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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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PHOTOS: Vietnamese fashion, food, culture liven up Victoria's Ship Point
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September 22, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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'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
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An AI innovation out of B.C., poised to transform the future of women's cancer care, could be coming to Victoria.

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Women's cancer treatment in Victoria could get AI boost
The ProMisE test, developed by leading researchers at BC Cancer and UBC, revolutionizes the treatment of endometrial cancer
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September 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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A B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) member has died following a medical emergency while on the picket line on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The incident occurred on the same day as a separate bear spray attack on BCGEU picketers outside the Royal B.C. Museum.

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BCGEU member dies on Douglas Street picket line in Saanich
The union member, whose identity has not been shared, suffered a medical emergency
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September 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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A petition is calling out a 'crisis' with student accessibility at UVic. Student Claire Fenton said she originally chose UVic because of its accommodations and is now 'incredibly angry' policies have recently changed, due to significant growing demand.
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Petition calls out 'crisis' with student accessibility at UVic
Claire Fenton said she is 'incredibly angry' about the university's changed accessibility accommodations, put in place to address growing demand
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September 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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I had the pleasure of seeing Hilda again one year after her 100th birthday. She is such a sweetheart and full of zest!

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West Shore war bride rings in 101st with joy, style, and stories to tell
Hilda Duddridge is described as a 'huge inspiration' by those around her
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September 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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This will be a topic of hot discussion in the coming months in Victoria.
September 4, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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"It's such a no-brainer idea."

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A first for Greater Victoria: marine-friendly storage opens in Sidney
Harbour Haven Self Storage is a first-class facility for boaters, part of a bold new development in Van Isle Marina
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September 3, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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Specialized government experts hit the picket lines in Victoria
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Specialized government experts hit the picket lines in Victoria
Government licensed professionals lined Douglas and Blanshard streets Tuesday
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September 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM