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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

Here's where to find the cheapest gas in New West

Here's where to find the cheapest gas in New West

Three New Westminster outlets are currently offering fuel for less than $2 per litre.
Here's where to find the cheapest gas in New West

Here's where to find the cheapest gas in New West

New Westminster's average price for fuel has dropped to near $2 per litre.
Here's where to find the cheapest gas in New West

Here's where to find the cheapest gas in New West

Fuel prices are on the upswing in New Westminster, but it's lowest is one of the cheapest in all of Metro Vancouver.
Heavy rain heading for New West — including 20 mm on Thursday, Sunday

Heavy rain heading for New West — including 20 mm on Thursday, Sunday

While no formal warning is in effect, New Westminster could experience a significant amount of rainfall for the rest of the week.
New West non-profits awarded more than $57K in B.C. gaming grants

New West non-profits awarded more than $57K in B.C. gaming grants

Two New West organizations will soon deliver more programs and services as part of the latest list of these provincial funds.
Man wanted on six counts of theft previously charged in New West

Man wanted on six counts of theft previously charged in New West

B.C. police issued a warrant this week for a 59-year-old man who's known for crimes of theft, including past incidents in New Westminster.
Missing New West man 'often uses transit' to Vancouver

Missing New West man 'often uses transit' to Vancouver

New Westminster police are asking for the public's help to find a missing man who left his home Friday morning, April 19.
New West—Burnaby MP named federal NDP's new health critic

New West—Burnaby MP named federal NDP's new health critic

Julian's portfolio history has included transportation, international trade, fisheries, energy and finance, as well as a four-time house leader.
Basketball, brunch and beats: How New West is celebrating Youth Week 2024

Basketball, brunch and beats: How New West is celebrating Youth Week 2024

New West youth aged 11 to 18 are invited to a multitude of events in hopes of expanding community engagement.
These two New West bus corridors are on TransLink's priority investment list

These two New West bus corridors are on TransLink's priority investment list

The regional transit authority says it wants to mitigate "growing traffic congestion" along 20 Metro Vancouver routes in its latest report.
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