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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's Lucas Dasovic aids UBC to national men's soccer championship

Burnaby's Lucas Dasovic aids UBC to national men's soccer championship

The third-year defender's persistence helped the Thunderbirds win its first U SPORTS banner in 11 years.
Photos: Burnaby seniors care home pays tribute to Canadian veterans

Photos: Burnaby seniors care home pays tribute to Canadian veterans

Bugle Major, bagpipers and old military vehicles were included in the local procession ahead of the Remembrance Day weekend.
This sparkling Burnaby holiday festival raised $6K for hungry kids

This sparkling Burnaby holiday festival raised $6K for hungry kids

Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, celebrating 25 years, has now collected $10,000 in two years for Backpack Buddies, an organization that provides meals for local students.
You can drop off shoeboxes in Burnaby, Coquitlam full of toys and supplies for kids in need

You can drop off shoeboxes in Burnaby, Coquitlam full of toys and supplies for kids in need

Operation Christmas Child is collecting shoeboxes and relief donations Nov. 18 to 24 to be sent off to kids around the world.
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.
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