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Jess Balzer

Jess Balzer

Jess Balzer graduated from BCIT's Broadcast and Online Journalism program in 2016. She then started her journalism career in Fort St. John, followed by Victoria. In 2018, she moved to Prince George where she was a digital reporter for PrinceGeorgeMatters from 2018 to 2021. When the publication merged with the Prince George Citizen, Jess moved back home to the Lower Mainland and is now with Burnaby Now. Her husband, Kyle, works for our sister publication at the Tri-City News.
You can find Jess on Twitter @Balzer_Jess

Phone
778-983-0907
Email
jfedigan@burnabynow.com

Recent Work by Jess

Alumni association confident in the future of SFU football

Alumni association confident in the future of SFU football

“We believe we are on a constructive path to finding a conference to play in 2024 and beyond.”
Injunction denied to have SFU football program reinstated

Injunction denied to have SFU football program reinstated

SFU football players had filed a notice of civil claim against the school after the cancellation of the program.
SFU student organizations call on school to reinstate varsity football

SFU student organizations call on school to reinstate varsity football

It's been a month since the Burnaby post-secondary announced the immediate termination its football program.
RCMP Musical Ride returning to Burnaby this summer

RCMP Musical Ride returning to Burnaby this summer

“It’s a wonderful event that we’re thrilled to have back in our community.”
Burnaby senior loses more than $7.5M in 'elaborate' scam

Burnaby senior loses more than $7.5M in 'elaborate' scam

Burnaby RCMP say the case is one of the largest personal scams the detachment has ever investigated.
SFU Sports Hall of Fame football inductees 'demand' removal

SFU Sports Hall of Fame football inductees 'demand' removal

Request by 11 SFU alumni a sign of solidarity over program cancellation.
Special advisor to review 'potential sustainable opportunities' for SFU football

Special advisor to review 'potential sustainable opportunities' for SFU football

The Burnaby post-secondary institution scrapped the program on April 4.
Players file injunction against SFU to reinstate football program

Players file injunction against SFU to reinstate football program

Notice of civil claim alleges SFU breached its contract with players
Players file injunction against SFU to reinstate football program

Players file injunction against SFU to reinstate football program

Notice of civil claim alleges SFU breached its contract with players.
'Blindsided': Shock setting in after SFU shutters football program

'Blindsided': Shock setting in after SFU shutters football program

School 'explored all avenues' before a final decision was made, athletic director explained.
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