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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

Oak Bay mayor puts floating teacup skills up against Olympians seeking revenge

Oak Bay mayor puts floating teacup skills up against Olympians seeking revenge

This will be Kevin Murdoch's fifth race
Before and after photos show startling difference of Saanich park restoration

Before and after photos show startling difference of Saanich park restoration

Neighbourhood groups ask for community support in making their efforts last
Greater Victoria asked to weigh in on region's economic future at open house

Greater Victoria asked to weigh in on region's economic future at open house

Rising Economy Open House is free and will present opportunities to engage in solutions and network
A living history: How Victoria's Folktoria shares stories in song and dance

A living history: How Victoria's Folktoria shares stories in song and dance

Folktoria will fill Centennial Square with the sights and sounds of dozens of cultures May 31 and June 1
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 police seek witnesses and video of suspected Johnson Street arson

Victoria police seek witnesses and video of suspected Johnson Street arson

The suspected arson happened on April 24 and police have shared surveillance video images
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