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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

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
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
Dip into soul-soothing works at Greater Victoria galleries in May

Dip into soul-soothing works at Greater Victoria galleries in May

Several spring art shows and tours are on the calendar for this month
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
Discarding throwaway culture: Victoria festival shines light on slow design

Discarding throwaway culture: Victoria festival shines light on slow design

Slow design is an 'increasingly prominent movement' says local design group
Vancouver Island chef finds source for gourmet meals just up the road

Vancouver Island chef finds source for gourmet meals just up the road

New at the helm, chef Aaron Turner has crafted a menu that ties Brentwood Bay Resort to the beautiful lands it sits on
Soaring above the pavement: Meet Victoria's silver-haired skateboarders

Soaring above the pavement: Meet Victoria's silver-haired skateboarders

Three men, close to 60 or beyond, explain why they're still doing an inherently risky sport
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