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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
Castlegar fire calls to be dispatched through Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Castlegar and Kamloops will soon share fire dispatch services. Kamloops has signed a…
Salmon Arm student suffers serious hand injury in shop class accident
SALMON ARM – A teen girl from Salmon Arm Secondary is in Kelowna hospital with…
Domtar says tax reduction is not enough
KAMLOOPS – Domtar appreciates the tax cut, but would like more help from the city.…
Smoking in Kamloops parks gets green light for special events
KAMLOOPS – Smoker's will be allowed to light up in Kamloops parks for special events,…
Urban hens a Kamloops reality
KAMLOOPS – Residents of Kamloops are now allowed to have a flock of chickens, though…
Feast at Kamloops’ first food truck festival this Friday
KAMLOOPS – Food trucks from around the province will be in Kamloops this weekend for…
Salmon Arm high school student airlifted to hospital
SALMON ARM – A student from a Salmon Arm high school had to be airlifted…
New security guides for Kamloops school district
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops school district has a new policy in place to help guide…
Kamloops information session to tackle drugs and overdoses
KAMOOPS – An upcoming information session could help you better understand drugs and overdoses, including…
Kamloops council gives wine another shot
KAMLOOPS – A month after denying wine on grocery store shelves, city council has had…
Federal government still considering request for Ajax Mine panel review
KAMLOOPS – A decision has not yet been made on the regional district's request for…
Kamloops Keg to close at end of August
KAMLOOPS – After 40 years, The Keg is closing its doors in Kamloops. The restaurant…
Orlando shooting victims to be remembered in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Local groups are planning a vigil to remember the 50 people killed in…
Smokers may be allowed at Kamloops Ribfest
KAMLOOPS – This year's Ribfest event in Kamloops may have a smoking section. Organizers would…
Additional public comment period turned down for proposed Ajax Mine
KAMLOOPS – The proposed Ajax Mine will not be getting another public comment period during…
Midnight fire destroys Barnhartvale garage
KAMLOOPS – A Barnhartvale garage has been destroyed, but fire crews were able to keep…
Friends, family and dignitaries gather in Kamloops to remember Len Marchand Sr.
KAMLOOPS – Hundreds of friends, family and dignitaries came together at the Arbour at the…
Supervision of Kamloops elementary school sports may soon not be teachers’ responsibility
KAMLOOPS – Teachers might not be required to oversee inter-school sports at the elementary level after…
French immersion registration in Kamloops to move from lineup to lottery
KAMLOOPS – Late night line-ups could be a worry of the past for parents signing…
Kamloops artifact may be evidence legend of Spanish exploration is true
KAMLOOPS – An artifact found on a farm in Westsyde is being studied and may…
Minister, MLA shoots back at Kamloops council on B.C. wine issue
KAMLOOPS – Local MLA Todd Stone is not happy with Kamloops council. The provincial Minister…
Public ceremony in Kamloops this weekend to remember Len Marchand Sr.
KAMLOOPS – The community will gather this weekend for a celebration of Len Marchand Sr.'s…
Not everyone in Kamloops is thrilled to have urban hens as neighbours
KAMLOOPS – With Kamloops city council set to debate urban hens at next week's public…
Drop bins installed in Kamloops parks to keep syringes off ground
KAMLOOPS – Syringe drop bins have been installed in Riverside Park and Pioneer Park in…