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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

New West—Burnaby MP named federal NDP's new health critic

New West—Burnaby MP named federal NDP's new health critic

Julian's portfolio history has included transportation, international trade, fisheries, energy and finance, as well as a four-time house leader.
Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Burnaby

Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Burnaby

Burnaby prices are still above $2 a litre, but not as high as a week earlier.
Burnaby soccer star named Canadian Premier League's player of the week

Burnaby soccer star named Canadian Premier League's player of the week

Paris Gee scored in his Vancouver FC debut to begin his fourth CPL. His performance also earned him a spot on the league's Best XI.
Update: Expo Line back on track through Burnaby following medical emergency

Update: Expo Line back on track through Burnaby following medical emergency

A bus bridge was created to transport commuters between Joyce-Collingwood and Edmonds stations.
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.
Burnaby's Tyler Kirkby named 2024 Arena Lacrosse League West MVP

Burnaby's Tyler Kirkby named 2024 Arena Lacrosse League West MVP

The Burnaby South Secondary grad set new team and league records, including 116 points in 14 regular season games.
Nearly 40 new $10-a-day child care spaces at this Burnaby facility

Nearly 40 new $10-a-day child care spaces at this Burnaby facility

Burnaby's new ChildCareBC affiliated site will see monthly fees "dramatically reduced for parents, says MLA Katrina Chen.
Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Burnaby

Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Burnaby

Burnaby motorists won't have any luck finding an outlet selling fuel for less than $2 per litre.
Burnaby's Josipa Kafadar fights her way to 2024 Summer Olympics

Burnaby's Josipa Kafadar fights her way to 2024 Summer Olympics

The taekwondoin toppled the number-one seed in her weight class at Pan American Qualification to punch her ticket to Paris.
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