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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
Elizabeth May is coming to Kamloops to discuss the proposed Ajax Mine
KAMLOOPS – A federal party leader is coming to Kamloops later this week to discuss…
Security guard bitten at North Kamloops mall by shoplifter
KAMLOOPS – A woman is in police custody today after biting a mall security guard.…
Kamloops councillor called out by Chamber of Commerce
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce has singled out a Kamloops city councillor for…
Property crime increase a priority for Kamloops police
KAMLOOPS – As property crime increases in Kamloops, Kamloops RCMP is making it a top…
Green space fires in Kamloops a cause for concern for RCMP
KAMLOOPS – Two fires in four days have Kamloops RCMP warning about fires in the…
Chase looking for votes to win cash for new skateboard park
CHASE – The Village of Chase is looking for some votes to pay for a…
Man arrested with multiple guns after highway accident near Merrritt
MERRITT – RCMP arrested a man with multiple guns last week after an accident on…
Military personnel take care of artillery shell at Merritt police station
MERRITT – Military personnel were called to the Merritt RCMP office last week to dispose…
Kamloops to host national university soccer tournament in 2017
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University will be hosting a national collegiate championship next year. Canadian…
Royal Inland Hospital receives life saving equipment thanks to Kamloops firefighters
KAMLOOPS – The Royal Inland Hospital is getting a new piece of life-saving equipment thanks…
Citizens put Rayleigh fire out before firefighters can arrive
KAMLOOPS – Firefighters responded, but weren’t needed, at a fire in Kamloops last night as…
Kamloops RCMP show how easy thieves have it in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops RCMP want the public to know who easy they are making it…
Kamloops woman appears in People Magazine and on Good Morning America
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops woman’s path to fitness has taken her to New York, with…
Weekend events in Kamloops to get you out in the sun
KAMLOOPS – With warm weather returning to the Tournament Capital there are plenty of activities…
UPDATE: Initial attack crew extinguishes grass fire east of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – B.C. Wildfire crews put out a grass fire east of Kamloops yesterday. Fire…
UPDATE: Pipeline hearings wrap up in Kamloops; panel will consider returning
KAMLOOPS – The Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s support of the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion project came…
Pokemon Go players crowd sourcing a map for Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A new Google map is evolving in Kamloops with the goal of helping…
After March attack, Kamloops cat recovering and living with new family
KAMLOOPS – Skitter B has found a forever home. Kamloops SPCA manager Alyssa Kyllo says…
RCMP on hunt for suspect in North Shore gas station armed robbery
KAMLOOPS – Police are on the look out for a suspect after a man robbed…
Search for Dean Morrison near Kamloops doesn’t find anything new
KAMLOOPS – Despite a full day search on the weekend, still no sign of a…
Federal panel in Kamloops to discuss Kinder Morgan pipeline
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops and area citizens are having their say as hearings began today on…
Street market to take over downtown Kamloops this week
KAMLOOPS – The city’s downtown might seem a bit busier this week as the Downtown…
Barriere man powerless after B.C. Hydro mistake
BARRIERE – A Barriere man is all thawed out after B.C. Hydro cut his electricity…
New Royal Inland Hospital parkade opening next week
KAMLOOPS – Parking will be a lot easier to find at Royal Inland Hospital next…