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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

‘A piece of me I thought I had lost forever’: Victorian rows closer to Paralympics

‘A piece of me I thought I had lost forever’: Victorian rows closer to Paralympics

Christa Akins was paraylzed when struck by an SUV in Kelowna in 2017; now raising money for Paralymic qualifing
‘No Scrubs’ on Saturday lineup at Victoria’s Rifflandia Festival

‘No Scrubs’ on Saturday lineup at Victoria’s Rifflandia Festival

TLC, Oliver Tree and Sophie Ellis-Bextor among lineup for Sept. 14 of the annual festival
Luca Fogale brings authenticity to Victoria stage on June 1

Luca Fogale brings authenticity to Victoria stage on June 1

The Burnaby-born singer-songwriter, 33, performs at McPherson Playhouse
Jim Jefferies and Jimmy Carr co-headlining The Charm Offensive Tour in Victoria

Jim Jefferies and Jimmy Carr co-headlining The Charm Offensive Tour in Victoria

Tickets on sale for the Oct. 26 performance at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre
Victoria art opens a door to help local families own affordable homes

Victoria art opens a door to help local families own affordable homes

Habitat for Humanity fundraiser runs at Mayfair Shopping Centre til May 23
Down the Lees new album speaks to climate disaster, imposter syndrome, resilience

Down the Lees new album speaks to climate disaster, imposter syndrome, resilience

The post-rock band releases highly anticipated album Dirt on May 3, followed by a B.C. tour
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
Music festivals galore in Victoria this summer

Music festivals galore in Victoria this summer

From Rifflandia to JazzFest, here are five of the top music festivals in Victoria in 2024
Greater Victoria holds 4 of top 100 brunch spots in Canada: OpenTable

Greater Victoria holds 4 of top 100 brunch spots in Canada: OpenTable

Brunch is perfect for Mother’s Day, coming up on May 12
She grew up with the feminist movement and started a Victoria choir

She grew up with the feminist movement and started a Victoria choir

Elizabeth MacIsaac’s passion for highlighting women’s voices shines with Ensemble Laude’s new album Vox Femina
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