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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

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
Arkells, K. Flay ready to rock Victoria

Arkells, K. Flay ready to rock Victoria

The BIG FEELINGS tour stops at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre on Nov. 16
Rapper Flo Rida spinning right round into Victoria this September

Rapper Flo Rida spinning right round into Victoria this September

The rapper, internationally known for his chart-toppers, makes his Victoria debut at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre
Vegan burger chain expanding to Victoria

Vegan burger chain expanding to Victoria

Construction is still underway at the store’s location at Fisgard Street
2nd ever Design Victoria festival elevates local design and creativity

2nd ever Design Victoria festival elevates local design and creativity

The four-day festival includes exhibits, events, workshops, films, and discussions
ART VICTORIA NOW! returns for the first time in 6 years

ART VICTORIA NOW! returns for the first time in 6 years

Victoria Arts Council’s popular juried exhibition and awards returns May 11-31 at The Bay Centre
‘It’s bittersweet’: Victoria’s Chorizo & Co. sold, to close doors in May

‘It’s bittersweet’: Victoria’s Chorizo & Co. sold, to close doors in May

Co-owner cites struggle to pay back federal loan along with last year’s inflation as major struggle
Popular Victoria brewery serves up new 4/20 beer

Popular Victoria brewery serves up new 4/20 beer

Co-owner Isaiah Archer speaks to BrewGas, anchovy hops and the fun of concocting new gimmicks
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