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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

B.C.’s capital named winner of Good Housekeeping’s 2025 Family Travel Award

B.C.’s capital named winner of Good Housekeeping’s 2025 Family Travel Award

Victoria named a must-see city and given the title of Eco Family Escape
Victoria man speaks to benefit of world's first Chikungunya vaccine

Victoria man speaks to benefit of world's first Chikungunya vaccine

The WHO shortlisted Chikungunya for priority research in 2018 and a vaccine is now available in Canada
Victoria named winner of Good Housekeeping's 2025 Family Travel Awards

Victoria named winner of Good Housekeeping's 2025 Family Travel Awards

Victoria named Eco Family Escape and chosen out of hundreds of submissions
Paparazzi Nightclub in Victoria announces second location in former VEC space

Paparazzi Nightclub in Victoria announces second location in former VEC space

Encore, the second location, is set to open in 2025
Victoria metal band Spiritbox receives second Grammy nomination

Victoria metal band Spiritbox receives second Grammy nomination

The band was nominated in the category of Best Metal Performance for the 2024, and now the 2025 Grammy Awards
Hot on heels of 2 Grammy nominations, Jelly Roll announces Victoria show

Hot on heels of 2 Grammy nominations, Jelly Roll announces Victoria show

Country singer begins his debut national headlining tour in Victoria on March 6, 2025, at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
Ria Mae sings for hope, help and home Friday night in Victoria

Ria Mae sings for hope, help and home Friday night in Victoria

Juno nominee performs at concert fundraiser for Community Living Victoria, supporting those with intellectual disabilities
Victoria veteran reflects on horrors of war and power of love

Victoria veteran reflects on horrors of war and power of love

Roy Kenneth Jones uses family love to heal from the memories of war
Langford war bride reflects on a love that spanned the centuries

Langford war bride reflects on a love that spanned the centuries

Hilda Duddridge's romance began in the midst of war and continued through incredible odds, tragedy and triumph
Sidney artist draws on veterans' sacrifice for inspiration

Sidney artist draws on veterans' sacrifice for inspiration

Sidney artist Odette Laroche uses Victoria mural to raise awareness for homeless veterans
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