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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
New home for shelter animals in Kamloops nudges forwards
KAMLOOPS – Plans for a new animal shelter in Kamloops are moving forward. The Kamloops…
Future of Kamloops pools back in council’s hands
KAMLOOPS – After a series of public consultations over a two-week period, the future of…
Living on the edge: Kamloops council to tour cities next to open-pit mines
KAMLOOPS – A couple members of council will get to go on a field trip…
Kamloops taxpayers on the hook for supplemental items in 2016
KAMLOOPS – With council agreeing to keep most supplemental items in the budget, taxpayers can…
School district appoints new superintendent
KAMLOOPS – The school district will have new leadership for the next school year. Alison…
Ajax meetings coming back to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Information sessions about the proposed Ajax mine near Kamloops are coming back to…
Thompson Rivers University looking to develop village
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University is moving forward with density planning. The university trust is…
Late night ice times shrinking Kamloops women’s hockey league
KAMLOOPS – A lack of rink time may put a local women’s hockey league on…
Councillors from Kamloops, Tk’emlups meet at fire rescue training
KAMLOOPS – Local politicians worked up a sweat with Kamloops Fire Rescue personnel today. Members…
Thieves get gear from student union; nothing from student paper
KAMLOOPS – Independent student organizations are being encouraged to review their own security procedures after…
University holding international celebration in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops will get tastes from around the world next week courtesy of Thompson…
Hillside Psychiatric Centre in Kamloops celebrates 10 years
KAMLOOPS – The Hillside Psychiatric Centre has celebrated it’s 10th birthday. The centre has seen…
Kamloops school board renames wrong school
KAMLOOPS – An awkwardly worded motion means the Kamloops school board gave the wrong school…
Traffic fines for not stopping for school buses being reviewed
KAMLOOPS – The fines handed drivers for not respecting the rules of the road around…
Some Kamloops residents may see water discolouration and pressure drop
KAMLOOPS – Continued emergency repairs may effect water service for some Kamloops residents. Repairs to…
Regional District requests federal review panel for Ajax mine
KAMLOOPS – The Thompson Nicola Regional District will be sending a letter to the federal…
Third round of consultation on North Kamloops aquatic facilities brings varied opinions
KAMLOOPS – Not everyone in North Kamloops wants the status quo when it comes to…
Kamloops council permits hotel plans to move forward
KAMLOOPS – The public will get their say on whether a new hotel in Aberdeen…
Todd Road pedestrian upgrade project still planned for 2019
KAMLOOPS – The Todd Road pedestrian upgrade will go ahead as planned in 2019, without…
Calgary man dead after weekend collision near Salmon Arm
KAMLOOPS – A weekend car crash near Salmon Arm resulted in the death of a…
Senior environment official coming to Kamloops in March; not minister
KAMLOOPS – City staff and local band members will get to meet with the federal…
Air quality impact of proposed mine discussed at Kamloops council
KAMLOOPS – The man behind air quality models for the proposed Ajax Mine was before…
Brocklehurst residents want pool to stay where it is
KAMLOOPS – Brocklehurst residents were clear about one thing during a community meeting last night…
Water repairs may affect some Kamloops neighbourhoods this week
KAMLOOPS – The city is warning residents in some neighbourhoods water work make affect their…