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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
Healthy pets sometimes euthanized for owners’ convenience: veterinary groups
HALIFAX – Animal advocates are calling for an end to the euthanization of healthy pets…
Canadian actor Adam Beach walks a fine line as an ambassador for Canada 150
WINNIPEG – Canadian actor Adam Beach finds himself walking a fine line after agreeing to…
Canadian CF-18 Hornet fighter jets to begin patrolling in Iceland today
Canadian CF-18 fighter jets will begin patrolling Iceland's airspace today as part of Canada's contribution…
Mentally ill dad who killed three kids up for review in British Columbia
VANCOUVER – The case of a British Columbia man found not criminally responsible for killing…
Trans Mountain IPO comes at awkward time for energy giant Kinder Morgan
CALGARY – Kinder Morgan's plan to raise money for its Trans Mountain expansion through an…
Land around powerlines could be boon to birds
CONCORD, N.H. – Transmission lines may be eyesores for most people but for songbirds, the…
TRENDING NOW: Baby hippo gets a dental check
Fiona, the new baby hippo at the Cincinatti Zoo is still pretty small. While she…
Contradictions add up during Trump’s Saudi visit
WASHINGTON – As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump railed against President Barack Obama for failing…
Canada, 10 other countries will move forward on a new TPP after US withdrawal
Canada and 10 other countries agreed this weekend to re-evaluate the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the controversial…
Grand chief’s 120-km walk to counter Canada 150 festivities, honour resilience
WINNIPEG – A Manitoba indigenous leader plans to walk 120 kilometres next month in a…
Looking for a forever home; Kelowna SPCA pet of the week
KELOWNA – Brandon is a four-year-old with a lot of energy looking for a new…
Canadian men finish World Series on high note, claiming bronze at London Sevens
LONDON – Canada capped off a stirring World Series season with a bronze medal Sunday…
UPDATED FLOOD WATCH 2017: Unseasonably hot temperatures coming tomorrow could increase flood risk
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – A special weather statement has just been issued by Environment Canada for most of…
Callers threaten Texas lawmaker who seeks Trump impeachment
HOUSTON – A black Texas congressman said Saturday that he's been threatened with lynching by…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: West Kelowna closing boat launches, roads as lake continues to rise
WEST KELOWNA – Boat launches in West Kelowna are being closed due to concerns about…
Family of three evacuated from Okanagan home after landslide
KELOWNA – Evacuation crews were needed this weekend after a small landslide on the northern…
North Korea fires medium-range missile in latest weapon test
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – In its latest effort to develop its ballistic and nuclear…
Final counts in B.C. election due in days; high stakes for Liberals, NDP, Greens
VICTORIA – British Columbia's final ballot count starts Monday to determine which party forms the…
Wolf beats beaver in Calgary Zoo’s contest for Canada’s Greatest Animal
CALGARY – The Calgary Zoo says the grey wolf has won a vote to be…
Trump basks in lavish Saudi welcome, escaping troubles in DC
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – President Donald Trump basked in Saudi Arabia's lavish royal welcome Saturday…
Trudeau responds to Kenney’s threat to sue Ottawa with dig at Conservatives
EDMONTON – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded to Jason Kenney's threat to sue Ottawa if…
TRENDING NOW: Sea lion drags girl into water near Vancouver
The girl and her family were visiting Steveston Fisherman's Wharf in Richmond, B.C. They spotted…
Owner: No flak from the law for floating Alaska strip club
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – An Alaska man says he didn't have problems with authorities after he…
Hugh Jackman’s secret? He didn’t know wolverines are real
NEW YORK – After playing Wolverine in nine movies, Hugh Jackman arguably knows more about…