Sam Duerksen
Community Content Coordinator and Editor at Chemainus Valley Courier
Assistant Managing Editor at Black Press Media
Journalist, assistant managing editor for Greater Victoria news hub @blackpressmedia, editor Tweed Magazine. 📧[email protected]
Articles
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5 days ago |
peninsulanewsreview.com | Sam Duerksen
Things are going according to plan for Saanich on projects dealing with biodiversity, urban forests and housing. The District of Saanich claimed medals in two of six categories at this year's Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC) Awards for Excellence in Planning. The PIBC Awards recognize the professional work and accomplishments of members across B.C. and the Yukon.
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6 days ago |
peninsulanewsreview.com | Sam Duerksen
A new study led by the University of Victoria shows that natural climate solutions could be found in the underwater kelp forests that line Canada's coastlines. The research team set out to estimate how much carbon the ecosystems might be capturing and storing in the ocean, and whether that carbon stays out of the atmosphere long enough to be considered a natural climate solution.
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1 week ago |
peninsulanewsreview.com | Sam Duerksen
FernFest wrapped up Saturday (June 14) after two days of art, community, and a steady stream of live performance. Colouring Fernwood Square from June 13 to 14, the neighbourhood festival put on by Fernwood NRG saw 40-plus live acts over three stages, 90-plus local vendors, food trucks, live painting, a kids zone and more. Crowds flocked out to listen, shop, sway, spin, dance, eat and connect during the festival's 28th year.
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2 weeks ago |
abbynews.com | Sam Duerksen
A new UVic study has identified gaps in health-care services for a particularly vulnerable group: people experiencing homelessness who live with brain injuries, mental health issues and substance-use disorders. The study, involving 163 community stakeholders, including individuals with lived experience, found that the current health-care system is not designed to address these overlapping issues holistically. “There is plenty of research detailing the burden of these conditions ...
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2 weeks ago |
nanaimobulletin.com | Sam Duerksen
A Fairfield woman is thanking her lucky stars after a 5-ton delivery truck crashed into a tree that toppled onto her driveway, just seconds before she arrived home. "I was literally turning into the driveway when it happened," Amanda Butler said. "A truck came hurtling down," she said, pointing to tire skid marks on the driveway on a hill across the street near the intersection of Memorial Crescent. "It was really close to hitting me ...
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Cannot wait for this fantastic lineup at Victoria Film Fest! There will be a record number of feature films this year. https://t.co/jZ0HVFAYJL via @VictoriaNews
Aftermath of Saturday's storm at Gonzales Beach @VictoriaNews @OakBayNews https://t.co/UBRsAkt1md
If you’ve ever wondered how to create your own seasonal mantle arrangements, Julie, owner and floral designer at Fleuris Orchard & Blooms, shares her top tips. https://t.co/4b1ynBIfsX via @VictoriaNews