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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
TRENDING NOW: Husband tries to prank wife, wrecks himself instead
Sometimes husbands do things that are just not that smart. This is one example. Karli…
9 dead, boy missing in flash flood at Arizona swimming hole
TONTO NATIONAL FOREST, Ariz. – Nine people died and a 13-year-old boy was still missing…
Officials ‘scrambling’ to meet needs of B.C. wildfire evacuees: minister
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Fast-moving wildfires in British Columbia are posing serious challenges for crews fighting…
George A. Romero, father of the zombie film, is dead at 77
NEW YORK – George Romero, whose classic "Night of the Living Dead" and other horror…
Eight homes confirmed destroyed in Okanagan Centre blaze
LAKE COUNTRY – Eight homes have been destroyed by a wildfire in Lake Country. The…
Looking for a forever home; Kelowna SPCA pet of the week
KELOWNA – Lolly the 12-year-old cat is looking for a new home. She's an easy…
Motivating private sector to hire military veterans still a struggle
CALGARY – A group that helps military veterans find jobs in the private sector says…
Power outage affecting customers on south west of Okanagan Lake
PEACHLAND – Over 4,000 customers are currently without power between Peachland and West Kelowna. B.C.…
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…
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,…
UPDATED: Wildfire continues to burn in Lake Country
KELOWNA – Over 330 properties have been evacuated and an estimated 10 structures damaged by…
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…
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…
UPDATE: Lake Country wildfire 80 per cent contained
KELOWNA – As many as ten homes may have been lost in a 30-hectare fire…
Researchers looking to develop longer strawberry season
DURHAM, N.H. – Strawberry season in the Northeast usually lasts only four to six weeks,…
TRENDING NOW: Toddler does her own make-up
This mother isn't too pleased with her daughter when she finds the toddler covered in…
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…
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…
‘Infinity War’ upstages ‘Star Wars’ at star-studded fan expo
ANAHEIM, Calif. – A hair-raising teaser trailer for "Avengers: Infinity War" stole the show at…
Scheer says Speer family needs to know Canadians don’t back Khadr payment
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterated his sympathies for the families of the alleged…