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Kyle Balzer

Kyle Balzer

Kyle Balzer graduated with distinction from BCIT's Broadcast and Online Journalism program in 2016.

He has covered a variety of stories from education and Indigenous relations, to community interests and sports.

Kyle is a three-time award-winning journalist, including recognition from the BC Association of Broadcasters for his part in covering the 2017 BC wildfire season.

He's worked for media outlets in Abbotsford, Surrey and Prince George before joining the Tri-City News, and has visited six different countries in his lifetime, including Colombia and Ukraine.

He loves meeting new people, listening to unique stories, and diving into new experiences.

His wife, Jess, works for our sister publication at Burnaby NOW.

Twitter: @KyleBalzer

Recent Work by Kyle

'KidPreneurs' to show off business ideas at this Burnaby-Coquitlam market

'KidPreneurs' to show off business ideas at this Burnaby-Coquitlam market

Students of Build a Biz Kids are hosting a special event at The City of Lougheed this weekend, showcasing their entrepreneurial drive.
This roadway on the New West-Coquitlam border is one of the region's most dangerous

This roadway on the New West-Coquitlam border is one of the region's most dangerous

ICBC recorded 277 crashes last year, including 113 with at least one casualty, at or around Brunette Avenue and Highway 1.
Why these dog toys — made of 'retired' SAR ropes — are being sold in Burnaby, Tri-Cities

Why these dog toys — made of 'retired' SAR ropes — are being sold in Burnaby, Tri-Cities

Coast Ropes and Climb Base5, in addition to keeping rope out of local landfills, are raising funds for B.C. search and rescue teams.
National silver for New West-born, Port Coquitlam-raised hammer-thrower

National silver for New West-born, Port Coquitlam-raised hammer-thrower

Kaila Butler just missed out on the Paris 2024 Olympics, but earned her fifth career Canadian championship medal.
New West-born, Port Coquitlam-trained gymnast an alternate for Canadian Olympic team

New West-born, Port Coquitlam-trained gymnast an alternate for Canadian Olympic team

Sydney Turner is going to the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, playing the role of an encouraging teammate in hopes her team can bring home gold.
Pedestrian hit in 'serious' Coquitlam vehicle incident

Pedestrian hit in 'serious' Coquitlam vehicle incident

Police responded to the Mariner Way and Dolphin Street accident Thursday night, June 6.
Icon meets iconic: Burnaby's Christine Sinclair immortalized as Barbie doll

Icon meets iconic: Burnaby's Christine Sinclair immortalized as Barbie doll

The greatest of all time is one of nine world-renown athletes to be been enshrined as a role-model doll in her likeness.
New Douglas College program the first in B.C. to meet kinesiology standards

New Douglas College program the first in B.C. to meet kinesiology standards

The New Westminster post-secondary school says the diploma will align with requirements set by B.C.'s governing body for kinesiologists.
This New West plant sale fundraiser will help neglected parrots

This New West plant sale fundraiser will help neglected parrots

The Greyhaven Exotic Bird Sanctuary hopes to help local residents brighten their gardens and yards while ensuring services are provided for birds in its care.
$2.5M in research funding granted to these Burnaby post-secondary schools

$2.5M in research funding granted to these Burnaby post-secondary schools

Simon Fraser University and BCIT recently received seven-figure boosts from the province for astronomical insights and wheelchair technologies.
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