Samantha Duerksen
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Journalist and feature writer at Victoria News, editor of Tweed magazine.
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
https://www.oakbaynews.com/local-news/greater-victoria-reaches-economic-crossroads-report-warns-8269443
13 days ago
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Victoria News
14 days ago
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
https://www.saanichnews.com/local-news/saanich-resident-on-a-mission-to-map-the-gaps-in-ocean-floor-discovery-8240321
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PHOTOS: Vietnamese fashion, food, culture liven up Victoria's Ship Point
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15 days ago
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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
seɫɫÉmah, also known as Joan Morris, opens up ahead of Orange Shirt Day
https://www.vicnews.com/community/forgivness-needs-to-happen-8252714
15 days ago
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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
https://www.vicnews.com/local-news/womens-cancer-treatment-in-victoria-could-get-ai-boost-8257186
17 days ago
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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
https://www.saanichnews.com/local-news/bcgeu-member-dies-on-douglas-street-picket-line-in-saanich-8263672
17 days ago
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Victoria News
19 days ago
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
https://www.vicnews.com/local-news/petition-calls-out-crisis-with-student-accessibility-at-uvic-8244696
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19 days ago
If you're cancelling streaming subscriptions, you could do worse than to find some news outlets and subscribe. Whether local papers or special-interest publications, there's small companies, non-profits, and worker-owned outlets now. Subscription revenue is the most reliable way to support them.
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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
https://www.vicnews.com/community/westshore-war-bride-rings-in-101st-with-joy-style-and-stories-to-tell-8245507
25 days ago
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This will be a topic of hot discussion in the coming months in Victoria.
add a skeleton here at some point
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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
https://www.vicnews.com/local-news/a-first-for-greater-victoria-marine-friendly-storage-opens-in-sidney-8176695
about 1 month ago
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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
https://www.vicnews.com/local-news/specialized-government-experts-hit-the-picket-lines-in-victoria-8226929
about 1 month ago
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Who else has been in a book club and struggled to finish reading the book on time? đââïž I think I'm going to have to try this.
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A unique book club is silently spreading through Greater Victoria
Since the first B.C. chapter started in Victoria, Silent Book Club has expanded across B.C. and now into the West Shore
https://www.vicnews.com/community/a-unique-book-club-is-silently-spreading-through-greater-victoria-8175468
about 1 month ago
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Samantha Duerksen
Victoria News
about 1 month ago
'At every point, the system made his condition worse': Victoria father joins others demanding action on B.C.'s toxic drug crisis.
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'At every point, the system made his condition worse': Victoria father
B.C. families demand action on toxic drug crisis as 2,000 more have died since last year's Overdose Prevention Day gathering
https://www.vicnews.com/local-news/at-every-point-the-system-made-his-condition-worse-victoria-father-8226298
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Members of the Overdose Prevention Day crowd who have lost a loved one due to the toxic drug supply in B.C. lay on the steps of the legislature on Sept. 1.
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about 1 month ago
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Victoria News
about 2 months ago
A new crosswalk in Sidney has stirred up pride and emotions for veterans.
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New crosswalk in Sidney stirs up pride and emotions for veterans
Several veterans applauded Sidney's support and hope the crosswalk will educate the next generations
https://www.vicnews.com/local-news/new-crosswalk-in-sidney-stirs-up-pride-and-emotions-for-veterans-8178905
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Samantha Duerksen
Victoria News
2 months ago
A pop-op âBrutal B.C. Souvenir Shopâ in Victoria takes aim at the B.C. government's controversial wolf cull, now entering its second decade.
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âBrutal B.C. Souvenir Shopâ in Victoria takes aim at controversial wolf cull
The pop-up will educate tourists and locals on the ongoing wolf cull, now entering it's second decade
https://www.vicnews.com/local-news/brutal-bc-souvenir-shop-in-victoria-takes-aim-at-controversial-wolf-cull-8162624
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Samantha Duerksen
Victoria News
3 months ago
Victoria doctor leads team towards lifesaving cancer immunotherapy research
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Victoria doctor leads team towards lifesaving cancer immunotherapy research
Dr. Brad Nelson named Lynda and Murray Farmer Immunotherapy Research Chair with BC Cancer
https://www.vicnews.com/local-news/victoria-doctor-leads-team-towards-lifesaving-cancer-immunotherapy-research-8096130
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Victoria News
3 months ago
Experts discover southern resident orcas use kelp for social grooming
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Experts discover southern resident orcas use kelp for social grooming
Whales' interaction with bull kelp called a 'unique behaviour' by researchers at the Centre for Whale Research
https://www.vicnews.com/local-news/orcas-rub-each-other-with-kelp-ro-cement-social-bonds-improve-hygeine-study-8091227
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Victoria councillors plan to press province on help with downtown housing
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Victoria councillors plan to press province on help with downtown housing
Request comes one week after council endorsed a community wellness and safety plan, with a heavy focus on downtown
https://www.vicnews.com/local-news/victoria-councillors-plan-to-press-province-on-help-with-downtown-housing-8090523
3 months ago
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Samantha Duerksen
Victoria News
3 months ago
Work begins on $400M ferry terminal in Victoria's Inner Harbour
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Work begins on $400M ferry terminal in Victoria's Inner Harbour
The Belleville Terminal Redevelopment Project will cost $416 million and is expected to be complete in 2028
https://www.vicnews.com/local-news/work-begins-on-400m-ferry-terminal-in-victorias-inner-harbour-8090739
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Victoria News
4 months ago
'Game changer': All-electric, wave-skimming hydrofoil ferry could launch new route between downtown and Royal Bay
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Hydrofoil ferry demo turns heads in Victoria, hints at Royal Bay connection
'Game changer': All-electric, wave-skimming vessel could launch new route between downtown and Royal Bay
https://www.vicnews.com/local-news/hydrofoil-ferry-demo-turns-heads-in-victoria-hints-at-royal-bay-connection-8074490
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Samantha Duerksen
The New York Times
4 months ago
The largest manhunt in Minnesotaâs history came to an end late Sunday when a man accused of assassinating a state lawmaker and shooting another was finally captured, after SWAT teams used drones to track him crawling through a wooded area outside Minneapolis. Follow live updates.
