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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

New Westminster prices are still above $2 a litre, but not as high as a week earlier.
Missing New West man known to take transit, last seen in Vancouver

Missing New West man known to take transit, last seen in Vancouver

New Westminster police are turning to the public to help find a 60-year-old man who lives on a boat in Queensborough.
B.C. grants $50K to strengthen New West youth social services team

B.C. grants $50K to strengthen New West youth social services team

The New West Safe Community Situation Table, which started in March, supports local at-risk youth with public safety and social service workers.
$50K funding to empower New West youth climate action leaders

$50K funding to empower New West youth climate action leaders

New Westminster is one of six Canadian cities to receive an inaugural international microgrant to help young activists.
This New West plant sale fundraiser will help neglected parrots

This New West plant sale fundraiser will help neglected parrots

The Greyhaven Exotic Bird Sanctuary hopes to help local residents brighten their gardens and yards while ensuring services are provided for birds in its care.
Man unlawfully at large by B.C. police has a history in New West

Man unlawfully at large by B.C. police has a history in New West

Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers' latest "most wanted" list includes a 42-year-old man who was previously charged for theft and trafficking in New Westminster.
New West high on this 'dopest cities' list for cannabis delivery in B.C.

New West high on this 'dopest cities' list for cannabis delivery in B.C.

Uber Eats recently released its cannabis ordering trends report, which includes New Westminster.
School supplies for struggling New West families via $191K funding

School supplies for struggling New West families via $191K funding

SD40 received a six-figure boost from the province for supplies, field trips, sports programs and other necessities
New West-born soccer player's first Vancouver FC goal caps home-opener victory

New West-born soccer player's first Vancouver FC goal caps home-opener victory

David Norman's talents and champion mentality were on display in his debut with his hometown club.
$2.5M in research funding granted to these Burnaby post-secondary schools

$2.5M in research funding granted to these Burnaby post-secondary schools

Simon Fraser University and BCIT recently received seven-figure boosts from the province for astronomical insights and wheelchair technologies.
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