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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

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Recent Work by Jess

Fraser Health makes changes to free online harm reduction supply portal

Fraser Health makes changes to free online harm reduction supply portal

The regional health authority says it was directed by the province to redesign the site.
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Two Burnaby residents arrested as part of lululemon theft ring totalling close to $100K

Two Burnaby residents arrested as part of lululemon theft ring totalling close to $100K

More than 800 items were stolen from the popular athletic apparel retailer.
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$244K lotto ticket bought in Burnaby belongs to Vancouver resident

$244K lotto ticket bought in Burnaby belongs to Vancouver resident

Tan Quach plans to have a nicer dinner to celebrate.
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New West police investigating after woman in hijab allegedly spat on

New West police investigating after woman in hijab allegedly spat on

Police are looking into the incident being a possible hate-related offence.
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New West given highest target under B.C. housing requirement

New West given highest target under B.C. housing requirement

In April, Mayor Patrick Johnstone called the city being named a priority community "BS."
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Burnaby soccer star Christine Sinclair says women's team was 'never' shown or discussed drone footage

Burnaby soccer star Christine Sinclair says women's team was 'never' shown or discussed drone footage

Canadian Olympic Committee sent numerous staff from Canada's women's soccer team home from Paris Olympics, including head coach Bev Priestman, after allegedly flying a drone over New Zealand's practices.
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$245K Lotto Max ticket purchased in Burnaby

$245K Lotto Max ticket purchased in Burnaby

The six-figure prize is from the July 19 draw.
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New $138M Burnaby facility aims to support cancer, disease research

New $138M Burnaby facility aims to support cancer, disease research

"Leaps in progress often happen because of many smaller steps, on many roads leading to the same destination."
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Burnaby Hospital redevelopment closer to start of $1.7B phase two

Burnaby Hospital redevelopment closer to start of $1.7B phase two

B.C. has announced the construction teams that will team up for full project delivery.
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Burnaby's population growth prompts $1.25B energy expansion projects

Burnaby's population growth prompts $1.25B energy expansion projects

"As our city continues to grow rapidly, these upgrades and expansions will ensure that our residents and businesses have access to reliable and clean electricity."
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