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Thursday, September 14, 2017
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Don Hunter posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
I started my career shooting TV film with Jake at the news assignment desk at CBC Winnipeg in 1968. To this day I believe Jake's faith in this then very young and green cameraman launched my career. I was one of those that he sent off to cover elections, floods, Royal Tours, and even stories in the Arctic. After work we often enjoyed pints at the Union Centre and Harry's bar. We curled together and took turns caring for each other's kids when Mom and Dad needed a getaway. Leaving the newsroom in 1970 for another career opportunity was made difficult if only because I would no longer be working with Jake.
I celebrate his wonderful life while offering my condolences to his family.
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John Sparks posted a condolence
Monday, January 16, 2017
In 1972 Jake offered me a job as a freelance cameraman for the CBC news room.
Changed m’life. Thanks Jake, lots of great memories.
RIP
John Sparks
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Peter Mansbridge posted a condolence
Saturday, January 14, 2017
as a young journalist I began my TV career in Winnipeg in the early 1970s. Jake was my assignment editor and even today all these years later I realize the fundamental impact he he on my journey. He cared about getting the facts right, about moving quickly, about being fair and putting stories in context. Jake was a decent, honest, fun colleague who was also a great journalist. I think of him often and I always think of him with great admiration.
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