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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
Victoria mayor floats plan to billet homeless to ease housing crisis
Victoria's mayor wants people to open their homes to those sleeping in parks and their…
B.C. woman says drug users hold solution to growing overdose crisis
VANCOUVER – Drug users are the solution to addressing overdose deaths and providing services to…
Cosby judge declares mistrial as jury deadlocks again
NORRISTOWN, Pa. – Bill Cosby's trial on sexual assault charges ended without a verdict Saturday…
‘I’m sorry I shot you:’ La Loche shooter apologizes at sentencing hearing
MEADOW LAKE, Sask. – A teenager who killed four people and injured seven others during…
A soldier first: transgender veteran of Afghanistan war fights for identity
At 5-foot-5 and 140 pounds, the soldier was "petit gars" — little boy — to…
TRENDING NOW: Man rejigs car horn to be more friendly
It can feel awkward when you have to honk your horn about something minor, but…
Amazon deal to buy Whole Foods could shake up Canadian grocery industry
TORONTO – Amazon's purchase of Whole Foods gives the e-commerce giant a foothold in Canada's…
Cyclist shot during Interior marathon three years ago rides again
LYTTON – Three years ago Craig Premack was shot during a cycling marathon in the…
Trudeau rejects call for five per cent tax on broadband Internet services
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stopped the presses Thursday on the idea of imposing…
Liberals to spend nearly $2.5B to keep used subs sailing past 2030
OTTAWA – The Trudeau government is planning to spend billions more on the navy's four…
TRENDING NOW: Father replaces lost lunchbox with a toolbox
After getting in trouble with his wife for losing his son's lunch box, this man…
RCMP commissioner tells N.B. trial he worried about militarization of the force
MONCTON, N.B. – RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson testified Thursday that arming Mounties with high-powered carbine…
Aerialist daredevil hangs by teeth from chopper over Niagara Falls
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. – A trapeze artist from a renowned family of daredevils hung by…
Gord Downie, indigenous activist Sylvia Maracle to receive Order of Canada on Monday
OTTAWA – Gord Downie and indigenous activist Sylvia Maracle will be appointed to the Order…
Laundry workers at KGH work their last shift for Interior Health
KELOWNA – Today will be the last day Interior Health Authority employees will be washing…
Wind threat remains today and tonight; sunny weekend in store for Okanagan
OKANAGAN – While it could be drab and windy today, the weather forecast for the…
TRENDING NOW: Dad interviews daughter on first day of school, for 12 years
On Mackenzie's first day of grade one her dad decided to record him asking her…
TRENDING NOW: Nine-year-old stuns talent show crowd with amazing voice
Angelica is 9 years old, dressed in pink and has a bow in her hair.…
B.C. child killer too much of a threat for escorted outings, Crown says
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – The brutal nature of the crimes committed by a man who…
Canada and U.S. remain ‘quite far apart’ on softwood lumber, Freeland says
MONTREAL – Canada and the United States remain "quite far apart" on negotiating a softwood…
Health minister says overdose issue requires treatment without judgment
VANCOUVER – Federal Health Minister Jane Philpott says more people are expected to die of…
TRENDING NOW: Hot air balloon collision chaos
A hot air balloon collision doesn't sound like a scary situation, but during the weekend…
Open fire prohibitions coming as weather warms
KAMLOOPS – Fire restrictions are coming later this week to help stem the number of…
Semi driver facing charges after erratic driving in West Kelowna witnessed
WEST KELOWNA – The driver of a truck hauling 100,000 lbs. of lumber faces charges…