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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
Crews fighting several wildfires across B.C. as warm, dry conditions persist
HARRISON HOT SPRINGS, B.C. – Several wildfires around British Columbia have crews working around the…
Hip hop in Central African Republic brings hope in crisis
BANGUI, Central African Republic – Lionel Fotot once watched a crowd kill a 6-year-old Muslim…
Interac’s e-Transfer service back online after troubles that began Thursday
TORONTO – Interac says its e-Transfer service is now back online at all financial institutions…
Trump doesn’t seem to be heeding calls to tone down tweets
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – President Donald Trump escalated an intensely personal feud with two high-profile talk…
Escaped elephant strolls through Wisconsin neighbourhood
BARABOO, Wis. – The pachyderm was a startling sight for residents of one small Wisconsin…
TRENDING NOW: How not to light a bonfire if you like having hair
A bonfire is a good way to celebrate a momentous occasion, but there needs to…
Soggy grounds and sticky heat don’t stop revellers at Canada 150 bash
OTTAWA – Paper Maple Leaf flags soaked by an early morning downpour quickly turned into…
Trudeau unveils Canada’s newest astronauts: Jen Sidey and Josh Kutryk
OTTAWA – Two Albertans were named Canada's newest astronauts Saturday as the country marked its…
B.C. woman regains Canadian citizenship stripped by arcane law
VANCOUVER – Byrdie Funk marked Canada Day by taking an oath of citizenship, but unlike…
UPDATED: Missing Kamloops teen located
UPDATE: 1:00 p.m Tuesday, July 2, 2017 KAMLOOPS – Kamloops RCMP say a missing 16-year-old…
Giant rubber duck wades into Toronto after causing a flap
TORONTO – A giant rubber duck that caused a flap for weeks before its arrival…
Oil tanker collides with cargo ship in Dover Strait off UK
PARIS – An oil tanker and a large cargo ship collided Saturday in the Dover…
Peter Mansbridge anchors his final edition of CBC’s newscast “The National”
TORONTO – Peter Mansbridge anchored CBC's "The National" for the final time Friday, saying it…
Prosecutor urges strong message with sentence of 18 months in child-bride case
CRANBROOK, B.C. – A special prosecutor has asked a judge to send a strong message…
B.C.’s premier-designate talks with Trudeau, plans Ottawa summer visit
VICTORIA – British Columbia premier-designate John Horgan has spoken with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and…
TRENDING NOW: Adorable rescued sea otter pup
Sea otters are among the cutest animals in the world, and sea otter pups amp…
Trudeau visits with indigenous group at Parliament Hill protest teepee
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met Friday with indigenous activists who set up a…
How and where to celebrate Canada 150 in and around Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Canada Day in Kamloops will be one of the biggest parties this city has…