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
Victoria Day weekend ‘more than busy’ for Vernon Search and Rescue
VERNON – It’s been a busy weekend for Vernon Search and Rescue. By Monday afternoon,…
Evacuation order issued by the Okanagan Indian Band for lakefront lots
VERNON – An evacuation order has been issued for six lots on Okanagan Indian Band…
Trudeau heads to NATO, G7 summits, where Trump is top of mind for world leaders
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heads to Europe this week for the NATO and…
Freeland speech to trumpet Canadian tolerance, but no shouting at Trump please
OTTAWA – Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says the world wants Canada to trumpet tolerance…
UPDATE: Coquihalla remains closed after early morning truck fire; not likely to open before midnight
KAMLOOPS – Crews are on scene trying to figure out what to do after a…
Monkeys, kangaroos and camels sold at auction as Ontario considers legislation
MONO, Ont. – Monkeys, kangaroos and camels are brought into the ring as the auctioneer…
Healthy pets sometimes euthanized for owners’ convenience: veterinary groups
HALIFAX – Animal advocates are calling for an end to the euthanization of healthy pets…
Canadian actor Adam Beach walks a fine line as an ambassador for Canada 150
WINNIPEG – Canadian actor Adam Beach finds himself walking a fine line after agreeing to…
Canadian CF-18 Hornet fighter jets to begin patrolling in Iceland today
Canadian CF-18 fighter jets will begin patrolling Iceland's airspace today as part of Canada's contribution…
Mentally ill dad who killed three kids up for review in British Columbia
VANCOUVER – The case of a British Columbia man found not criminally responsible for killing…
UPDATED FLOOD WATCH 2017: Blocked creek threatens properties near Oliver
UPDATE: 5:20 p.m. Sunday, Ma21, 2017 OLIVER – The evacuation order issued last night has…
UPDATED FLOOD WATCH 2017: Unseasonably hot temperatures coming tomorrow could increase flood risk
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – A special weather statement has just been issued by Environment Canada for most of…
Trans Mountain IPO comes at awkward time for energy giant Kinder Morgan
CALGARY – Kinder Morgan's plan to raise money for its Trans Mountain expansion through an…
Contradictions add up during Trump’s Saudi visit
WASHINGTON – As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump railed against President Barack Obama for failing…
Canada, 10 other countries will move forward on a new TPP after US withdrawal
Canada and 10 other countries agreed this weekend to re-evaluate the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the controversial…