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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

‘They’re survivors’: B.C. man wants to build new dorm for Tanzanian students

‘They’re survivors’: B.C. man wants to build new dorm for Tanzanian students

Successful girls dorm already built by Canadian Harambe Education Society, Stelly’s Secondary School
Popular Vancouver Island brewery serves up new 4/20 beer

Popular Vancouver Island brewery serves up new 4/20 beer

Co-owner Isaiah Archer speaks to BrewGas, anchovy hops and the fun of concocting new gimmicks
Carole James speaks to Parkinson’s, perseverance and life after B.C. politics

Carole James speaks to Parkinson’s, perseverance and life after B.C. politics

Former longtime groundbreaking NDP MLA finding meaning through family
Mother Mother to open 2025 tour in Victoria

Mother Mother to open 2025 tour in Victoria

The indie-rock group will play at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre
BC Writers Summit returning for 4th annual online event

BC Writers Summit returning for 4th annual online event

The festival helps writers strengthen their works and showcases talks with award-winning authors
9-time Juno winners The Arkells ready to rock Vancouver Island

9-time Juno winners The Arkells ready to rock Vancouver Island

The BIG FEELINGS tour stops at Victoria’s Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre on Nov. 16
Rapper Flo Rida spinning right round into Victoria this September

Rapper Flo Rida spinning right round into Victoria this September

The rapper, internationally known for his chart-toppers, makes his Victoria debut at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre
Vegan burger chain expanding to Victoria

Vegan burger chain expanding to Victoria

Construction is still underway at the store’s location at Fisgard Street
Royal BC Museum gets $250K donation to digitize Indigenous AV collection

Royal BC Museum gets $250K donation to digitize Indigenous AV collection

Landmark donation from Wesik Family Foundation fuels museum’s audio-visual digitization project
REZZ, Ja Rule, Tokyo Police Club among 1st-night performers at Victoria’s Rifflandia

REZZ, Ja Rule, Tokyo Police Club among 1st-night performers at Victoria’s Rifflandia

The music festival takes place over one weekend in September on Matullia Lands in Rock Bay
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