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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 B.C. wildfire season.

He's worked for media outlets in Abbotsford, Surrey, the Tri-Cities and Prince George before joining Vancouver Is Awesome, 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

Here's how much rain Vancouver can expect this weekend. Hint: it's a lot

Here's how much rain Vancouver can expect this weekend. Hint: it's a lot

The rain, rain is not going away anytime soon.
Truck of company 'known to police' hits two Highway 1 overpasses in Metro Vancouver

Truck of company 'known to police' hits two Highway 1 overpasses in Metro Vancouver

Westbound traffic in Langley is now getting through, but delays are expected after police investigated the collision.
Large rockfall due to 'slope instability' extends partial Stanley Park seawall closure

Large rockfall due to 'slope instability' extends partial Stanley Park seawall closure

Chunks of sandstone fell off the steep slope near Siwash Rock.
Should Vancouver bars and pubs serve alcohol until 2 a.m. every night?

Should Vancouver bars and pubs serve alcohol until 2 a.m. every night?

The city is proposing charter changes that include a shared last call for all liquor-serving restaurants.
Nearly 20 mm of rain predicted for Vancouver may dampen Family Day

Nearly 20 mm of rain predicted for Vancouver may dampen Family Day

Mother Nature appears to be putting the sun on a leave of absence from Vancouver after Valentine's Day.
This virtual lottery ticket worth nearly $144K was bought in B.C.

This virtual lottery ticket worth nearly $144K was bought in B.C.

Did you play Lotto 6/49 this past weekend?
Invictus Games 2025: How to get around Vancouver during the nine-day event

Invictus Games 2025: How to get around Vancouver during the nine-day event

Expect more wayfinding signs and volunteers at two major Vancouver transit stops to help fans to and from venues.
Here's what Vancouver's entertainment district could look like in 20 years

Here's what Vancouver's entertainment district could look like in 20 years

The city is planning a long-term project in hopes of making downtown Granville Street safer for pedestrians and commuters.
Mother Nature giving Vancouver the cold shoulder to start February

Mother Nature giving Vancouver the cold shoulder to start February

Did Vancouver hurt Mother Nature? Her early Valentine's Day gift of a late snowfall may appear that way.
TransLink is proposing changes to create these 10 Vancouver bus networks

TransLink is proposing changes to create these 10 Vancouver bus networks

The routes were determined based on public input in the authority's Burrard Peninsula Area Transport Plan.
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