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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

Drag show uplifts Island's 'underrepresented' senior 2SLGBTQIA+ community

Drag show uplifts Island's 'underrepresented' senior 2SLGBTQIA+ community

Amica Jubilee House resident says July 16th fundraiser show could help like-minded seniors connect
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
Legends, new heroes set to shine at 40th Islands Folk Festival

Legends, new heroes set to shine at 40th Islands Folk Festival

Attendees and campers can enjoy performances by Valdy, James Keelaghan, Big Little Lions, and many more at Providence farm
Vancouver Island animal lover helps aging dogs find love

Vancouver Island animal lover helps aging dogs find love

Victoria resident Vicky Michaels stepped up to become Saanich to Sidney Pawd leader for ElderDog after high demand for services
'Solid drummer, even better human': Music helps Island drummer battle cancer

'Solid drummer, even better human': Music helps Island drummer battle cancer

Tony Green hasn't missed a beat during his two-year battle with rare blood cancer
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," said assistant manager of Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society
Street team launches to keep Vancouver Island club-goers safe

Street team launches to keep Vancouver Island club-goers safe

'If you lend your ear and your heart, most people have a story that they'll share with you'
'Why it's important to be visibly queer': Pride fest-goers share stories

'Why it's important to be visibly queer': Pride fest-goers share stories

Vancouver Islanders stories of love, resilience, defiance and change from the past few decades of Victoria Pride
Retiring Island MLA set to pass insights to next generation

Retiring Island MLA set to pass insights to next generation

With retirement on the horizon, Murray Rankin reflects on political career and advice for high school students
5 Victoria restaurants named best for outdoor dining in Canada

5 Victoria restaurants named best for outdoor dining in Canada

OpenTable's list includes 27 B.C. restaurants
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