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Sam Duerksen

Sam Duerksen

Since moving to Victoria from Winnipeg in 2020, I’ve worked in communications for non-profits and arts organizations. In Winnipeg, I worked for Red River College as a Sustainability Coordinator, enjoyed a stint up in Wasagaming with Parks Canada, and got my start in journalism with The Uniter newspaper. With a degree in Film and extended education in journalism, sociology and environmental design, I bring a passion for storytelling, social issues and the arts to my role. I love to uncover great things happening in our community and shine a light on the incredible people I get to meet through my career.

Email
sam.duerksen@blackpress.ca

Recent Work by Sam

Unmoored and unmanaged: Derelict boats continue to pollute Peninsula waters

Unmoored and unmanaged: Derelict boats continue to pollute Peninsula waters

Local advocates describe the problem as 'frustrating'; MLA is pushing for changes to the law
Greater Victoria seniors find a canine love connection through Elder Dogs

Greater Victoria seniors find a canine love connection through Elder Dogs

Volunteers are the heart of the organization that breeds happy endings
Woman finds love of her life while therapeutic riding in Saanichton

Woman finds love of her life while therapeutic riding in Saanichton

Love in the saddle: Saanichton therapy horse is the love of woman’s life
Let your love grow: Greater Victoria shops offer perfect plants for Valentine’s

Let your love grow: Greater Victoria shops offer perfect plants for Valentine’s

Greater Victoria plant shop owners share their favourite plants to give as Valentine's Day gifts
Victoria's Spiritbox nominated for two Junos

Victoria's Spiritbox nominated for two Junos

Mother Mother from Quadra Island also received two nominations
You can't hurry love: Esquimalt coffee shop a hub for speed dating

You can't hurry love: Esquimalt coffee shop a hub for speed dating

For those lonely on Valentine's Day, there's still hope
Victoria's Stephen Fearing explores the power of empathy in song

Victoria's Stephen Fearing explores the power of empathy in song

His 15th album, coming in March 2025, is a personal exploration of Fearing's role as a songwriter
Straight from the heart: Greater Victoria Valentine's Day events

Straight from the heart: Greater Victoria Valentine's Day events

Spanning Sidney, Oak Bay, Victoria and Saanich, we've got you covered
Mad Love chef hosts pop-up at Kinu in Saanich

Mad Love chef hosts pop-up at Kinu in Saanich

Chef Dev's cultural fusion dishes will mix with an eclectic menu at Kinu along with a book signing
Judge awards View Royal dentist $1.47M after career-altering car crash

Judge awards View Royal dentist $1.47M after career-altering car crash

Dr. Cameron Harris testified to experiencing numbness in several fingers years after being rear-ended at Victoria intersection
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