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Brendan Kergin

Brendan Kergin

Brendan Kergin is a born and bred B.C. boy with a part-time penchant for alliteration. A fan of beer, travel and pop culture, you may find he tries to combine all three, to varying degrees of success. He covers politics, social issues and the quirky stories you don't expect, so feel free to reach out and suggest something.

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brendan@vancouverisawesome.com

Recent Work by Brendan

Safety Alert: Energy drink recalled across Canada due to high levels of caffeine

Safety Alert: Energy drink recalled across Canada due to high levels of caffeine

Cans of Pink Drip, Ice Shatter, and Hype Sauce have been recalled
Apologetic bakery burglar offers to pay for repairs, stolen cupcakes

Apologetic bakery burglar offers to pay for repairs, stolen cupcakes

He even volunteered to give the bakery owner his signature orange sunglasses.
'I threw up at work':  Vancouver man wins $100,000 on scratch ticket

'I threw up at work': Vancouver man wins $100,000 on scratch ticket

“I thought, ‘What is going on, is this real?’” he says.
Safety Alert: 'Copycat' cannabis products can cause 'serious harm' to children

Safety Alert: 'Copycat' cannabis products can cause 'serious harm' to children

Products include imitations of everything from Gushers to Sour Patch Kids to Skittles
Should the UEL join the City of Vancouver? New report offers insight into unique situation

Should the UEL join the City of Vancouver? New report offers insight into unique situation

Should there be a mayor of the University Endowment Lands? Should it join Vancouver?
'I thought it was a mistake, maybe a scam': Vancouver man wins $500,000 playing lottery

'I thought it was a mistake, maybe a scam': Vancouver man wins $500,000 playing lottery

"I'm breathing easier"
'This can’t be real': Metro Vancouver man scratches $300,000 winning lotto ticket

'This can’t be real': Metro Vancouver man scratches $300,000 winning lotto ticket

He called his dad to tell him the good news, and his dad drove in to find out if it was real.
PNE unveils designs of new $70M amphitheatre

PNE unveils designs of new $70M amphitheatre

“The amphitheatre will be a jewel in Vancouver’s crown of spectacular venues."
Photos: One of the first BC Ferries is for sale again and it's selling for less than a used pickup truck

Photos: One of the first BC Ferries is for sale again and it's selling for less than a used pickup truck

It's a piece of B.C. history
Photos: This $1.3M Vancouver Special is the cheapest single family home on the market right now

Photos: This $1.3M Vancouver Special is the cheapest single family home on the market right now

The 50-year-old house has been on the market for a week
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