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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

Data shows New West is one of B.C.'s top 20 rattiest communities

Data shows New West is one of B.C.'s top 20 rattiest communities

New Westminster was the 10th most-visited city for pest control company Orkin Canada to deal with the rodents.
New data says Burnaby is the fourth rattiest city in Canada

New data says Burnaby is the fourth rattiest city in Canada

Burnaby is also the third rattiest in B.C.
Concord Pacific's new Burnaby EV parking facility is among world's largest

Concord Pacific's new Burnaby EV parking facility is among world's largest

Nearly 2,000 parking spaces have been designated for residential use with 24/7 access to EV charging.
Burnaby's Christine Sinclair owned the pitch. Now, she co-owns Vancouver's new pro women's soccer club

Burnaby's Christine Sinclair owned the pitch. Now, she co-owns Vancouver's new pro women's soccer club

Sinclair joins Vancouver Rise FC's ownership group alongside current owner Greg Kerfoot.
$15M in funding will help SFU scientists build neutrino telescope

$15M in funding will help SFU scientists build neutrino telescope

"We expect to see the unexpected."
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.
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.
$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.
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.
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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