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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
Fatal accident near Falkland Friday afternoon
VERNON – One person is dead after a crash yesterday afternoon. RCMP say there was…
‘Epic week’: Hockey, country music collide in Nashville
NASHVILLE – The Nashville Predators' improbable run to the Stanley Cup Finals has blurred the…
Police fatally shoot 19-year old in northern Quebec after stabbings leave 3 dead
MONTREAL – Quebec's police watchdog says a 19-year-old man was shot and killed by police…
Adam West, who played 1960s-era Batman, dies at 88
LOS ANGELES – Adam West, whose straight-faced portrayal of Batman in a 1960s TV series…
Ever wanted to live in 2 nations at once? Here’s your chance
BEEBE PLAIN, Vt. – For sale: A 1782 fixer-upper with thick granite walls, 1950s decor,…
193 nations urge action to protect oceans – with US protest
The 193 U.N. member nations issued an urgent call for action Friday to reverse the…
Quebec unemployment rate reaches record low especially for prime-age workforce
MONTREAL – Quebec's unemployment rate hit its lowest level in decades in May, helped by…
Electric vehicle rally sets off in Switzerland
ZURICH – Drivers in scores of electric vehicles, some in superhero or other quirky get-ups,…
TRENDING NOW: Mother freaks out when baby says ‘mama’ for the first time
It's always exciting when a baby says his or her first word, but screaming for…
Prosecutors rest their case at Bill Cosby’s trial
NORRISTOWN, Pa. – Prosecutors wrapped up their case against Bill Cosby on Friday, saving until…
B.C. man’s Facebook page celebrated terror attacks in Western countries: trial
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia man's Facebook page appeared to celebrate gains made by the…
Date set for mountain bike trails to open at Big White
KELOWNA – With snow slow to leave Big White, the mountain bike season at the…
Kelowna robbery suspect arrested after regular foot patrol finds him
KELOWNA – RCMP got their man yesterday thanks to a video surveillance system. Just after…
IOC pushes plan to award 2024, 2028 Olympics to LA, Paris
LAUSANNE, Switzerland – The International Olympic Committee has formally proposed picking the 2024 and 2028…
Trudeau must do more to promote openness, information czar says
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is failing to deliver on his promise of a…
Comey’s testimony gives building blocks for obstruction case
WASHINGTON – If prosecutors want the building blocks for a claim that President Donald Trump…
TRENDING NOW: Dog loves nature documentary
Heidi the dog loves nothing more than watching a high quality nature documentary. Whenshe figures…
Potential for thunderstorms today before sun and showers over the weekend
Some cooler, damper weather is coming to the Okanagan. Today, June 8, there’s a severe…
UPDATE: Wide ranging thunderstorm watch rescinded for south, central and eastern B.C.
10:25 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2017 The thunderstorm watch ended yesterday evening according to Environment…
TRENDING NOW: English woman slows cars with blow drier
Jean Brooks shares with the BBC in England her trick for getting cars and motorcycles…
UPDATE: Missing Vernon woman found
UPDATE: 4:53 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2017 VERNON – RCMP say a 38-year-old Vernon woman…
TRENDING NOW: Elephant herd excited for new member
Normally it's not a good thing to see a herd of elephants charging across a…
Goodale vows ‘seamless collaboration’ among security agencies ahead of July 1
OTTAWA – There will be "seamless collaboration" among security and intelligence agencies across the country…
Unlicensed operators responsible for more near misses involving drones: study
CALGARY – A new study says there are more drones in the air than piloted…