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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
Fort McMurray wildfire rebuild gaining momentum as hurdles cleared
CALGARY – A long-delayed building boom in Fort McMurray is ramping up as homeowners, insurers,…
Teacher turns to crowdfunding to buy greenhouse for Nunavut students
QIKIQTARJUAQ, Nunavut – A teacher in a remote Nunavut community is trying to buy and…
Discrimination against two-spirit indigenous people linked to suicide crisis
OTTAWA – Ojibwa-Cree elder Ma-Nee Chacaby says coming out nearly 30 years ago was like…
A few quick facts about survivor benefits under the Canada Pension Plan
OTTAWA – The Canada Pension Plan pays out survivor benefits to a surviving spouse, common-law…
New York City makes bid for Canadian tourists amid fears of Trump-driven slump
TORONTO – New York's tourism industry is worried U.S. President Donald Trump's "America First" policies…
Early cannabis sales ‘unbelievably high’ after legalization: feds’ US consultant
OTTAWA – A U.S. consultant hired by Ottawa to assess Canada's eventual recreational pot market…
Canadian minimum wage workers say they’re surviving rather than living
MONTREAL – Erendira Achati Keriti needed winter clothes, but she knew she couldn't afford to…
Threat of economic turmoil over softwood tariff becomes B.C. election issue
VICTORIA – A hefty American tariff on Canadian softwood could be devastating for British Columbia's…
B.C.’s First Nations leaders suspect high rate of overdose deaths
VANCOUVER – First Nations leaders in British Columbia say they suspect the deadly opioid fentanyl…
Green leader returns to Kamloops and Kelowna today for rallies
KAMLOOPS – B.C. Green Party leader Andrew Weaver is once again visiting the Thompson-Okanagan region.…
Incident involving knife wielding man ends peacefully in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A crisis negotiator was brought in to speak to a knife wielding Kamloops…
Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil drops writ for May 30 election
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil has called a provincial election for May 30,…
Retiring general warns against skimping on support for future military missions
CALGARY – A retiring Canadian general who served a number of international tours in his…
Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil poised to call provincial election
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil is expected to call a provincial election later…
Trump says he’s brought ‘profound change’ to Washington
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Saturday marked his 100th day in office by saying…