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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.

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sam.duerksen@blackpress.ca

Recent Work by Sam

Hours after giving birth, MLA casts vote from Victoria hospital

Hours after giving birth, MLA casts vote from Victoria hospital

MLA for Esquimalt-Colwood, Darlene Rotchford, welcomes Josephine Rotchford into the world
B.C. seismologist says recent quakes don't mean the 'Big One' is on its way

B.C. seismologist says recent quakes don't mean the 'Big One' is on its way

There likely won't be any reliable warning signs prior to the next megaquake, he says
Vancouver Island seniors finding canine love connections through Elder Dogs

Vancouver Island seniors finding canine love connections through Elder Dogs

Volunteers are the heart of the organization that breeds happy endings
Unmoored and unmanaged: Derelict boats continue to pollute Island waters

Unmoored and unmanaged: Derelict boats continue to pollute Island waters

Advocates describe the problem as 'frustrating'; mid-island MP is pushing for changes to the law
Let your love grow: B.C. shops offer perfect plants for Valentine’s

Let your love grow: B.C. shops offer perfect plants for Valentine’s

If you're looking for something botanical that lasts longer than cut flowers, try these
Victoria, Gulf Island bands nominated for Junos

Victoria, Gulf Island bands nominated for Junos

Both bands have been previously nominated
You can't hurry love: speed dating grows at Vancouver Island coffee shops

You can't hurry love: speed dating grows at Vancouver Island coffee shops

For those lonely on Valentine's Day, there's still hope
Straight from the heart: a guide to Valentine's Day romance in Greater Victoria

Straight from the heart: a guide to Valentine's Day romance in Greater Victoria

Spanning Sidney, Oak Bay, Victoria and Saanich, we've got you covered
Revitalization could transform despair into hope for Victoria’s Pandora

Revitalization could transform despair into hope for Victoria’s Pandora

Upgrades are coming to Alix Goolden Performance Hall as part of a city grant, and could include a plaza co-created with Our Place Society
'I wanted to know more': New Victoria documentary uncovers African Rifles history

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

Mia Golden created her documentary, now available to stream along with other B.C. films, through TELUS STORYHIVE
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