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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

Column: Don't spend 2025 obsessed with the negative. It's not worth it

Column: Don't spend 2025 obsessed with the negative. It's not worth it

Throw yourself the life preserver you want when you feel your soul is sinking.
You can now nominate a deserving person for B.C.'s highest civilian honours

You can now nominate a deserving person for B.C.'s highest civilian honours

Know someone who's gone above and beyond for the community? Submit their candidacy by April 2025.
Column: Treasure the simple holiday moments — even the sad Santa photos

Column: Treasure the simple holiday moments — even the sad Santa photos

It's important to hold on to every memory at Christmas.
Map: Holiday cookies sold at Burnaby Tim Hortons to help feed kids, send them to camp

Map: Holiday cookies sold at Burnaby Tim Hortons to help feed kids, send them to camp

The white chocolate sugar cookie with a smile on top will be sold at 18 restaurants in Burnaby Nov. 18 to 24.
Coca-Cola's iconic holiday caravan to roll through Burnaby, Coquitlam this winter

Coca-Cola's iconic holiday caravan to roll through Burnaby, Coquitlam this winter

The 2024 edition of the brightly-lit red and white semi-truck will make stops at BCIT on Nov. 27 and Town Centre Park on Dec. 19.
Burnaby's newest ice rinks to host selection camp for this Indigenous hockey team

Burnaby's newest ice rinks to host selection camp for this Indigenous hockey team

The Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre will welcome dozens of young athletes looking to represent B.C. at the 2025 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships.
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.
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