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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

Burnaby Olympian among trio of SFU alumni up for this NCAA award

Burnaby Olympian among trio of SFU alumni up for this NCAA award

Burnaby's Lindsey Butterworth, who competed with Canada at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, may soon be honoured for the 50th year of NCAA Div. II.
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Map: Burnaby Tim Hortons baking these special donuts this weekend for Orange Shirt Day

Map: Burnaby Tim Hortons baking these special donuts this weekend for Orange Shirt Day

All proceeds are set to benefit Indigenous organizations from the third annual campaign in Burnaby for National Truth and Reconciliation Day.
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Burnaby civic facilities that'll be closed — and open — this weekend

Burnaby civic facilities that'll be closed — and open — this weekend

National Truth and Reconciliation Day falls on a Saturday this year, meaning Burnaby has altered schedules for Sept. 30, as well as Oct. 1 and 2.
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Video: Burnaby's Christine Sinclair receives ovation in potential last game on Canadian soil

Video: Burnaby's Christine Sinclair receives ovation in potential last game on Canadian soil

The Burnaby icon came on as a substitute in Canada's win against Jamaica, ultimately qualifying for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.
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Indigenous art on display at Burnaby City Hall for Truth and Reconciliation Day

Indigenous art on display at Burnaby City Hall for Truth and Reconciliation Day

Private donors have added key pieces to Burnaby's permanent art collection, some that share experiences of the residential school system.
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Unregulated drug supply claims two more Burnaby lives: data

Unregulated drug supply claims two more Burnaby lives: data

Burnaby's year-to-date illicit drug overdose toll has reached 25 — 43 per cent fewer than at this point last year.
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Grandview Steelers win back-to-back — including team's first Jr. 'A' shutout

Grandview Steelers win back-to-back — including team's first Jr. 'A' shutout

Burnaby's Ronin Geraghty was a brick wall against Port Moody, then watched fellow netminder Shayan Kermany stop a career-high 48 shots on home ice.
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How a 'punk rock' Burnaby baker is spooking the Food Network competition

How a 'punk rock' Burnaby baker is spooking the Food Network competition

Hollie Fraser of Punk Rock Pastries in Burnaby is winning over the judges in the first episodes of Halloween Baking Championship Season 9.
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Burnaby's Kaleigh Fratkin went undrafted — but could still play in the new PWHL

Burnaby's Kaleigh Fratkin went undrafted — but could still play in the new PWHL

The Burnaby defender is considered one of the top free agents available for the new six-team women's hockey league.
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New Burnaby Board of Trade campaign to help shape careers, businesses

New Burnaby Board of Trade campaign to help shape careers, businesses

BurnabyWorks: The goal is to help local businesses find "work-ready talent."
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