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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

Where's the cheapest — and most expensive — gas in the Tri-Cities right now?

Where's the cheapest — and most expensive — gas in the Tri-Cities right now?

Coquitlam currently hosts the top four stations with the cheapest fuel in the region — ironically, it ain't so cheap.
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Allyship — Coquitlam's April theme set to honour community diversity

Allyship — Coquitlam's April theme set to honour community diversity

You'll soon see lots of displays, signs and posters at Coquitlam parks and facilities that hope to encourage support for those historically marginalized.
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Yo ho ho, and a first B.C. championship for the Port Coquitlam Pirates

Yo ho ho, and a first B.C. championship for the Port Coquitlam Pirates

It only took 50 years for PoCo Minor Hockey to claim the historic provincials banner.
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'Egregious' Port Moody speedster nearly clocks triple the city limit — 144 km/h in a 50 zone

'Egregious' Port Moody speedster nearly clocks triple the city limit — 144 km/h in a 50 zone

This driver was in a hurry along Port Moody's Barnet Highway, but it cost them $483 and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.
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Cooking — inside and outside — is the top cause of Coquitlam house fires: city

Cooking — inside and outside — is the top cause of Coquitlam house fires: city

Want to light up the barbecue as the days get longer? Coquitlam residents urged to take precautions to avoid potential house fires.
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This Coquitlam driver was caught with an uninsured vehicle — and an expired licence

This Coquitlam driver was caught with an uninsured vehicle — and an expired licence

Following nearly $900 in fines, Coquitlam cops are making the public aware that officers are checking licence plates "for various reasons."
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Deadline Friday for non-profits to apply for Coquitlam spirit funding

Deadline Friday for non-profits to apply for Coquitlam spirit funding

Spirit of Coquitlam grants were reintroduced in early 2022 when its original funding source closed during the pandemic.
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On Our Radar: Networking event inviting Farsi-speaking professionals to the Tri-Cities

On Our Radar: Networking event inviting Farsi-speaking professionals to the Tri-Cities

Coquitlam Public Library's "Tek Talk" is set to help introduce and connect those that speak the language with others in the region.
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'Big Apple' holiday on Port Coquitlam $100K winner's wish list

'Big Apple' holiday on Port Coquitlam $100K winner's wish list

Building a dream home is also on Gregory Edge's radar after recently claiming six figures off a scratch-and-win ticket.
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Tri-Cities gymnast wins region-high four medals at BC Winter Games

Tri-Cities gymnast wins region-high four medals at BC Winter Games

Port Coquitlam's Clara Fretwell was one of 28 athletes that left Vernon with hardware around their neck in the rescheduled biannual event.
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