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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

B.C. man speaks to the benefits of world's first Chikungunya vaccine

B.C. man speaks to the benefits of world's first Chikungunya vaccine

The WHO shortlisted tropical virus for priority research in 2018, vaccine is now available in Canada
Vancouver Island metal band Spiritbox nominated for Grammy

Vancouver Island metal band Spiritbox nominated for Grammy

Band was nominated in the category of Best Metal Performance for the 2024, and now the 2025 Grammy Awards
How a Vancouver Island man's fight for a service dog transformed his life

How a Vancouver Island man's fight for a service dog transformed his life

Operation Freedom Paws and a dog named Vision saved his life, says Courtenay's Michael Richards
Safe scaring: B.C. police offer 4 tips for a spooktacular Halloween

Safe scaring: B.C. police offer 4 tips for a spooktacular Halloween

Live, laugh, scare safely as you prepare to have sone Oct. 31 fun
B.C.'s Spiritbox wins Best International Live Artist at Heavy Music Awards

B.C.'s Spiritbox wins Best International Live Artist at Heavy Music Awards

The group scored another big win in an already wildly successful year
Ongoing B.C. heat wave means steps needed to protect your pets

Ongoing B.C. heat wave means steps needed to protect your pets

Five tips for keeping your dog cool in the summer
Seal pup rescued in Victoria after human interference

Seal pup rescued in Victoria after human interference

'It is easy to be driven by emotion and do the wrong thing,' says assistant manager of Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society
Lost giant painted teacup may rest at bottom of B.C. harbour: former mayor

Lost giant painted teacup may rest at bottom of B.C. harbour: former mayor

The lost piece, which remains to be recovered, gives a glimpse into Oak Bay history
Victoria music festival Rifflandia announces full lineup

Victoria music festival Rifflandia announces full lineup

Singer-songwriter Feist is the latest headliner announced, performing Sunday of the festival
Sarah McLachlan coming to Victoria, honouring album’s 30th anniversary

Sarah McLachlan coming to Victoria, honouring album’s 30th anniversary

The Nov. 20 show at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre is the final show of the tour
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