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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

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
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
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
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