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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

Alumni concerned over 'lack' of strategy following SFU football review

Alumni concerned over 'lack' of strategy following SFU football review

An independent special adviser found that the Burnaby program has potential to play in Canada.
SFU's Mark Jaccard back as head of BC Utilities Commission

SFU's Mark Jaccard back as head of BC Utilities Commission

Mark Jaccard, currently a 'distinguished' professor at SFU, has been re-appointed as chair and CEO of B.C.'s watchdog for public energy utilities
Only one form of Tri-Cities real estate recorded a July monthly sales uptick

Only one form of Tri-Cities real estate recorded a July monthly sales uptick

Regional sales, however, dropped 17 per cent as a result of low levels of housing inventory.
Former Coquitlam Little League treasurer charged with fraud

Former Coquitlam Little League treasurer charged with fraud

Terri Michael will be in Port Coquitlam provincial court this month in connection to a loss of more than $150,000 from the local baseball organization's account.
Video: One-armed Port Coquitlam musician wows Canada's Got Talent judges

Video: One-armed Port Coquitlam musician wows Canada's Got Talent judges

Jack Thomas lost his right arm in a work accident in 2015, but that didn't stop the Terry Fox Secondary grad from rocking his heart out.
BC SPCA launches $800K jackpot for annual spring lottery fundraiser

BC SPCA launches $800K jackpot for annual spring lottery fundraiser

It's the largest-ever 50/50 draw for the provincial organization, set to help rescue and feed thousands of vulnerable animals.
‘Never-ending waves of grief’: Two year anniversary of Trina Hunt disappearance

‘Never-ending waves of grief’: Two year anniversary of Trina Hunt disappearance

The Port Moody woman was ultimately found murdered near Hope, B.C., and homicide investigators are still looking for answers.
Know an outstanding citizen? Order of B.C. 2023 nominations are open

Know an outstanding citizen? Order of B.C. 2023 nominations are open

The province currently is nearing 500 members graced with its highest honour.
Watch: Port Moody swimmer's bone-chilling plunge puts positive spin of Tri-Cities snowfall

Watch: Port Moody swimmer's bone-chilling plunge puts positive spin of Tri-Cities snowfall

Lucas Fong's swim practice was cancelled. So, he took advantage of an opportunity to test his mental strength.
More buses to be added along this Coquitlam route for winter transit

More buses to be added along this Coquitlam route for winter transit

Upcoming schedule changes hope to reduce overcrowding, TransLink says.
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