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Samantha Duerksen
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I'm a writer and journalist (Victoria News) with a passion for politics, health and compelling community stories – also editor of Tweed magazine and a feature writer for Boulevard.

Artist and cat sitter on the side. 🖌🐈
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One of the most lopsided results you'll ever see in a poll, from our weekend Washington Post poll www.washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
January 5, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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New year, new looks: Victoria stylist shares men’s fashion tips

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January 5, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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When abuse happens at work: what the Saanich Red Barn case reveals
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Group says Saanich voyeurism case brings deeper issues to light - Saanich News
Expert says the case involving non-consensual recordings highlights how employers can prevent abuse
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December 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Had so much fun working on this one! Amazing looks put together by Emily Hamel of House of Savoy.
December 15, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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It all started when Reverend Sr. Ingrid Andersen was “feeling a bit sad” because her son and daughter-in-law were unable to join her at Christmas. “I was thinking nobody should be alone at Christmas ... And I said, you know, I’ve got this crazy idea.”

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Colwood church addresses ‘pandemic of loneliness’ with free Christmas lunch - Peninsula News Review
Reverend describes first lunch as ‘most fun I’ve had at a Christmas day since I was a kid’
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December 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM
It's the season for soups: here are five tips to throw the coziest of soup parties.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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SIPP pitches economic value to Greater Victoria councils amid budget talks

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SIPP pitches economic value to Greater Victoria councils amid budget talks - Peninsula News Review
CEO Aaron Stone highlights regional accomplishments, new 2030 economic plan and structural challenges
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December 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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New calf sighted with B.C.’s endangered orcas a ‘huge, welcome surprise’.

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December 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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The pies must go on: Victoria Pie Co. makes a revival in Greater Victoria

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The pies must go on: Victoria Pie Co. makes a revival in Greater Victoria - Victoria News
A former employee was green lit to continue the legacy of a beloved local business
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November 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Victoria dives into possibility of expanded Gorge swim dock
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November 25, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Victoria’s first female chief sees new path ahead for VicPD

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November 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Victoria Police seek local training academy to ease officer shortage

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November 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Victoria opens new 100% donor-funded cancer support centre

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November 14, 2025 at 9:36 PM
I always love walking by Christ Church Cathedral, but especially so in the #fall. #Victoria
November 11, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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A Victoria cancer team is building next-gen ‘sport CARs’ to take on solid tumours, with promising results so far.

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November 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Victoria council is weighing deep program cuts, including funding for Canada Day and the Bike Valet, to keep the city's portion of the tax hike to 4%.

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Victoria council sharpens knives for program cuts to keep tax hike to 4% - Victoria News
Bike valet, Canada Day festivities and youth bus pass among the items on the chopping block
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November 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Victoria council defeats motion to close supervised drug‑consumption sites
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November 7, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Victoria revises affordable housing incentive after low developer interest

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November 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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‘Many difficult decisions ahead’: Victoria budget cut talk has begun. Victoria council has agreed to keep the youth bus pass program, but has voted to eliminate other programs.

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‘Many difficult decisions ahead’: Victoria budget cut talk begins - Victoria News
Victoria council has agreed to keep the youth bus pass program, but eliminated other programs
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November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Where to get lunch in downtown Victoria for under $12

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Where to get lunch in downtown Victoria for under $12 - Victoria News
As restaurant costs rise, here’s where you can still grab a good meal downtown for a relatively cheap price
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October 22, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Island Health contract for outreach clinic serving marginalized patients ends; doctor says program is vital and should continue
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700 of Peninsula’s most vulnerable patients to lose clinic space in 2026
Island Health contract for outreach clinic serving marginalized patients ends; doctor says program is vital and should continue
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October 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Greater Victoria is at a tipping point, and without "urgent and coordinated action," the region's economy risks falling into further stagnation, warns the South Island Prosperity Partnership (SIPP).

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Greater Victoria reaches economic crossroads, report warns
South Island Prosperity Partnership says young workers are leaving, affordability is worsening, and businesses are under strain
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September 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Saanich resident on a mission to map the gaps in ocean floor discovery
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Saanich resident on a mission to map the gaps in ocean floor discovery
Tim Kearns said he 'can't help but get excited' about the potential to map a new frontier with help from global leaders
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September 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
PHOTOS: Vietnamese fashion, food, culture liven up Victoria's Ship Point
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September 22, 2025 at 8:34 PM
'Forgiveness needs to happen': Kuper Island survivor breaks cycle of hatred
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'Forgiveness needs to happen': Kuper Island survivor breaks cycle of hatred
seɫɫəmah, also known as Joan Morris, opens up ahead of Orange Shirt Day
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September 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM