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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

New West Hyacks look to bounce back at mid-mark of 2024 football season

New West Hyacks look to bounce back at mid-mark of 2024 football season

New Westminster Secondary's first loss of the year toppled them in the provincial rankings, but the rest of the team's schedule appears to be promising.
Man with history of theft, breach of probation in New West wanted

Man with history of theft, breach of probation in New West wanted

A warrant was recently issued by B.C. police for a 44-year-old man for theft under $5,000, an offence he's previously committed in New Westminster.
Here's where to find the cheapest gas in New West

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

New Westminster is currently home to Metro Vancouver's second least expensive price for fuel.
Slight uptick in average monthly New West rent prices: data

Slight uptick in average monthly New West rent prices: data

New West currently hosts the fifth most expensive apartment rental price among medium-sized B.C. communities.
Deadline looming for New West nonprofits to apply for 2025 community grants

Deadline looming for New West nonprofits to apply for 2025 community grants

Groups and charities looking to host an event in New Westminster next year can apply for up to $20,000.
Photos: Suspect arrested in downtown New West double stabbing

Photos: Suspect arrested in downtown New West double stabbing

The victims suffered non life-threatening injuries from the incident near Columbia SkyTrain station, New Westminster police said.
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 remains the same for a second straight week despite an uptick in the cheapest fuel available.
Here's what to expect at this year's Recovery Day Festival in New West

Here's what to expect at this year's Recovery Day Festival in New West

Celebrating addiction recovery and creating awareness are the goals behind the 12th annual family-friendly fair in uptown New Westminster.
Turns out, these two New West Salmonbellies will not play in the Mann Cup. Here's why

Turns out, these two New West Salmonbellies will not play in the Mann Cup. Here's why

Will Malcom and Mike Messenger were originally announced as pick-ups for the Victoria Shamrocks at the national championship, but the WLA believes the reversal was met with bias.
New West's Q to Q Ferry — like local buses — is also sailing on a fall schedule

New West's Q to Q Ferry — like local buses — is also sailing on a fall schedule

The boat connects residents travelling from Quayside to Queensborough seven days a week. Here are the changes you need to know.
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