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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
NDP demands apology from B.C. premier over hacking claims
VICTORIA – British Columbia's NDP leader is demanding an apology from Premier Christy Clark over…
Flight cancellations at Kelowna and Kamloops airports already as winter storm approaches
KAMLOOPS – Flights between Vancouver and both Kamloops and Kelowna have already been cancelled tonight…
First lady says high profile could mean millions for brand
WASHINGTON – First lady Melania Trump has said little about what she intends to do…
Pair busted after caught allegedly cheating in Kelowna casino
KELOWNA – Two men are facing charges related to cheating at a Kelowna casino. A…
Tax time is also scam time according to local RCMP
KAMLOOPS – RCMP are once again warning the public about scammers pretending to be from…
Two sent to hospital after hit and run in downtown Kelowna
KELOWNA – Two people were sent to hospital after a driver lost control on Water…
Thanks February, we’ve already got enough snow for the month
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – If it feels like you shovelled a month worth of snow in the…
A cold and snowy start to the week in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – As February continues on, expect to see more white stuff to start the…
Thompson Rivers University wants to meet future need for school teachers
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University is encouraging young people to get into teaching now as…
A snowy weekend forecast for the Okanagan
KELOWNA – This weekend the Okanagan can expect a return of the white stuff. Today,…
Islamic State turns to drones to direct suicide car bombers
MOSUL, Iraq – Faced with a diminishing number of fighters, the Islamic State group is…
Liberals, NDP try to expedite passage of legislation to address opioid crisis
OTTAWA – The Liberals and NDP are working together to expedite the passage of a…
B.C. health ministry says drug users testing positive for opioid carfentanil
VICTORIA – B.C.'s Health Ministry has confirmed illicit drug users in Metro Vancouver are ingesting…
Casey Affleck coming to Osoyoos to direct movie he wrote, and is starring in
OSOYOOS – Oscar nominee Casey Affleck will be in the Osoyoos area this month to…
National volunteer challenge coming to Kelowna
KELOWNA – As part of Canada’s 150th birthday, Kelowna is looking for volunteers. A lot…
Tuition increase coming for Okanagan College students
KELOWNA – Students at Okanagan College will be paying more to go to school. A…
Trio of suspected thieves connected to high value shoplifting in Summerland
SUMMERLAND – Charges are pending against three men after high value goods were stolen from…
Wintery weather returning to the Okanagan this week
KELOWNA – Colder temperatures are returning to the Okanagan, but some sun is coming with…
Penticton man passed out in downtown Kelowna facing drug charges
KELOWNA – A Penticton man found passed out in Kelowna early this morning may be…
January to end on a grey note in the Okanagan
KELOWNA – The recent cloudy weather is expected to continue in the Okanagan. Today, Jan.…
Cloudy, but mild week ahead in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – The week ahead is shaping up to be pretty average weather-wise for late…
Watch for Kamloops in the latest Power Rangers trailer
KAMLOOPS – While locals get to see the Thompson region all the time, it’ll be…
The Okanagan is headed for a grey, mild and damp weekend
OKANAGAN – The Okanagan will spend the next seven days bobbing between -3 Celsius and…
Vernon helicopter winch team help rescue man on cliff ledge north of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A man is in the hospital after local search and rescuers pulled him…