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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
Kamloops outreach organization eyes next steps in fentanyl crisis
KAMLOOPS – As B.C. heads into another year of the fentanyl crisis, the leader of…
Looking ahead to 2017 in the B.C. Interior
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – With just a few days left in the year, time to take a…
A little bit of everything winter weather-wise in the Okanagan this week
OKANAGAN – As we head toward the New Year, the last few days of 2016…
A white Christmas is likely with snow expected just before the big day in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – For those hoping it’ll be a white Christmas in the Okanagan, there’s a…
Lake Country sets construction record, again
LAKE COUNTRY – The District of Lake Country has broken a record it set last…
UPDATE: Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt reopens
KAMLOOPS – The Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt has reopened to traffic, but drivers are…
Environment Canada issues snowfall warning for Coquihalla Highway
KAMLOOPS – A snowfall warning has been issued for the Coquihalla Highway. Environment Canada says…
Okanagan warming up a bit as Christmas approaches
KELOWNA – December’s chilly start in the Okanagan will let up a bit as we…
Unsolved crimes in the Central Okanagan
KELOWNA – RCMP in the Central Okanagan are turning to the public for tips in…
Blazers, Rockets and former Vees representing at World Juniors
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – When watching the World Juniors later this month, there may be some recognizable…
Colder temperatures leaving, cloudy skies arriving over the Okanagan this weekend
KELOWNA – The cold snap the Okanagan has been going through is coming to an…
Overdose prevention sites coming to Kamloops and Kelowna in battle against opioid overdose crisis
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Overdose prevention sites are coming to Kelowna and Kamloops by the end of…
Injured snowmobiler rescued near Kelowna
KELOWNA – An injured snowmobiler was safely brought out of the woods yesterday by rescue…
They’re back together: Guns N’ Roses announce Vancouver tour date in 2017
VANCOUVER – Guns N’ Roses are returning to Canada’s west coast. As part of the…
Kelowna RCMP looking for suspect after late night robbery
KELOWNA – Police are looking for help identifying a suspect who robbed a Mac’s convince…
Okanagan in a deep freeze this week
KELOWNA – The flow of arctic air will continue to invade the Okanagan this week,…
Naloxone training coming for Kamloops school administrators in case of student overdose
KAMLOOPS – School administrators in School District 73 will be getting trained in administering naloxone,…
Kelowna RCMP looking for man who tried to steal from Superstore
KELOWNA – An attempted Real Canadian Superstore thief was caught in the act, but managed…
False fire alarm in West Kelowna a wake up call for homeowners
KELOWNA – Whether you use furnaces or space heaters, a fire alarm in West Kelowna…
Improv all star Colin Mochrie coming to Kamloops in New Year
KAMLOOPS – An improv all star is coming to Kamloops for a night of spontaneous…
Big fundraising campaign for prototype youth health clinic in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Two Kelowna organizations have joined forces to raise $2 million for an integrated…
Midday fire in Kelowna quickly snuffed; cause unknown
KELOWNA – Investigators are on the scene trying to find the cause of midday structure…
Vandals ‘completely trash’ Kelowna fruit stand; police need help finding them
KELOWNA – Police are looking for help tracking down the vandals who destroyed a Kelowna…
Snow across the Okanagan heralds drop in temperature for the weekend
OKANAGAN – The Okanagan is experiencing the first significant and valleywide snowfall of the season…