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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

Someone is $101K richer after buying a lottery ticket in Burnaby

Someone is $101K richer after buying a lottery ticket in Burnaby

The Lotto 6/49 draw on April 27, 2024, included a winning ticket from Burnaby.
Home soil helps Burnaby women's rugby team win club championship

Home soil helps Burnaby women's rugby team win club championship

Burnaby Lake RFC shut out their league rivals Meraloma (Vancouver) to claim the BC Rugby senior women's division 1 title.
Burnaby hockey coach leads Croatian men's national team to world championship

Burnaby hockey coach leads Croatian men's national team to world championship

Enio Sacilotto is the associate coach of the Grandview Steelers, as well as the bench boss of Burnaby Hockey Academy's U17 prep squad.
Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Burnaby

Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Burnaby

Burnaby's average price for fuel has dropped to near $2 per litre.
The Magnificent Seven: Meet Burnaby's most outstanding citizens of 2023

The Magnificent Seven: Meet Burnaby's most outstanding citizens of 2023

Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley and city councillors recognized and awarded its "Local Heroes" Monday night, April 29.
Women win, men draw in Burnaby FC's semi-pro debut on home pitch

Women win, men draw in Burnaby FC's semi-pro debut on home pitch

The black and gold proved they could be a strong offensive force in League1 BC this season, scoring three goals in each contest at Burnaby Lake West.
Burnaby basketball player back on home court with Vancouver Bandits

Burnaby basketball player back on home court with Vancouver Bandits

Glen Yang, in his second CEBL season, will look to bring experience and excitement to his new club.
SFU smashes records en route to 2024 women's golf conference title

SFU smashes records en route to 2024 women's golf conference title

The Red Leafs claimed a second straight GNAC team championship, while first-year Dana Smith won the individual tournament
Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Burnaby

Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Burnaby

While Bunaby's cheapest price went unchanged, others jumped up by at least five cents in the last week.
Video: Burnaby's Christine Sinclair made NWSL history with this goal

Video: Burnaby's Christine Sinclair made NWSL history with this goal

Sinclair, 40, in what could be her final season of club soccer, opened the scoring for Portland in its recent 4-1 victory.
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