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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

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.
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You can drop off shoeboxes in Burnaby, Coquitlam full of toys and supplies for kids in need

You can drop off shoeboxes in Burnaby, Coquitlam full of toys and supplies for kids in need

Operation Christmas Child is collecting shoeboxes and relief donations Nov. 18 to 24 to be sent off to kids around the world.
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This Coquitlam steakhouse is serving sizzling dishes to help feed hungry kids

This Coquitlam steakhouse is serving sizzling dishes to help feed hungry kids

MR MIKES SteakhouseCasual is donating partial proceeds from a featured menu to a Canadian campaign that provides student nutrition programs.
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Update: Cause of circuit failure to nearly 44K Coquitlam, Burnaby, New West homes being investigated

Update: Cause of circuit failure to nearly 44K Coquitlam, Burnaby, New West homes being investigated

Clusters of blackouts across the three communities were reported today, Aug. 26, by BC Hydro.
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How Douglas College and SFU hope to mitigate B.C.'s diverse learning educator shortage

How Douglas College and SFU hope to mitigate B.C.'s diverse learning educator shortage

Collaboration between the Burnaby and New West-Coquitlam schools is crucial to support students with disabilities, says SFU spokesperson Dr. Robert Williamson.
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Douglas College Royals recruit B.C. high school girls basketball champion

Douglas College Royals recruit B.C. high school girls basketball champion

Winger Alexis Hart was on the 2023 roster for Port Coquitlam's Riverside Rapids team that won the AAAA girls title.
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Burnaby, Port Moody pitchers hurl Canada to women's baseball world cup bronze

Burnaby, Port Moody pitchers hurl Canada to women's baseball world cup bronze

Michelle Roche and Liz Gilder came up clutch when called to the mound in Thunder Bay, Ont., resulting in a third-place worlds finish.
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This New West, Coquitlam program aims to prepare students for one of B.C.'s most in-demand jobs

This New West, Coquitlam program aims to prepare students for one of B.C.'s most in-demand jobs

Douglas College, by way of a $116,000 grant, is introducing a "high-quality, low-barrier" English proficiency course for soon-to-be early childhood educators and youth workers.
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'KidPreneurs' to show off business ideas at this Burnaby-Coquitlam market

'KidPreneurs' to show off business ideas at this Burnaby-Coquitlam market

Students of Build a Biz Kids are hosting a special event at The City of Lougheed this weekend, showcasing their entrepreneurial drive.
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This roadway on the New West-Coquitlam border is one of the region's most dangerous

This roadway on the New West-Coquitlam border is one of the region's most dangerous

ICBC recorded 277 crashes last year, including 113 with at least one casualty, at or around Brunette Avenue and Highway 1.
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