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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.
Photos: Scorching Burnaby sun couldn't keep kids from trying new sports

Photos: Scorching Burnaby sun couldn't keep kids from trying new sports

Multiple Burnaby sports organizations hosted a "girls' try-it day" last Sunday, July 7.
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.
Update: Missing woman found

Update: Missing woman found

Canada's lone pro rugby team to host international friendlies in Burnaby

Canada's lone pro rugby team to host international friendlies in Burnaby

Introducing the Vancouver Highlanders, a not-for-profit organization launching this summer to develop players and expand the sport's Canadian outreach.
Video: Burnaby’s Ryan Nugent-Hopkins pots first-ever Stanley Cup Final goal

Video: Burnaby’s Ryan Nugent-Hopkins pots first-ever Stanley Cup Final goal

Nugent-Hopkins helps the Edmonton Oilers live to fight another day, but are still down 1-3 in the championship series.
Burnaby's Immanuel Mathe closer to making Canada's U20 men's soccer team

Burnaby's Immanuel Mathe closer to making Canada's U20 men's soccer team

The Cliff Avenue United FC alum will compete in four international friendlies in hopes of securing a spot on Canada's roster for the 2024 U20 CONCACAF Championship.
This 2024 PWHL draftee has a Burnaby hockey connection

This 2024 PWHL draftee has a Burnaby hockey connection

Jennifer Gardiner, who will turn pro this fall, played three seasons with the Greater Vancouver Comets of the BC Elite Hockey League (BCEHL).
Burnaby’s Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will play for the Stanley Cup

Burnaby’s Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will play for the Stanley Cup

The Burnaby Winter Club alum, and first pick of the 2011 NHL Draft, will go toe-to-toe with Florida in hopes of ending Canada’s cup drought.
Video: Burnaby’s Ryan Nugent-Hopkins doubles down to push Oilers closer to Stanley Cup Final

Video: Burnaby’s Ryan Nugent-Hopkins doubles down to push Oilers closer to Stanley Cup Final

The 31-year-old forward’s first multi-goal game of the 2024 playoffs has Edmonton ahead 3-2 on Dallas in the western final.
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