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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 West motorists have decent options for fuel this weekend as there's only a four-cent difference between the cheapest and most expensive available.
Contracting firm fined nearly $30K for severing Burnaby gas line

Contracting firm fined nearly $30K for severing Burnaby gas line

A Langley business was set back five figures for hitting a natural gas line while at a worksite in Burnaby, according to a new public report.
Missing Burnaby man hasn't been seen in three weeks: RCMP

Missing Burnaby man hasn't been seen in three weeks: RCMP

Do you know where Ryan Kardelis is? Burnaby RCMP are asking the public to help find the 37-year-old.
Atmospheric river drenched New West with more than 85 mm of rain

Atmospheric river drenched New West with more than 85 mm of rain

Weatherhood said the precipitation in New Westminster from Monday, Dec. 4, was above the average for Metro Vancouver.
Applications open for this New West tower with 70 below-market spaces

Applications open for this New West tower with 70 below-market spaces

"The Nelson" was recently completed in New West's Brewery District next to Sapperton SkyTrain Station with nearly 300 homes up for grabs.
New West helps clothe, blanket nearly 22K people for winter

New West helps clothe, blanket nearly 22K people for winter

Volunteers collected winter clothing items at two New West real estate offices as part of the 29th annual Blanket Drive in Metro Vancouver.
Why a mom-preneur started a kid-friendly café on the Burnaby-New West border

Why a mom-preneur started a kid-friendly café on the Burnaby-New West border

Xanat Guiot, a mother of two, has opened a unique coffee shop where parents can enjoy each other's company while their young kids develop their motor skills.
New West the launching point for this B.C. writer's new self-help novel

New West the launching point for this B.C. writer's new self-help novel

Award-winning author Chelene Knight will be at Wildfires Bookshop in the new year to debut her fourth book, which focuses on helping creatives find joy.
New West is one of Canada's top 20 most livable cities: report

New West is one of Canada's top 20 most livable cities: report

New Westminster is also a great place to raise kids and start up a business, according to "The Globe and Mail's" annual report for 2023.
Swifties, rejoice: Here is New West's 'Spotify Wrapped' for 2023

Swifties, rejoice: Here is New West's 'Spotify Wrapped' for 2023

New Westminster listeners were big on Taylor Swift this year as a result of her Eras Tour concert and documentary.
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