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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
Summer fun kicks off in Kamloops this weekend
KAMLOOPS – With plenty of outdoor options to keep you busy this first weekend of…
City of Kamloops emissions targets on right track, but in the slow lane
KAMLOOPS – The city’s greenhouse gas targets appear to be a little out of range,…
Naramata home grand prize of PNE Home Lottery
NARAMATA – Naramata is once again home to the Pacific National Exhibition Prize Home Lottery’s…
Potential postal strike not an excuse for late tax payments: City of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – With a potential Canada Post strike looming, the City of Kamloops is warning…
Penticton to host NHL talent in Canucks young stars tournament
PENTICTON – A tournament featuring future NHL stars is returning to Penticton this September. The…
Kamloops could benefit from a ‘silly crosswalk’
KAMLOOPS – Would you cross the road if you had to do a silly walk?…
Danish hiker who died in Wells Gray identified
KAMLOOPS – A Danish hiker who died after a fall in a remote area of…
Missing man may be travelling through Southern Interior
SURREY – A man last seen more than six months ago in Surrey may be…
Abandoned Penticton kitten loses leg and kidney
PENTICTON – Sneaker, an abandoned, three-legged, six-week-old kitten, needs a new home. Sneaker was found…
Kamloops councillor upset over local MLAs comments on wine debate, calls for apology
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops councillor is calling on local MLAs to apologize for their comments…
Kamloops biosolids not accumulating as quickly as first thought
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops can hold it a little bit longer. The city’s growing collection of…
Humane society offering reward after Kamloops cat-napping of 11-week-old kitten
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops RCMP have a cat-napping case. An 11-week-old kitten named Max was stolen…
McDonald spray park to open early July; Westsyde Pool construction to begin mid-July
KAMLOOPS – Construction is going strong at north Kamloops aquatic facilities, with a new water…
Penticton high school graduate dumped by The Bachelorette
PENTICTON – Daniel Maguire, the local contestant on the reality TV dating show The Bachelorette,…
Kamloops university graduate dumped by The Bachelorette
KAMLOOPS – Daniel Maguire, the local contestant on the reality TV dating show The Bachelorette,…
Kamloops Food Truck Festival sees bigger crowds than expected
KAMLOOPS – The first Kamloops Food Truck Festival is unlikely to be the last if…
Construction on Tranquille Road begins next week
KAMLOOPS – A month and a half of road work is coming to one of…
Kamloops Fire Rescue investigating two weekend garage fires
KAMLOOPS – The investigation continues into a pair of garage fires on the weekend but…
Pay up for Thompson-Nicola Regional District directors and staff, but expenses down
KAMLOOPS – The regional district spent just under $9 million in total on personnel last…
Father’s day weekend events Kamloops all about wheels and walks
KAMLOOPS – There's lots to do with dad in Kamloops this Father's Day weekend. The…
Kamloops to get geriatric health centre
KAMLOOPS – The Interior Health Authority is developing a geriatric centre for the city, seniors…
Missing Chase boy found safe and sound at friend’s house
KAMLOOPS – A missing 9-year-old Chase boy has been returned to his parents after spending…
UPDATE: Teenager found in wilderness north of Clearwater
UPDATE: 9:48 A.M., JUNE 17, 2016 Kamloops Search and Rescue manager Alan Hobler says the…
UPDATE: Teen on motorbike facing charges after ride through Kamloops high school
KAMLOOPS – The teen who rode a dirt bike through school hallways in what students…