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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

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
Coquitlam bans food at three Burke Mountain parks due to bear activity

Coquitlam bans food at three Burke Mountain parks due to bear activity

Coquitlam has also increased bylaw patrols in the parks to educate and enforce the temporary ban.
Fundraiser for family of Port Coquitlam boy killed by falling tree nears $50K goal

Fundraiser for family of Port Coquitlam boy killed by falling tree nears $50K goal

Kash Bakker died at the Okanagan Lake Provincial Park campsite south of Peachland on July 29.
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.
Gordon Ramsay's next restaurant in Canada is coming to Coquitlam

Gordon Ramsay's next restaurant in Canada is coming to Coquitlam

Gourmet burgers, kettle chip nachos and beer-battered onion rings perfected by the world-famous chef are coming soon in south Coquitlam.
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.
Photos + Video: Duck family reunited after two rescues near Coquitlam's Como Lake

Photos + Video: Duck family reunited after two rescues near Coquitlam's Como Lake

Coquitlam resident Caragh Robinsmith, her daughters and a city employee brought a mama duck and her babies back together.
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.
Port Moody's Tyson Venegas is halfway to becoming the next American Idol

Port Moody's Tyson Venegas is halfway to becoming the next American Idol

The Port Moody teen — and his incredible pipes — has coasted through the show's 21st season, bringing the celebrity judges to their feet every time.
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