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Sam Houpt
Sam Houpt is a Multi-Skilled Journalist with CTV News Ottawa contributing content to television, radio and digital platforms.
Raised in Peterborough, ON, Sam is new to the capitol and excited to report on stories of all shapes and sizes that impact the community.
Sam graduated from Mohawk College’s journalism program in 2018. He then completed an internship at Cable 14 in Hamilton, and worked for three years as a Videographer Journalist for Global Peterborough, regularly contributing live content to Global Toronto. Sam joined the CTV News team in December 2023.
On the side, Sam enjoys exploring the city with his partner, playing music, video games, tinkering with technology, and spending time with family - including his cat, Basil.
He speaks English and some French.
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FROM ACROSS CANADA...
Toronto
- More than 115 cases of eye damage reported in Ontario after solar eclipse
- Loud boom in Hamilton caused by propane tank, police say
Montreal
- 'Do I ghost her again?': Quebec minister's office ignores questions on housing as a human right
- Couple wins right to stay in Verdun apartment despite building being converted to supervised housing
Northern Ontario
- Sophie Gregoire Trudeau on navigating post-political life, co-parenting and freedom
- Police in northern Ont. attacked by person they found lying in the street
London
- City of London missed application deadline for federal reimbursement of shelter costs for asylum claimants
- Increased police presence in Tillsonburg
Vancouver
- Calls for changes to Hwy. 5 after CN Rail worker killed in head-on collision
- 1 man in custody after suspicious fire at Surrey townhome, RCMP say
Edmonton
- 'So damn undemocratic': Edmonton mayor reacts to legislation granting province power to fire councillors or veto local bylaws
- DonAir force takes over at Oilers playoff games
Calgary
- 'It's been a wonderful ride': Reunited 'X-Men' cartoon voice cast excited to meet fans new and old at Calgary Expo
- Warmer, windy Saturday ahead for Calgary
Winnipeg
- Avs rally for 6-2 win over Jets in Game 3
- 'All these families are now scrambling': Gimli parents concerned about policy changes to child care
Saskatoon
- Saskatoon police investigating after body found at recycling facility
- Four people arrested after attempted armed robbery in Saskatoon
Vancouver Island
- Saanich to consider amalgamating fire department with Victoria, Esquimalt, Oak Bay
- B.C. composer with debilitating condition realizes dream of scoring movie
NATIONAL HEADLINES...
Canada
- AFN chief says Air Canada offered a 15% discount after her headdress was mishandled
- 'Violation': CSIS had officer investigated after she reported a superior raped her
Entertainment
- B.C. composer with debilitating condition realizes dream of scoring movie
- Aerosmith's Steven Tyler wins dismissal for good of sexual assault lawsuit
World
- Harvey Weinstein due back in court, while a key witness weighs whether to testify at a retrial
- U.S. President Joe Biden says he's 'happy to debate' Donald Trump. Trump says he's ready to go
Health
- 'Too young to have breast cancer': Rates among young Canadian women rising
- More than 115 cases of eye damage reported in Ontario after solar eclipse
Politics
- Sophie Gregoire Trudeau on navigating post-political life, co-parenting and freedom
- Canada allocates millions for drone production, ammunition to support Ukraine
