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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
What a mobile safe drug consumption unit looks like to Interior Health
KAMLOOPS – As part of the plan to deal with the drug overdose crisis, the…
Kelowna, Kamloops among best places in province to work according to business magazine
KAMLOOPS – Kelowna and Kamloops are among the best places to work in B.C., according…
Crash closes Trans Canada near Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM – A collision has closed the Trans Canada Highway in both directions near…
Nicolas Cage is still making movies? Yes, and his latest is being shot in the South Okanagan
OKANAGAN – If you see someone who looks like Nicholas Cage in the Okanagan, take…
Arrest of suspects solve multiple property crimes in North Okanagan
VERNON – RCMP say a series of break and enters in the North Okanagan over…
Corvette impounded after driver caught going 70 km/h over the speed limit in Vernon
VERNON – A Corvette was impounded and a driver is facing two charges after he…
Kamloops brewer joins craft beer revolution by taking the big guys head-on
KAMLOOPS – A local entrepreneur has plans to build the largest brewery in Kamloops and…
Boat worth $100,000 stolen from Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM – An expensive boat has been stolen after a break and enter in…
How you can protect yourself against potentially dangerous eyebrow tattoos
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – A growing cosmetic trend that carries serious risks is being offered by people…
New funding announced for B.C. paramedics in fight against overdose crisis
KAMLOOPS – The provincial government has announced new funding for the B.C. Amublance Service in…
UPDATE: Snowfall warning for the Coquihalla
A special weather statement issued yesterday has become a snowfall warning for the Coquihalla Highway.…
High demand for flu shots leaves some Interior locations short
KAMLOOPS – You'll want to call ahead if you're heading out to a local pharmacy…
Get your first downhill fix of the season at Sun Peaks this weekend
KAMLOOPS – The slopes are scheduled to open at Sun Peaks this weekend, the first…
UBC Okanagan research finds marijuana could help drug addicts, alcoholics
KELOWNA – Marijuana may help people struggling with drug addiction, according to a new study…
Provincial funding for affordable housing projects in Kelowna
KELOWNA – More than $18 million in government funding is coming to Kelowna for affordable…
Rash of mailbox mischief and theft in Peachland
PEACHLAND – Community mail boxes in Peachland have been targetted by theives for the last…
UPDATE: Suspected child luring in Kelowna was a false alarm, police say
KELOWNA – RCMP say the case of suspected child luring in Kelowna earlier this week…
Kamloops and Secwepemc artifacts digitally recorded for international cultural heritage project
KAMLOOPS – Some of the most important cultural and historic items in Kamloops have just…
Damage to Kelowna elementary school likely caused by gun shots; police investigating
KELOWNA – Police are looking for the public’s help after South Rutland Elementary School was…
One person dead after single vehicle crash on eastern edge of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A crash on the Trans Canada Highway this evening has left one person…
Dozens of ceremonies to be held across the Thompson Okanagan region for Remembrance Day
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN — Friday marks an important annual day in Canada’s calendar — Remembrance Day —…
First phase of new avalanche control system installed near Revelstoke
KAMLOOPS – Safety improvements to the B.C. highway system announced over the last couple years…
North Okanagan house fire uncovers marijuana grow-op
LUMBY – A weekend fire in the North Okanagan lead RCMP to basement marijuana grow-op.…
Species of Lyme disease-causing bacteria found in three B.C. ticks
VANCOUVER – The provincial government has issued a warning that a new species of bacteria…