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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
City of Kamloops will help you buy a rain barrel
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops will be helping residents purchase rain barrels. Sustainability educator Jaimi…
Proposed Ajax Mine a repeat subject at council meeting
KAMLOOPS – The proposed Ajax Mine came up multiple times in Tuesday's council meeting as…
Kamloops pickleballers dominate well-attended budget meeting
KAMLOOPS – It was possibly the largest turnout in years for a budget meeting, and…
Company eyes six-year extension of New Afton Mine
KAMLOOPS – The company behind the New Afton Mine is looking at the possibility of…
Kamloops MP spent $175,000 to be re-elected
KAMLOOPS – The numbers are in and our local member of Parliament spent nearly $175,000…
North Kamloops recreation consultations upcoming
KAMLOOP – Recreation facilities will be the topic of a series of meetings coming up…
City seeks your input on Kamloops budget
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops is looking to its citizens for budget ideas. The…
Kelowna man scores $22 million lottery win
KAMLOOPS – B.C.’s newest multi-millionaire is a fan of the number 21. “My lottery ticket…
Heavy industry in Kamloops looking for lower city tax rate
KAMLOOPS – Three heavy industrial businesses in Kamloops are asking city councillors to lower tax…
Mayor in Victoria to discuss recycling program in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Mayor Peter Milobar was in Victoria earlier this week to meet with provincial…
Kamloops Airport having a good year so far
KAMLOOPS – Fulton Field saw a lot of air travellers in January. Kamloops Airport manager…
Avalanche warning for southern Interior this weekend
KAMLOOPS – An avalanche warning has been issued for a big chunk of the southern…
Potential strata development at The Dunes in hands of Agricultural Land Commission
KAMLOOPS – An application has been forwarded by the city to the Agricultural Land Commission…
MP Stephen Fuhr to chair defence committee
KELOWNA – Local MP Stephen Fuhr has been elected chair of the standing committee on…
UPDATE: City moving forward with Grasslands Boulevard extension
KAMLOOPS – The plan has long been to have a north roadway connection from Batchelor…
Edmonton eyes Kamloops’ Tournament Capital title
KAMLOOPS – Is Edmonton gunning for Kamloops’s title? In a press conference today, Feb. 17,…
Name change coming to Beattie as Kamloops schools amalgamate
KAMLOOPS – A pair of schools will be getting new names when the two campuses…
City spent $35K getting Kamloops to vote in performing arts centre referendum
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops spent nearly $35,000 in advertising for November's performing arts…
Information sessions on proposed Ajax mine
KAMLOOPS – As the public commenting period continues for the proposed Ajax mine, information sessions…
Parents lineup overnight for French immersion in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Some Kamloops parents spent Valentine's Day out in the cold as they waited…
Kamloops woman wins trip to Grammys
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops woman is heading to the Grammys this weekend. Brianne Sheppard won…
Religious radicalization to be tackled by panel in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Radicalization in religion will be the focus of an upcoming event at Thompson…
Thompson Rivers University faculty ratify collective agreement
KAMLOOPS – Members of the Thompson Rivers University Faculty Association have voted to ratify a…
March to remember missing indigenous women in Kamloops this weekend
KAMLOOPS – This weekend will see members of the indigenous community come together for a…