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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

Update: Missing Burnaby man frequents Brentwood area, bottle depots

Update: Missing Burnaby man frequents Brentwood area, bottle depots

Burnaby RCMP received a report of the missing 33-year-old on Sept. 22, but they haven't been seen since mid-July.
Update: Missing person found

Update: Missing person found

This two-year-old Burnaby 'champ' has raised nearly $400 for other amputees

This two-year-old Burnaby 'champ' has raised nearly $400 for other amputees

Bodi Parihar was born without a right arm below the elbow, and sought to help others like him.
Trio of Burnaby community leaders earn inaugural Coronation Medal

Trio of Burnaby community leaders earn inaugural Coronation Medal

The three local recipients have advocated for public safety, labour rights and community voices for decades.
Update: Cause of circuit failure to nearly 44K Coquitlam, Burnaby, New West homes being investigated

Update: Cause of circuit failure to nearly 44K Coquitlam, Burnaby, New West homes being investigated

Clusters of blackouts across the three communities were reported today, Aug. 26, by BC Hydro.
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 below $1.70 per litre despite a slight uptick in the least expensive available.
How Douglas College and SFU hope to mitigate B.C.'s diverse learning educator shortage

How Douglas College and SFU hope to mitigate B.C.'s diverse learning educator shortage

Collaboration between the Burnaby and New West-Coquitlam schools is crucial to support students with disabilities, says SFU spokesperson Dr. Robert Williamson.
Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Burnaby

Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Burnaby

Burnaby is currently home to Metro Vancouver's least expensive price for fuel.
Someone bought a $10K ticket in Burnaby from this lottery draw

Someone bought a $10K ticket in Burnaby from this lottery draw

Did you recently purchase a Lotto 6/49 ticket in Burnaby? It may be worth five figures.
Burnaby, Port Moody pitchers hurl Canada to women's baseball world cup bronze

Burnaby, Port Moody pitchers hurl Canada to women's baseball world cup bronze

Michelle Roche and Liz Gilder came up clutch when called to the mound in Thunder Bay, Ont., resulting in a third-place worlds finish.
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