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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

Voting now open for Victoria’s 2024 Best of the City awards

Voting now open for Victoria’s 2024 Best of the City awards

Celebrate and support your favourite local businesses, including in new categories
‘No Scrubs’ on Saturday lineup at Victoria’s Rifflandia Festival

‘No Scrubs’ on Saturday lineup at Victoria’s Rifflandia Festival

TLC, Oliver Tree and Sophie Ellis-Bextor among lineup for Sept. 14 of the annual festival
‘A piece of me I thought I had lost forever’: Victorian rows closer to Paralympics

‘A piece of me I thought I had lost forever’: Victorian rows closer to Paralympics

Christa Akins was paralyzed when struck by an SUV in Kelowna in 2017; now raising money for Paralympic qualifying
Five fun things to do on the Saanich Peninsula this weekend

Five fun things to do on the Saanich Peninsula this weekend

SUPs, sips, sunflowers, sea glass and scenic flights
Victoria International Wine Festival launches new event Roses and Rose

Victoria International Wine Festival launches new event Roses and Rose

Sip, savor, and smell the roses at a gala of rose wine varieties at Parkside Hotel and Spa
Alongside new thrills, Saanich Fair to have licensed bistro for 1st time in 156 years

Alongside new thrills, Saanich Fair to have licensed bistro for 1st time in 156 years

Big changes coming to the popular Saanichton Fair include an expanded midway and a new kids’ zone
Alongside new thrills, Saanich Fair to have licensed bistro for 1st time in 156 years

Alongside new thrills, Saanich Fair to have licensed bistro for 1st time in 156 years

Big changes coming to the popular Saanichton Fair include an expanded midway and a new kids’ zone
Jim Jefferies and Jimmy Carr co-headlining The Charm Offensive Tour in Victoria

Jim Jefferies and Jimmy Carr co-headlining The Charm Offensive Tour in Victoria

Tickets on sale for the Oct. 26 performance at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre
Victoria art opens a door to help local families own affordable homes

Victoria art opens a door to help local families own affordable homes

Habitat for Humanity fundraiser runs at Mayfair Shopping Centre til May 23
‘Tough pill to swallow’: Bear & Joey in Victoria set to close permanently

‘Tough pill to swallow’: Bear & Joey in Victoria set to close permanently

Owner cites pandemic, economy and unlucky timing as reasons
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