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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

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

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

The white chocolate sugar cookie with a smile on top will be sold at five restaurants in New West 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.
New West's Nisa Reehal aids UBC to national women's soccer championship

New West's Nisa Reehal aids UBC to national women's soccer championship

The New Westminster Secondary grad concludes her collegiate career with back-to-back national titles.
New West is the fifth most expensive mid-size city to rent in B.C.: report

New West is the fifth most expensive mid-size city to rent in B.C.: report

Renters are paying an average of more than $2,500 per month for an apartment in New Westminster.
Douglas College Royals fall short of men's soccer nationals berth

Douglas College Royals fall short of men's soccer nationals berth

The New Westminster-based school was the defending CCAA champion, but missed out on the lone B.C. spot in the 2024 tournament.
Photos: Hundreds of New West students lay poppies at Fraser Cemetery

Photos: Hundreds of New West students lay poppies at Fraser Cemetery

New Westminster students Grades 2 to 7 made sure no stone was left alone in remembering military members that never came home.
Here's who New West students sent to Victoria in mock B.C. election vote

Here's who New West students sent to Victoria in mock B.C. election vote

Students from 34 schools elected BC NDP candidates to represent New Westminster.
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.
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