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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
Kamloops Terry Fox run needs a new organizer
KAMLOOPS – After more than 20 years with the Terry Fox Foundation the organizer of the…
Trans-Canada resurfacing near Monte Creek almost done
KAMLOOPS – Highway drivers heading east and north of Kamloops this summer will be seeing…
B.C. Coroners reports illicit drug overdose deaths up 75 per cent
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The B.C. Coroners Service has released more illicit drug overdose statistics which show…
More downtown housing could be on the way with plans for six-storey building in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A new housing project is in the works and it could bring another…
Appeal puts grocery store wine debate back on Kamloops council menu
KAMLOOPS – A Sahali grocery store is not wiling to go away quietly and is…
Kamloops group helping Fort McMurray evacuees closing up shop
KAMLOOPS – As people return to Fort McMurray, a local group that supplied evacuees from…
Tips sought for stolen credit card used in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A stolen credit card was used in Kamloops and now your help is…
Kamloops wine debate continues with Salmon Arm store threatening to pull local wine off shelves
KAMLOOPS – A Salmon Arm liquor store has threatened to not stock wine from Kamloops…
Community groups want another Ajax Mine public comment period
KAMLOOPS – A letter from 14 community groups is asking the federal and provincial governments…
THE BACHELORETTE: Former Penticton, Kamloops contestant compares friend to Hitler while friend eats sweet potato
KAMLOOPS – Former Thompson Rivers University graduate and former Penticton residents Daniel Maguire brought up…
Man arrested after early morning vehicle break-ins and foot chase in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A man is facing theft and drug charges after an early morning break-in…
Mobility scooter stolen from Kamloops man
KAMLOOPS – A man with mobility issues is unable to travel around town after his…
Drivers take to social media to vent frustrations at gas shortage
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – As drivers start the work week in B.C.'s interior and find many gas…
UPDATE: Search and rescue team called off after overturned boat spotted in river near Ashcroft
KAMLOOPS – A boat floating down the Thompson River near Ashcroft had Kamloops Search and…
Shortage of anti-overdose drug kits resolved in B.C.
KAMLOOPS – A backlog affecting the distribution of the overdose halting naloxone kits is no…
More stations without gasoline as Okanagan shortage expands
OKANAGAN – The gasoline shortage impacting Petro-Canada stations in the Southern Interior has expanded, with…
Kamloops not immune from Petro-Canada gasoline shortage
KAMLOOPS – The gasoline shortage impacting Petro-Canada stations in the Southern Interior has hit Kamloops.…
Derailment temporarily blocks CN mainline through Ashcroft
KAMLOOPS – Crews have been working to clear an eight car derailment that blocked the…
New federal funding coming to Kamloops to fight homelessness
KAMLOOPS – New federal funds are coming to help fight homelessness in Kamloops. Almost $315,000…
There goes my hero: Len Marchand
OPINION Not everyone gets to talk to their heroes. Not everyone has the chance to…
Kamloops business leader calls federal government jobs program announcements ‘fake’
KAMLOOPS – A federal jobs program announcement is nothing but a shell game, according to…
Highway of Tears documentary will take a new look at multiple serial killers theory
SQUAMISH, B.C. – A documentary currently in production is looking at the possibility of multiple serial…
Kamloops’ hot housing market continues in May
KAMLOOPS – Real estate sales continued a hot streak through May in Kamloops, while residential…
Two employees laid off by KGHM Ajax last week to return
KAMLOOPS – Two of the employees let go from KGHM Ajax last week are already…