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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
Failed high-five between Trudeau, Prince George focus of British news coverage
VICTORIA – The British media honed in on what one outlet described as an "awkward"…
From Africa to Vancouver: Erik Gudbranson ready to step up with Canucks
VANCOUVER – Erik Gudbranson went to Africa and wound up in Vancouver. The bruising defenceman…
Mother uncovers lasting impact of baby son’s organ donation
WASHINGTON – An ultrasound showed one of Sarah Gray's unborn twins was missing part of…
Trump vs. Clinton debate Monday: Let the psychological games begin
WASHINGTON – To avoid having Stephen Harper's debate preparations destabilized by some scandal-of-the-day, his entourage…
Federal government sends mixed messages on how provinces can price carbon
OTTAWA – Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil is pointing to differing messages coming from the…
‘We lost family’: Stampeders mourn Mylan Hicks after Calgary nightclub shooting
CALGARY – Teammates of Calgary Stampeders defensive back Mylan Hicks say they feel like they've…
Canadian Forces have trouble tracking military sexual offence convictions
OTTAWA – While military commanders have pointed to an increase in criminal investigations as proof…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge focus on mental health with Vancouver visit
VANCOUVER – The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were scheduled for a busy first-time trip…
Miami Marlins ace Jose Fernandez dies in boating accident
MIAMI – Jose Fernandez, the ace right-hander for the Miami Marlins who escaped Cuba to…
Stampeders confirm death of defensive back Mylan Hicks
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders say defensive back Mylan Hicks died on Sunday morning. He…
Diplomat’s teen son, snared in Miami double murder, deported back to Canada
A teenager caught up in a double shooting in Florida that left his older brother…
Kamloops company wins awards, gets worldwide patent for handmade guitars
KAMLOOPS – Riversong Guitars' plans for taking over the world one instrument at a time…
Tolko to shut down Merritt lumber mill
MERRITT – Tolko Industries is shutting down its Merritt lumber mill just nine days before…
What you need to know about electoral reform in Canada
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The essential piece to any democracy is voting so it's a big deal…
Prince William’s visit to B.C. draws memories of frenzied 1998 trip
VANCOUVER – The screams were deafening. It was March 24, 1998, and hundreds of teenage…
B.C. to reduce maximum charge on payday loans, seek options to high cost lenders
VANCOUVER – The British Columbia government is taking steps to cut the interest rates charged…
One person dead, another hurt after struck by bus in Banff National Park: RCMP
BANFF, Alta. – A woman was killed and a man was injured when they were…
Kamloops man wins PNE Prize Home; located in South Okanagan
VANCOUVER – A Kamloops man has won the big prize at the Pacific National Exhibition…
Lumby woman wins lottery months after losing house to fire
KAMLOOPS – A Lumby woman travelled to Kamloops today, Sept. 12, to pick up a…
Royal visit to interior includes public appearances at Kelowna university, West Kelowna winery
VICTORIA – More details about the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge William and Kate’s trip…
How’s the weather? Kamloops leads the nation in this hot statistic
KAMLOOPS – If it felt hot in Kamloops during the spring and summer, it was.…
No fishing in Salmon Arm Bay on Shuswap Lake
SALMON ARM – Fishing in Salmon Arm Bay on Shuswap Lake will no longer be…
Kamloops MLA Terry Lake announces he’s stepping down from provincial politics
KAMLOOPS – After two terms in office, Kamloops-North ThompsonMLA Terry Lake has announced he will…
UPDATE: Aggressive Lytton wildfire now 300 hectares, believed to be human caused
UPDATE: 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 31 The size of the South Spencer Road fire has…