposed for university neighbourhood in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A residential project proposed for the corner of McGill Road and Dalhousie Drive…
Kamloops RCMP searching for mailbox theives
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops RCMP are looking for a pair of alleged mailbox thieves. RCMP…
Kamloops MP conditionally supports missing and murdered indigenous women inquiry
KAMLOOPS – Local MP Cathy McLeod wants to see “concrete recommendations” to come from the…
Pokemon Go players not an issue for Kamloops bylaw officers
KAMLOOPS – While Pokemon Go gatherings have swarmed parks in Kamloops they’ve been well behaved.…
Real estate in Kamloops continues hot streak as building permits match last year
KAMLOOPS – July was a hot month for residential sales and construction in Kamloops. The…
No shortage of things to do in Kamloops this B.C. Day long weekend
KAMLOOPS – There's lots to see and do in Kamloops and area this B.C. day…
‘Threatening behaviour’ to be targeted by proposed Kamloops bylaw
KAMLOOPS – A bylaw being considered by the City of Kamloops would target uncivil behaviour…
Kamloops urban hen owners need to make sure home insurance covers their egg laying friends
KAMLOOPS – Homeowners with urban chickens in Kamloops will want to let their insurance broker…
Tragically Hip concert will be shown outdoors in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Plans are in the works to show the televised Tragically Hip concert in…
Kamloops Crime Stoppers seeking weekend shoplifter
KAMLOOPS – A weekend shoplifter is being sought by crime stoppers. On Saturday, July 23,…
Kamloops musicians to put on Tragically Hip cover show to support cancer charities
KAMLOOPS – For all the Tragically Hip fans in Kamloops who are missing out on…
TRENDING NOW: Son takes dancing in car to the next level
For all kids bored in the car with their mom, lipsyncing to your favourite song…
Year-round Kamloops farmers’ market could find home at Hotel 540
KAMLOOPS – The former casino in Hotel 540 is the most likely site for a year-round,…
Kamloops councillor concerned about political independence after statement from Chamber of Commerce
KAMLOOPS – A local city councillor would like an explanation from the Kamloops Chamber of…
Kamloops recycle centre access to stay in Valleyview
KAMLOOPS – After presentations from opposing community associations about access and traffic safety, the Kamloops…
UPDATE: Kamloops Search and Rescue uses helicopter to rescue man from mountainside
KAMLOOPS – A man has been rescued by Kamloops Search and Rescue from a mountainside…