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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

Fall back: B.C. will gain an extra hour of sleep this Sunday

Fall back: B.C. will gain an extra hour of sleep this Sunday

Daylight saving will end in the Pacific time zone at 2 a.m. on Nov. 5, meaning B.C. will wait another year to consider ending the practice.
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Burnaby soccer icon Christine Sinclair retiring from Canadian national team

Burnaby soccer icon Christine Sinclair retiring from Canadian national team

The 40-year-old will hang up her international cleats at the end of 2023, ending a legacy that started on Burnaby's local fields.
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SFU tops Maclean's comprehensive university rankings — again

SFU tops Maclean's comprehensive university rankings — again

The Burnaby post-secondary has the best operating budget, student services, awards and library resources, according to the magazine's 2024 report.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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More buses to be added along this Coquitlam route for winter transit

More buses to be added along this Coquitlam route for winter transit

Upcoming schedule changes hope to reduce overcrowding, TransLink says.
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Photos + Video: RCMP map accused killer's escape route from Port Coquitlam jail, post new suspect images

Photos + Video: RCMP map accused killer's escape route from Port Coquitlam jail, post new suspect images

Rabih "Robby" Alkhalil is still at large nearly three weeks after getting help from two men that posed as employed contractors.
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Tips coming in, but still no 'useful' evidence in accused killer's escape from Port Coquitlam jail

Tips coming in, but still no 'useful' evidence in accused killer's escape from Port Coquitlam jail

Rabih Alkhalil remains at large and the multi-level investigation includes international agencies given his connections around the globe.
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