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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

Alumni concerned over 'lack' of strategy following SFU football review

Alumni concerned over 'lack' of strategy following SFU football review

An independent special adviser found that the Burnaby program has potential to play in Canada.
SFU's Mark Jaccard back as head of BC Utilities Commission

SFU's Mark Jaccard back as head of BC Utilities Commission

Mark Jaccard, currently a 'distinguished' professor at SFU, has been re-appointed as chair and CEO of B.C.'s watchdog for public energy utilities
Man arrested, Kwikwetlem councillor remains missing: RCMP

Man arrested, Kwikwetlem councillor remains missing: RCMP

Coquitlam Mounties exploring "variety of investigational avenues," including possible foul play, in the ongoing search for Stephanie Patterson.
Video: Bear robs Coquitlam golfer's brand new bag right off the cart

Video: Bear robs Coquitlam golfer's brand new bag right off the cart

The 13th hole at Coquitlam's Westwood Plateau proved to be unlucky for local resident Jerome Gignac, who had to watch a black bear rip his new golf bag to shreds.
Only one form of Tri-Cities real estate recorded a July monthly sales uptick

Only one form of Tri-Cities real estate recorded a July monthly sales uptick

Regional sales, however, dropped 17 per cent as a result of low levels of housing inventory.
Chicken rescued in Coquitlam from three 'kicking and striking' teens

Chicken rescued in Coquitlam from three 'kicking and striking' teens

Mounties said the "jail bird," now in SPCA care, was being kicked around in a circle in Coquitlam's City Centre area.
Stolen Coquitlam vehicle found in Surrey with firearm, can of fuel inside

Stolen Coquitlam vehicle found in Surrey with firearm, can of fuel inside

RCMP's auto crime team also found a jerrycan full of fuel in the vehicle, which was plundered from Coquitlam in November 2022.
Targeted Coquitlam shooting victim in 'critical condition'

Targeted Coquitlam shooting victim in 'critical condition'

Coquitlam RCMP are turning focus to a vehicle fire connected to the incident as the four-door sedan was also believed to be stolen.
Photos + Video: One seriously injured from 'targeted' Coquitlam shooting

Photos + Video: One seriously injured from 'targeted' Coquitlam shooting

A man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries as police investigate the "brazen" incident, as well as Coquitlam vehicle fire believed to be related.
Former Coquitlam Little League treasurer charged with fraud

Former Coquitlam Little League treasurer charged with fraud

Terri Michael will be in Port Coquitlam provincial court this month in connection to a loss of more than $150,000 from the local baseball organization's account.
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