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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
Charges laid in 2015 Vernon robbery
VERNON – Almost a year and a half after a woman was dragged through the…
Cool weekend expected in the Okanagan
KELOWNA – A little bit of winter is returning to the Okanagan this weekend with…
Seven people found overnight on Sun Peaks, including family of five
KAMLOOPS – After spending most of the night in the wilderness near Sun Peaks, seven…
Rescuers searching for as many as seven people out of bounds at Sun Peaks
KAMLOOPS – Snowboarders are missing near Sun Peaks and search teams are heading in to…
Kelowna RCMP catch suspect after attempt to run from impaired driving check
KELOWNA – An Alberta man is facing driving prohibitions, fines and possibly criminal charges after…
A little bit of everything weather-wise in the Okanagan this week
KELOWNA – Expect some cloud, some showers and maybe some flurries in the Okanagan this…
Fatal crash on Highway 1 near Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM – A Salmon Arm man is dead after an early morning collision on…
Sacred space officially opens at Kelowna General Hospital
KELOWNA – The Kelowna General Hospital has a new place for spiritual moments. The ‘sacred…
A jaw-dropping Trump news conference, summarized: 13 memorable moments
WASHINGTON – Donald Trump held his first lengthy press conference as U.S. president and it…
Clark calls in Canada’s ambassador, special envoy to map softwood strategy
VICTORIA – When it comes to negotiating a softwood lumber agreement, British Columbia Premier Christy…
TSB calls for re-evaluation of speed limits for trains carrying oil
Current speed limits for Canada's oil-carrying freight trains may be too high to prevent serious…
Ontario man reunited with $100K stashed inside old recycled TV
About 30 years ago an Ontario man stuffed a wad of cash and banking documents…
Trump vs. U.S. intelligence? Intrigue abounds, and it starts with Russia
WASHINGTON – A historic clash may be erupting between the intelligence apparatus of the United…
More grey, mild weather expected for weekend in Okanagan
KELOWNA – It’s beginning to feel a lot like spring in the Okanagan. Today, Feb.…
Roadside prohibition follows crash on Highway 6 in Vernon
VERNON – A pickup truck is impounded and a man faces impaired driving penalties after…
UPDATE: Missing woman found safe and sound
VERNON – Police say a woman reported missing earlier this week was found safe and…
Police looking for tips after man pulls knife on Vernon Dollar Store staff
VERNON – RCMP are looking for the public’s assistance after a robbery last night in…
Victim identified in weekend murder in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The victim in a weekend murder in Kamloops has been identified. Cody Foster,…
Clouds and rain showers in the Okanagan forecast
KELOWNA – A week of spring is coming in the middle of February in the…
FENTANYL CRISIS: Mobile overdose prevention vehicles could arrive by spring
KAMLOOPS – The first incarnation of future supervised consumption services will be on the streets…
UPDATE: Coquihalla reopens; Trans Canada to coast remains closed
KAMLOOPS – The Coquihalla Highway has reopened, allowing traffic through for the first time since…
UPDATE: Coquihalla Highway reopened after weather closure
KAMLOOPS – The Coquihalla Highway has been reopend as of 4 p.m. today, Feb. 9,…
Sunshine and milder temperatures expected for the long weekend in the Okanagan
KELOWNA – The snow may be causing chaos now, but that’s likely short lived as…
Trump criticism of Nordstrom raises conflict concern
NEW YORK – President Donald Trump criticized Nordstrom, the latest company to be the focus…