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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
IHA issues warning to Kamloops drug users after five overdoses in 48 hours, including one fatality
KAMLOOPS – An overdose alert has been issued in Kamloops by the Interior Health Authority.…
Unexploded ordinance found during mop up of wildfire in Predator Ridge area near Vernon
VERNON – The City of Vernon is warning residents about unexploded ordinance after one was…
No evidence of increased rabies incidents in B.C., but caution urged around bats
KAMLOOPS – While people should be always remain cautious around bats, there doesn’t appear to…
Rabid bat found in Kamloops; bat euthanized, woman treated
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops woman is warning others to beware of animals acting strangely after…
UPDATE: Bear Creek wildfire now 25 Ha; evacuations remain in effect
WESTSIDE ROAD CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS KELOWNA – Bear Creek Provincial Park, the Trader’s Cove…
Top executives at Interior Health Authority collected $2 million in combined salary
KAMLOOPS – The retiring CEO of Interior Health topped the list of the authority’s highest…
UPDATE: Kamloops man with medical condition found
UPDATE: 10:35 a.m., AUG. 22, 2016 – RCMP says the 52-year-old has been found safe…
Dogs left in van seized from woman traveling through Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops bylaw officers seized 19 dogs, including puppies, from a van parked at…
B.C. Wildfire urging caution with campfires in the Thompson-Okanagan
KAMLOOPS – With one of the hottest weekends of the summer forecast in the Southern…
From the Thompson-Okanagan to the Bachelorette, Daniel Maguire lives for experiences
KAMLOOPS – Others might be interested in love and glamour; Daniel Maguire, a recent contestant…
UPDATE: Missing Kelowna woman found safe
UPDATE: 9:59 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016 KELOWNA – A missing Kelowna woman has been…
World class music and ski festival planned for Sun Peaks
KAMLOOPS – A festival based in Austria is going to have a North American edition…
TRENDING NOW: Son takes dancing in car to the next level
For all kids bored in the car with their mom, lipsyncing to your favourite song…
UPDATE: Kamloops Search and Rescue uses helicopter to rescue man from mountainside
KAMLOOPS – A man has been rescued by Kamloops Search and Rescue from a mountainside…
Man arrested with multiple guns after highway accident near Merrritt
MERRITT – RCMP arrested a man with multiple guns last week after an accident on…
Military personnel take care of artillery shell at Merritt police station
MERRITT – Military personnel were called to the Merritt RCMP office last week to dispose…
Investigation underway into kokanee salmon die-off in Okanagan Lake
PENTICTON – Biologists are working to figure out what is causing a recent die-off of…
Tourism association aims to grow aboriginal tourism in Thompson Okanagan
KELOWNA – A new and unique position at the the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association aims…
New virtual reality gaming studio arrives in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Ever wanted to shoot zombies and then go deep sea exploring? A new…
Scammers targeting immigrants for iTunes cards
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Immigrants to Canada are the newest target for scammers. Imitation Immigration Officers are…
Already more overdose deaths in Interior Health region than all of last year: Coroner
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Overdose deaths are continuing to spike across the province and fentanyl continues to…
Pokemon on the loose in the Thompson Okanagan
KAMLOOPS – If someone is lurking around your yard or walking vacantly down the street…
Proof from B.C. Wildfire; fuel management works
KAMLOOPS – Preemptive work done in the Lillooet area proved effective in June when wildfire…
Are you towing your boat safely? B.C. RCMP have a list of tips
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – RCMP in B.C. are warning drivers to make sure trailers are properly cared…