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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

Cheers to retirement: Vancouver Island beers and ciders tempt the tastebuds

Cheers to retirement: Vancouver Island beers and ciders tempt the tastebuds

Local couple highlight best spots to check out and why it's such a perfect retirement activity
On shaky ground: assessing Vancouver Island infrastructure risk in a major quake

On shaky ground: assessing Vancouver Island infrastructure risk in a major quake

Experts assess the readiness of B.C.'s capital for the next big earthquake
On shaky ground: The risks to Victoria's infrastructure in a major quake

On shaky ground: The risks to Victoria's infrastructure in a major quake

How safe is Victoria? Experts assess the city's readiness for the next big earthquake
B.C. businesses navigate retail minefield in midst of tariff war

B.C. businesses navigate retail minefield in midst of tariff war

While shoppers are avoiding U.S.-made goods, many small local retailers can't remove all the products due to the cost
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
Woman finds love of her life while therapeutic riding in Saanichton

Woman finds love of her life while therapeutic riding in Saanichton

Love in the saddle: Saanichton therapy horse is the love of woman’s life
Let your love grow: Greater Victoria shops offer perfect plants for Valentine’s

Let your love grow: Greater Victoria shops offer perfect plants for Valentine’s

Greater Victoria plant shop owners share their favourite plants to give as Valentine's Day gifts
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