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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
Can you help identify these men who broke into Salmon Arm pawn shop?
SALMON ARM – The owner of a Shuswap pawn shop that was broken into in…
Tk’emlúps woman gets rare opportunity to interview Prime Minister one-on-one
KAMLOOPS – Nikki Fraser didn’t start off with a plan to interview Justin Trudeau, but…
Kamloops hotel developer planning new project near Cascades Casino
KAMLOOPS – A local hotel developer is moving forward on a new project near Cascades…
Kamloops paint nights draw all ages to social art
KAMLOOPS – Art nights are growing in Kamloops as a combination creative experience and social…
Westsyde pool has options, but no clear future
KAMLOOPS – The future of the Westsyde pool is still unclear as a report from…
Hockey Day in Canada is fast approaching Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops will be the centre of Canada’s hockey world next week as Hockey…
PHOTOS: Kamloops museum looks at repairing clock, cenotaph
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Museum and Archives is moving ahead with plans to make some…
Westsyde Pool petition delivered to Kamloops mayor
KAMLOOPS – A petition with over 1,500 signatures has been delivered to Mayor Peter Milobar…
Social media education important for Kamloops students
KAMLOOPS – Social media educator Jesse Miller will be coming back to Kamloops to speak…
Kamloops hospital staff receive thank you and a gift for care of Cpl. Michaud
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops RCMP thanked staff at the Royal Inland Hospital today, Jan. 28,…
More changes coming at Third Avenue crossing for upcoming Kamloops Blazers games
KAMLOOPS – Temporary barricades at the Third Avenue rail crossing for this week’s Blazers games…
Kamloops elementary students raising money for Nicaraguan dump community
KAMLOOPS – Three local elementary schools are collecting coins, selling milkshakes, and even having a…
Johnny Reid to be joined on stage by local middle school students
KAMLOOPS – Johnny Reid will have some local students backing him up at his upcoming…
Direct flights between Kamloops and Edmonton cancelled by WestJet
KAMLOOPS – WestJet has cancelled it’s Edmonton to Kamloops route less than a year after…
Wind test tower checking the breeze above TRU
KAMLOOPS – A test tower at Thompson Rivers University is collecting data to find out…
Bylaw officers will continue to escort Sandman Centre crowds across railway tracks
KAMLOOPS – Crowds leaving hockey games and other events at the Sandman Centre will continue to…
Kamloops Makerspace makes space for DIY builders
KAMLOOPS – The growing global movement of maker culture has a foothold in Kamloops. With…
More of the lineup for Merritt Rockin’ River Fest announced
MERRITT – Tickets have gone on sale and as more of the line up for…
Wheelchair accessible taxis don’t need councillors’ encouragement
KAMLOOPS – Local taxis companies don't need Kamloops city council's encouragement to meet the demand…
Kamloops Blazers fans bridge bound as city shuts down rail crossing
KAMLOOPS – Pedestrians leaving Blazers games and other events at the Sandman Centre or Riverside…
ICBC releases fraudster hall of shame for 2015
KAMLOOPS – This year's 'hall of shame' fraud files from ICBC include a man betrayed by…
City now open to proposals for former Kamloops Daily News building
KAMLOOPS – The future of the former Kamloops Daily News building is back up for…
New ice rink study, storm system upgrades top Kamloops budget requests
KAMLOOPS – Homeowners can expect to pay an additional $36 on average for their property…
Local artist to create trophy for arts award
KAMLOOPS – When the recipients of the Mayor’s Award for the Arts receive their awards…