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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

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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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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Angie Whitfield named new Burnaby Board of Trade CEO

Angie Whitfield named new Burnaby Board of Trade CEO

Whitfield takes over for Paul Holden, who announced his retirement from the position in 2023.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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