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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

Fans surprised by ‘Vancouver Island’ Whitecaps as MLS squad hosts Mexican side

Fans surprised by ‘Vancouver Island’ Whitecaps as MLS squad hosts Mexican side

‘Caps announce temporary name change for Feb. 7 match just outside Victoria in Langford
B.C.’s Atom Egoyan intertwines opera, film in deeply personal ‘Seven Veils’

B.C.’s Atom Egoyan intertwines opera, film in deeply personal ‘Seven Veils’

Director’s latest being screened at the 30th Victoria Film Festival
Life derailed: Long COVID still gnawing at B.C. long after pandemic fades

Life derailed: Long COVID still gnawing at B.C. long after pandemic fades

Long, slow path of a constrained self facing thousands dealing with lingering effects of the virus
Glamour, power and punk rock defiance found in B.C. burlesque show

Glamour, power and punk rock defiance found in B.C. burlesque show

‘Burlesque has always been political and it’s always been radical but there’s an interesting shift’
Best Christmas movies to watch this holiday based on movie taste

Best Christmas movies to watch this holiday based on movie taste

From Hallmark heartfelt to a Silent Night of retribution, Christmas time brings noteworthy cinema
Pet separation anxiety grew amid the pandemic: here’s how to help

Pet separation anxiety grew amid the pandemic: here’s how to help

Pet experts give advice on helping reduce problematic behaviours
Victoria Cider Co. took a risk making keeved cider, but the results set them apart

Victoria Cider Co. took a risk making keeved cider, but the results set them apart

A lifelong dream creates prize-winning keeved cider
With target access at 24/7: Pink Shirt Day a reminder of the impact of cyberbullying

With target access at 24/7: Pink Shirt Day a reminder of the impact of cyberbullying

Amanda Todd’s mother hopes to help other families by sharing her story
How to avoid scammers from selling your home from underneath you

How to avoid scammers from selling your home from underneath you

After two home title fraud scams in Toronto, the Better Business Bureau offers tips to avoid this scam
Cineplex Odeon offering free popcorn – and Colonel Kernel tattoos – on Jan. 19

Cineplex Odeon offering free popcorn – and Colonel Kernel tattoos – on Jan. 19

Cineplex’s free temporary tattoo for National Popcorn Day inspired by B.C. man
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