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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
Investigation underway into kokanee salmon die-off in Okanagan Lake
PENTICTON – Biologists are working to figure out what is causing a recent die-off of…
Kamloops First Nation discusses Ajax Mine proposal with federal environment minister
KAMLOOPS – Local First Nations leaders met with the federal environment minister last week to…
Video shows skateboarders racing through suburban Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A recently posted Youtube video shows a group of skateboarders barrelling down hills…
Westsyde Community Centre closing in advance of planned repairs
KAMLOOPS – With work set to begin shortly at Westsyde pool, the community centre is…
Tourism association aims to grow aboriginal tourism in Thompson Okanagan
KELOWNA – A new and unique position at the the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association aims…
Kamloops Crime Stoppers looking for information after vehicle theft
KAMLOOPS – Crime Stoppers are looking for information about the theft and use of a…
Kamloops wine industry excited to keep specialized wine licence
KAMLOOPS – Now that wine will be allowed on a Kamloops grocery store's shelves, local…
UPDATE: Severe storm watch ended for Kamloops, South Thompson
UPDATE: 9:22 p.m. July 15: Warning ended KAMLOOPS – A new severe thunderstorm watch notice…
Road construction delayed in north Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – One of the city’s major road construction plans has fallen behind schedule. The…
Weekend events range from Elvis tributes to a volunteer search
KAMLOOPS – While none of these events are very similar, they all have one thing…
UPDATE: 13 people pulled from Kamloops Lake after boat capsizes
KAMLOOPS – More than a dozen people are drying off after being spilled into Kamloops…
New virtual reality gaming studio arrives in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Ever wanted to shoot zombies and then go deep sea exploring? A new…
Scammers targeting immigrants for iTunes cards
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Immigrants to Canada are the newest target for scammers. Imitation Immigration Officers are…
After Kamloops police seize substances, federal unit required to help with investigation
KAMLOOPS – A federal police team was called in to help after a routine traffic…
Kamloops industrial vacancies becoming more scarce
KAMLOOPS – Industrial companies looking for room in Kamloops might want to move quickly. The…
Kamloops council still supports medical marijuana industry, not individual business
KAMLOOPS – Marijuana grow operations are still supported by Kamloops council, but they aren’t singling…
Already more overdose deaths in Interior Health region than all of last year: Coroner
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Overdose deaths are continuing to spike across the province and fentanyl continues to…
Highway accident near Chase sends one to hospital
KAMLOOPS – A man is in Royal Inland Hospital and police are warning drivers to…
UPDATE: Body found on river shore in Kamloops not suspicious
KAMLOOPS – RCMP say nothing is suspicious about a body found on the south shore…
Wine will be allowed on Kamloops grocery store shelves
KAMLOOPS – After months of debate, including several hours again today, city council decided wine…
Kamloops airport reports lower numbers for June
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops may be having a good year for tourism, but it isn’t thanks…
Pokemon on the loose in the Thompson Okanagan
KAMLOOPS – If someone is lurking around your yard or walking vacantly down the street…
Proof from B.C. Wildfire; fuel management works
KAMLOOPS – Preemptive work done in the Lillooet area proved effective in June when wildfire…
Chase in national competition for skatepark funding
CHASE – Chase is battling three other Canadian towns in a contest put on by…