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
Motivating private sector to hire military veterans still a struggle
CALGARY – A group that helps military veterans find jobs in the private sector says…
Extent of damage remains unclear as winds fan B.C. wildfires
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Wildfires across British Columbia have torn through several communities, but officials say…
Vancouver drug users’ group once considered militant have led prevention policy
VANCOUVER – A copy of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms graces a wall…
Evacuation order issued for areas in and around Clearwater
KAMLOOPS – Evacuation orders have been issued for addresses in the District of Clearwater and…
More evacuation alerts and orders issued as Ashcroft Reserve Fire continues moving north
KAMLOOPS – Part of Clinton is under an evacuation order as the Ashcroft Reserve Fire continues…
Canadian debate over burning tires versus recycling reignites with N.S. proposal
BROOKFIELD, N.S. – Lydia Sorflaten flips through decade-old clippings showing how she and her neighbours…
Aging farmers, lack of succession plans put future of family farms at risk
Bryan Maynard says his grandfather, a Prince Edward Island potato farmer, didn't start talking about…
Teen charged in London acid attacks as UK plans crackdown
LONDON – British police have charged a teenager with a spate of London acid attacks,…
Strong winds, thunderstorms may hinder efforts to contain B.C.’s wildfires
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Officials say unsettled weather could continue to pose challenges to efforts to…
Researchers looking to develop longer strawberry season
DURHAM, N.H. – Strawberry season in the Northeast usually lasts only four to six weeks,…
Trudeau serves up pancakes, takes in rodeo on whirlwind Calgary Stampede visit
CALGARY – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says some of the people he met during his…
Forgone revenue of $130K to replace passports, papers lost in Fort McMurray fire
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – Waiving fees to replace passports and other documents lost in last…
Muguruza beats ‘role model’ Williams for 1st Wimbledon title
LONDON – As a kid, Garbine Muguruza sat in awe in front of the TV…
Evacuation of Williams Lake ordered
WILLIAM LAKE – An evacuation order has been issued for Williams Lake and areas around…
UPDATE: Clearwater under evacuation alert
CLEARWATER – Residents of the District of Clearwater are encouraged to prepare to evacuate incase…