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
Water utility review could mean rate hikes and restructuring for Kamloops residents
KAMLOOPS – How much Kamloops residents pay for water may be changing. The city is…
iNPHOTOS: Kamloops comes out in support of Muslim community
KAMLOOPS – The Islamic community of Kamloops saw support from the wider community today at…
Residential construction in Kamloops off to a strong start in 2017
KAMLOOPS – After a slow 2016, the construction sector in Kamloops has started off a…
A snowy weekend forecast for the Okanagan
KELOWNA – This weekend the Okanagan can expect a return of the white stuff. Today,…
Islamic State turns to drones to direct suicide car bombers
MOSUL, Iraq – Faced with a diminishing number of fighters, the Islamic State group is…
Liberals, NDP try to expedite passage of legislation to address opioid crisis
OTTAWA – The Liberals and NDP are working together to expedite the passage of a…
B.C. health ministry says drug users testing positive for opioid carfentanil
VICTORIA – B.C.'s Health Ministry has confirmed illicit drug users in Metro Vancouver are ingesting…
Tight inventory in Kamloops real estate market causing pressure for buyers and agents
KAMLOOPS – The real estate hot streak of 2016 is continuing into 2017 in Kamloops.…
Kamloops joining provincial recycling program
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops is finally joining the province’s Multi-Material B.C. recycling program.…
No location yet but Kamloops safe consumption application nearly ready to be submitted
KAMLOOPS – No locations have been announced for the mobile safe consumption site planned for…
Casey Affleck coming to Osoyoos to direct movie he wrote, and is starring in
OSOYOOS – Oscar nominee Casey Affleck will be in the Osoyoos area this month to…
National volunteer challenge coming to Kelowna
KELOWNA – As part of Canada’s 150th birthday, Kelowna is looking for volunteers. A lot…
Kamloops councillor speaks out against racism, discrimination
KAMLOOPS – As Quebec City recovers from the terrorist attack on a mosque Sunday and…
VIDEO: Skiers take a shot at suburban locales in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Normally Kamloops skiers head up to Sun Peaks Resort, but a new YouTube…
Kamloops mayor and councillor announce springtime leaves of absence
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops city council will be getting a little smaller in April. Mayor Peter…