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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

Hermann’s Upstairs in Victoria to close, jazz club to remain open

Hermann’s Upstairs in Victoria to close, jazz club to remain open

Not enough revenue from food and beverage, club closure temporary at this point
‘It’s an Island story’: Anne of Green Gables The Musical comes to Victoria

‘It’s an Island story’: Anne of Green Gables The Musical comes to Victoria

A conversation with CCPA directors on the college’s upcoming 25th anniversary production
Turning a page to celebrate Women’s Day

Turning a page to celebrate Women’s Day

Staff from Russell Books give their top five book picks
Popular crooner Matt Dusk set to play five shows on Vancouver Island

Popular crooner Matt Dusk set to play five shows on Vancouver Island

The Toronto-based, JUNO nominated singer sings Tony Bennett on the Island April 20-25
Five fun things to do in Victoria this March

Five fun things to do in Victoria this March

Theatre, trivia, International Women’s Day celebrations, photography exhibits and more
West Shore school cast turns back time, opens refrigerator door to charm

West Shore school cast turns back time, opens refrigerator door to charm

Over 40 students are putting on the musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone from March 7-10
Viral Vancouver Island hip-hop duo don pink for kindness

Viral Vancouver Island hip-hop duo don pink for kindness

Schools will stand against bullying with Pink Shirt Day Canada National Broadcast Show on Feb. 28
Fundraiser set for beloved Victoria radio host battling with Stage 4 cancer

Fundraiser set for beloved Victoria radio host battling with Stage 4 cancer

Radio host Dylan Willows to be celebrated March 19 by artists whose lives he’s touched
Rarest day on the calendar draws attention to some of our rarest diseases

Rarest day on the calendar draws attention to some of our rarest diseases

Fundraiser allows access to treatment, outpouring boosts morale
Greater Victoria Pink Shirt Day: Bullying affects adults, too

Greater Victoria Pink Shirt Day: Bullying affects adults, too

Therapeutic counsellor says bullying is a common source of relational, emotional wounding
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