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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

Bought a lotto ticket in New West? It may be worth $25K a year for life

Bought a lotto ticket in New West? It may be worth $25K a year for life

Someone in or who recently visited New Westminster has earned a financial safety net from Daily Grand's most recent draw.
New West business leaders to talk city's economic future at this forum

New West business leaders to talk city's economic future at this forum

New Westminster's vision for housing, infrastructure and amenities are among the topics up for discussion in early February.
Column: Don't spend 2025 obsessed with the negative. It's not worth it

Column: Don't spend 2025 obsessed with the negative. It's not worth it

Throw yourself the life preserver you want when you feel your soul is sinking.
Here's where to find the cheapest gas in New West

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

Man unlawfully at large previously charged in New West

Man unlawfully at large previously charged in New West

Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers' latest "most wanted" list includes a 31-year-old man once tried in New West for breach of undertaking.
You can now nominate a deserving person for B.C.'s highest civilian honours

You can now nominate a deserving person for B.C.'s highest civilian honours

Know someone who's gone above and beyond for the community? Submit their candidacy by April 2025.
Column: Treasure the simple holiday moments — even the sad Santa photos

Column: Treasure the simple holiday moments — even the sad Santa photos

It's important to hold on to every memory at Christmas.
New data shows slight uptick for average monthly New West apartment rent

New data shows slight uptick for average monthly New West apartment rent

New West renters are still paying higher than B.C.'s average price per month.
Companies fined $42K for safety violations at these New West sites

Companies fined $42K for safety violations at these New West sites

Both firms failed to provide proper fall protection, including one from a three-storey house.
Here's where to find the cheapest gas in New West

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

There's only a five-cent different between the most affordable and most expensive price for fuel in New Westminster.
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