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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

'I wanted to know more': New Victoria doc uncovers African Rifles history

'I wanted to know more': New Victoria doc uncovers African Rifles history

Mia Golden created her documentary, now available to stream along with other B.C. films, through TELUS STORYHIVE
Victoria Film Fest 2025: more films, more venues, same community charm

Victoria Film Fest 2025: more films, more venues, same community charm

The lineup for the Feb. 7-16 event boasts most feature films ever in its 31-year history
Festival of Trees theft robs Victoria family of sentimental jersey

Festival of Trees theft robs Victoria family of sentimental jersey

The Mills family had all items from their sponsored tree taken in an after-hours theft which was caught on video
Saanich-Gulf Islands MP Elizabeth May takes aim at Trump in viral speech

Saanich-Gulf Islands MP Elizabeth May takes aim at Trump in viral speech

'We do not aspire to be the 51st state,' May said
Royal BC Museum’s wildlife photographer exhibit captures fleeting beauty

Royal BC Museum’s wildlife photographer exhibit captures fleeting beauty

Island-based marine conservation photojournalist Shane Gross took the Adult Grand Title Winner photo
Greater Victoria restaurant scene looks to pivot to profit in 2025

Greater Victoria restaurant scene looks to pivot to profit in 2025

Experts think high-volume, unique restaurants that keep costs low more likely to survive
Royal BC Museum's wildlife photographer exhibit captures fleeting beauty

Royal BC Museum's wildlife photographer exhibit captures fleeting beauty

Island-based marine conservation photojournalist Shane Gross took the Adult Grand Title Winner photo
Victoria show part of Blue Moon Marquee's plans for a bold 2025

Victoria show part of Blue Moon Marquee's plans for a bold 2025

The Juno award-winning band plans to push into new musical territory
Victoria restaurants feeling the heat from steadily rising rents

Victoria restaurants feeling the heat from steadily rising rents

Rent increases, sometimes up to 40 per cent, have challenged the way the industry does business
Victoria book shop shares favourite books of 2024

Victoria book shop shares favourite books of 2024

Care to cozy up with a good book over the holidays? Here are some picks
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