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Minnesota Shootings Live Updates: Man Charged With Murdering Lawmaker
Vance Boelter was captured late Sunday after a two-day manhunt that put the state on edge. He was charged with second-degree murder in the attacks, which killed a state lawmaker and wounded another.
https://trib.al/oy8ajkI
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40-plus live acts, roaming performers thrill crowds at FernFest
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PHOTOS: 40-plus live acts, roaming performers thrill crowds at FernFest
The festival's three stages drew in hundreds of spectators
https://www.vicnews.com/community/photos-40-plus-live-acts-roaming-performers-thrill-crowds-at-fernfest-8073966
4 months ago
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Stumbled on this story during my lunch breakâone woman I interviewed missed being hit by the truck by just 10 seconds.
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Near miss: Truck sends tree crashing into yard of Victoria home
Resident says she missed being struck by truck by seconds
https://www.vicnews.com/local-news/near-miss-truck-sends-tree-crashing-into-yard-of-victoria-home-8062781
4 months ago
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Deliciousness by the bucket: BC CrabFest anchors in Victoria's Inner Harbour
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Deliciousness by the bucket: BC CrabFest anchors in Victoria's Inner Harbour
The by-donation festival features live entertainment and activities, plus a ticketed Crab Boil
https://www.vicnews.com/local-news/deliciousness-by-the-bucket-bc-crabfest-anchors-in-victorias-inner-harbour-7992568
5 months ago
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Victoria News
5 months ago
Carney pledges to 'build, baby, build' as Liberals get minority win
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ELECTION 2025: Liberal win projected with Mark Carney as Prime Minister
Poilievre places 2nd in his Carleton riding, while Singh announces he will step down as NDP leader
https://www.vicnews.com/news/election-2025-liberal-win-projected-with-mark-carney-as-prime-minister-7971512
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Health care, housing and Trump top issues for Langford students in mock vote
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Health care, housing, Trump top issues for Langford students in mock vote
Spencer Middle School took part in the Student Vote Canada program on Monday, April 28
https://www.vicnews.com/local-news/health-care-housing-trump-top-issues-for-langford-students-in-mock-vote-7971498
5 months ago
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Victoria News
5 months ago
Follow live results for the 2025 Canadian Federal Election here:
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Canada Election 2025: Live Results
Polls close at 7 p.m. PDT
https://www.vicnews.com/news/canada-election-2025-live-results-7970178
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Why America Canât Conquer Canada -
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Why America Canât Conquer Canada - Macleans.ca
Donald Trumpâs nonsensical threats are an attempt to distract from his own countryâs self-destruction
https://macleans.ca/society/canada-51st-state-america/
5 months ago
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Samantha Duerksen
60 Minutes
5 months ago
And now, a note on Bill Owens who, until this past week, was the executive producer of 60 Minutes. Weâll be back next week with another edition of 60 Minutes.
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Greater Victoria resident recalls aftermath of Filipino festival carnage
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Greater Victoria resident recalls aftermath of Filipino festival carnage
The death toll is now at 11, with many more seriously injured
https://www.vicnews.com/local-news/greater-victoria-resident-recalls-aftermath-of-filipino-festival-carnage-7970172
5 months ago
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Here's a fun one of recent! Meet Victoria's silver-haired skateboarders.
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Soaring above the pavement: Meet Victoria's silver-haired skateboarders
Three men, close to 60 or beyond, explain why they're still doing an inherently risky sport
https://www.vicnews.com/community/soaring-above-the-pavement-meet-victorias-silver-haired-skateboarders-7887609
6 months ago
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Absolutely shocked The Challengers was passed for an Oscar's Best Score nominee. That soundtrack was key to making that movie the masterpiece it was. I sought out that movie just because of the soundtrack.
9 months ago
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A hilarious, interesting and morbid article, all-in-one, from my coworker, Ben Fenlon. Read more on the Salish Sea serial killer!
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Death on the Strait: Sooke sea otter exposed as 'Salish Sea serial killer'
The wolf in sea otter's clothing has a rap sheet longer than the âColwood crawlâ at rush hour
https://www.sookenewsmirror.com/local-news/death-on-the-strait-sooke-sea-otter-exposed-as-salish-sea-serial-killer-7766313
9 months ago
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Music hall renovations and potentially a plaza are part of efforts to revitalize Victoria's Pandora Avenue, which has long been the site of a homeless encampment. Here's how advocates for the homeless, the City and the Conservatory are working together.
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Revitalization could transform despair into hope for Victoriaâs Pandora
Upgrades are coming to Alix Goolden Performance Hall as part of a city grant, and could include a plaza co-created with Our Place Society
https://www.vicnews.com/local-news/revitalization-could-transform-despair-into-hope-for-victorias-pandora-7773496
9 months ago
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