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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

UVic report targets gaps in care for brain injuries and homelessness

UVic report targets gaps in care for brain injuries and homelessness

'There is plenty of research detailing the burden of these conditions ... but far less on how to best support them'
Near miss: Truck sends tree crashing into yard of Victoria home

Near miss: Truck sends tree crashing into yard of Victoria home

Resident says she missed being struck by truck by seconds
Oak Bay mayor puts floating teacup skills up against Olympians seeking revenge

Oak Bay mayor puts floating teacup skills up against Olympians seeking revenge

This will be Kevin Murdoch's fifth race
A living history: How Victoria's Folktoria shares stories in song and dance

A living history: How Victoria's Folktoria shares stories in song and dance

Folktoria will fill Centennial Square with the sights and sounds of dozens of cultures May 31 and June 1
Teen arrested for bear spraying BC Transit driver in downtown Victoria

Teen arrested for bear spraying BC Transit driver in downtown Victoria

The incident happened in the area of Government and Superior streets
Deliciousness by the bucket: BC CrabFest anchors in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Deliciousness by the bucket: BC CrabFest anchors in Victoria's Inner Harbour

The by-donation festival features live entertainment and activities, plus a ticketed Crab Boil
Make Mom's day: 10 things to do on the South Island this Mother's Day weekend

Make Mom's day: 10 things to do on the South Island this Mother's Day weekend

Make it a memorable weekend with music in the park, a carnival, a magical fair, concerts and more
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
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
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