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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.

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sam.duerksen@blackpress.ca

Recent Work by Sam

Sidney rises to the top of the CRD when it comes to disaster-safe water

Sidney rises to the top of the CRD when it comes to disaster-safe water

A project receiving funding addresses vulnerabilities in the water supply and the town's aging population
Teen arrested for bear spraying BC Transit driver in downtown Victoria

Teen arrested for bear spraying BC Transit driver in downtown Victoria

The incident happened in the area of Government and Superior streets
Climate funding will bring upgrades to Victoria's Centennial Square

Climate funding will bring upgrades to Victoria's Centennial Square

The funding is part of a new program that boosts First Nations and local government projects regarding climate preparedness
Film festival in Victoria celebrates Asian Heritage Month this weekend

Film festival in Victoria celebrates Asian Heritage Month this weekend

The Vic Theatre will screen films made by Asian and Asian-Canadian filmmakers
Deliciousness by the bucket: BC CrabFest anchors in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Deliciousness by the bucket: BC CrabFest anchors in Victoria's Inner Harbour

The by-donation festival features live entertainment and activities, plus a ticketed Crab Boil
Victoria charity founder, immigrant centre honoured for mental health work

Victoria charity founder, immigrant centre honoured for mental health work

Fateh Care Charity and Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees win Island Health community service awards
Make Mom's day: 10 things to do in Greater Victoria on Mother's Day weekend

Make Mom's day: 10 things to do in Greater Victoria on Mother's Day weekend

Make it a memorable weekend with music in the park, a carnival, a magical fair, concerts and more
Immersive trips to support Indigenous tourism on Vancouver Island

Immersive trips to support Indigenous tourism on Vancouver Island

From cultural city hotspots to rustic land-based adventures, here are four trips to take across Vancouver Island
Victoria’s one-man Star Wars show takes audiences to a galaxy far away

Victoria’s one-man Star Wars show takes audiences to a galaxy far away

Charles Ross marks 'May the 4th' with a special performance, thanks to the films that have transformed his life
Victoria's Rifflandia Festival adds a day and freezes ticket prices

Victoria's Rifflandia Festival adds a day and freezes ticket prices

Tickets go on pre-sale May 2
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