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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
Elections BC accepts recounts for two ridings, rejects four other requests
VICTORIA – Elections BC says it has rejected four of the six requests for recounts…
Pope says he’ll seek common ground with Trump, won’t preach
Pope Francis says he won't try to convince U.S. President Donald Trump to soften his…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Water quality advisory for parts of West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – A new water quality advisory has been issued for some residents of…
Unprecedented global ‘ransomware’ attack seeks cash for data
LONDON – A global "ransomware" attack, unprecedented in scale, had technicians scrambling to restore Britain's…
Quebec floods: situation stabilizing but water levels slow to drop
MONTREAL – The situation in flood-stricken Quebec appeared to improve slightly on Friday as the…
Liberal bill will bar oil tanker traffic from northern B.C. coast
OTTAWA – New legislation introduced by the federal government will bar most oil tankers from…
B.C. election: NDP asks for recounts in three Vancouver-area ridings
VANCOUVER – British Columbia's two major political parties are still battling to win the election…
Ottawa warms up to Senators playoff run as PM says time to join the bandwagon
OTTAWA – Politics, like hockey, has its unwritten rules — and on Friday, Justin Trudeau…
Vancouver aquarium treating emaciated sea lion shot at least twice in the face
VANCOUVER – Animal rescuers at the Vancouver Aquarium's marine mammal centre say they're trying to…
TRENDING NOW: Pre-schooler shows internet how to change the oil
The young host of this segment can't reach under the hood without standing on something,…
Angry reaction to restaurant serving horse meat blown out of proportion: chef
TORONTO – The controversy over a special Quebecois-themed event in a Pittsburgh restaurant where horse…
WestJet vote 62 per cent in favour of forming first union at airline
CALGARY – The Air Line Pilots Association, International says more than 1,400 WestJet pilots have…
Kelowna RCMP drug bust leads to more drugs at Big White
KELOWNA – An 18-year-old Hamilton teenager is possibly facing drug-related charges after he was arrested…
Idling truck stolen from Kelowna home
KELOWNA – An idling truck was stolen from the owner’s driveway this morning after the…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Showers expected in the Okanagan for next two days; thunderstorms still possible
KELOWNA – The Okanagan may still see thunderstorms over the next couple days before weather…
Federal cost of natural disaster help has been steadily rising since 1970
GATINEAU, Que. – The increasing number and intensity of natural disasters in Canada pushed Ottawa's…
Trump trade czar now in place; president says he wants ‘massive’ NAFTA changes
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump says he's ready to start a major renegotiation of the…
FLOOD WATCH 2017 UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm watch for Okanagan ended
UPDATE: 5:31 a.m. May 12: Environment Canada has also now ended the special weather statement…
TRENDING NOW: Man jumps onto trampoline covered in mousetraps
The Slow Mo Guys are famous for recording crazy antics in slow motion, but this…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Tips for driving in times of floods
KELOWNA – ICBC has some tips for drivers during flood situations. Drivers should take a…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Rain in Okanagan while thunderstorms likley
KELOWNA – Residents in the Okanagan should prepare for more rain over the coming 24…
TRENDING NOW: Amazing and unique birthday wake up call
When it's your birthday you may hope for a special wake up call, but there's…
TRENDING NOW: Dolphins surf to shore for a meal
These dolphins in Western Australia have come up with a unique, though dangerous, way to…
B.C. ELECTION 2017: Still not sure who to vote for? This might help
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The campaigns are over and now it's up to you to act and…