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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's CCPA falls in love with Sense and Sensibility again

Oak Bay's CCPA falls in love with Sense and Sensibility again

A play adaptation of Jane Austen's novel continues to resonate with a college audience
Project addressing eco-anxiety in Victoria's youth receives $50K boost

Project addressing eco-anxiety in Victoria's youth receives $50K boost

Eco-Anxious Stories and Next Steps received funding from an Island Health grant program
BBB offers tips for Vancouver Islanders to avoid postal strike scammers

BBB offers tips for Vancouver Islanders to avoid postal strike scammers

The BBB warns the public to not be fooled by fake tracking numbers and false promises
Victoria Residential Builders Association names new board, award winners

Victoria Residential Builders Association names new board, award winners

Outgoing president Mike Dalton received the executive achievement award
Victoria man speaks to benefit of world's first Chikungunya vaccine

Victoria man speaks to benefit of world's first Chikungunya vaccine

The WHO shortlisted Chikungunya for priority research in 2018 and a vaccine is now available in Canada
Vancouver Island war bride reflects on love that spanned centuries

Vancouver Island war bride reflects on love that spanned centuries

Hilda Duddridge's romance began in the midst of war and continued through incredible odds, tragedy and triumph
B.C.'s capital named winner of Good Housekeeping's 2025 Family Travel Award

B.C.'s capital named winner of Good Housekeeping's 2025 Family Travel Award

Victoria named a must-see city and given the title of Eco Family Escape
Vancouver Island metal band Spiritbox nominated for Grammy

Vancouver Island metal band Spiritbox nominated for Grammy

Band was nominated in the category of Best Metal Performance for the 2024, and now the 2025 Grammy Awards
Hot on heels of 2 Grammy nominations, Jelly Roll announces Victoria show

Hot on heels of 2 Grammy nominations, Jelly Roll announces Victoria show

Country singer begins his debut national headlining tour in Victoria on March 6, 2025, at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
How a Vancouver Island man's fight for a service dog transformed his life

How a Vancouver Island man's fight for a service dog transformed his life

Operation Freedom Paws and a dog named Vision saved his life, says Courtenay's Michael Richards
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