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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

Greater Victoria businesses navigate retail minefield in midst of tariff war

Greater Victoria 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
Cheers to retirement: Greater Victoria beers and ciders tempt the tastebuds

Cheers to retirement: Greater Victoria beers and ciders tempt the tastebuds

Local couple highlight best spots to check out and why it's such a perfect retirement activity
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
Victoria’s Caffe Fantastico adds neighbouring Fol Epi Bakery to its menu

Victoria’s Caffe Fantastico adds neighbouring Fol Epi Bakery to its menu

The owners of Caffe Fantastico have purchased the neighbouring business in Dockside Green
Victoria's Brasserie L'Ecole sets the table for new ownership this spring

Victoria's Brasserie L'Ecole sets the table for new ownership this spring

Cafe Brio co-owners have acquired the Government Street restaurant
Women Who Dare: Saanich's Carol Turnbull 'the glue' for 164 volunteers

Women Who Dare: Saanich's Carol Turnbull 'the glue' for 164 volunteers

Carol Turnbull has over a decade of experience as an executive director in Victoria's non-profit sector
Women who dare: Meet B.C.'s jobs minister from Oak Bay-Gordon Head

Women who dare: Meet B.C.'s jobs minister from Oak Bay-Gordon Head

Diana Gibson faces challenges with a tumultuous global economy but finds footing in her values, innovation and opportunity
A woman with vision: Trina Mendria brings bold eyewear to Greater Victoria

A woman with vision: Trina Mendria brings bold eyewear to Greater Victoria

Trina Mendria's approach to eyewear is 'anything but ordinary'
UVic seismologist says recent quakes don't mean the 'Big One' is on its way

UVic 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
Greater Victoria art galleries pop with bold colours and statements in March

Greater Victoria art galleries pop with bold colours and statements in March

The Pop Movement continues to visit Victoria; 'fake news' takes over one gallery's website
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