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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

Victoria Film Fest 2025: more films, more venues, same community charm

Victoria Film Fest 2025: more films, more venues, same community charm

The lineup for the Feb. 7-16 event boasts most feature films ever in its 31-year history
Vancouver Island restaurant scene looks to pivot to profit in 2025

Vancouver Island restaurant scene looks to pivot to profit in 2025

Experts think high-volume, unique restaurants that keep costs low more likely to survive
Royal BC Museum's wildlife photographer exhibit captures fleeting beauty

Royal BC Museum's wildlife photographer exhibit captures fleeting beauty

Nanaimo-based marine conservation photojournalist Shane Gross took the Adult Grand Title Winner photo
Royal BC Museum’s wildlife photographer exhibit captures fleeting beauty

Royal BC Museum’s wildlife photographer exhibit captures fleeting beauty

Island-based marine conservation photojournalist Shane Gross took the Adult Grand Title Winner photo
Vancouver Island book shop shares favourite books of 2024

Vancouver Island book shop shares favourite books of 2024

Care to cozy up with a good book over the holidays? Here are some picks
Oak Bay's CCPA falls in love with Sense and Sensibility again

Oak Bay's CCPA falls in love with Sense and Sensibility again

A play adaptation of Jane Austen's novel continues to resonate with a college audience
Victoria metal band Spiritbox receives second Grammy nomination

Victoria metal band Spiritbox receives second Grammy nomination

The band was nominated in the category of Best Metal Performance for the 2024, and now the 2025 Grammy Awards
Hot on heels of 2 Grammy nominations, Jelly Roll announces Island show

Hot on heels of 2 Grammy nominations, Jelly Roll announces Island show

Country singer begins his debut national headlining tour in Victoria on March 6, 2025, at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
At the galleries: Works capture the vividness of nature

At the galleries: Works capture the vividness of nature

Plus, Oak Bay Artists' Fall Studio Tour runs this month
Stage fright: Curtain set to rise on Atomic Vaudeville's Halloween cabaret

Stage fright: Curtain set to rise on Atomic Vaudeville's Halloween cabaret

CRONE-O-PHOBIA explores feminist issues with humour and Halloween fun
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