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James Hopkin

James Hopkin

James worked as a video journalist for CTV Northern Ontario in Sault Ste. Marie, APTN National News in Halifax and CBC News in Saskatoon prior to joining SooToday in 2017.
He has worked on television, radio, print and digital news platforms at different points in his career.
Born and raised on Manitoulin Island, James is a proud member of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory.

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Recent Work by James

BEYND LOCAL: 'Why the f--- didn't you call 911?' Dad furious after son eats pill at daycare

BEYND LOCAL: 'Why the f--- didn't you call 911?' Dad furious after son eats pill at daycare

Three-year-old living with autism was found chewing on a random pill outside of a downtown daycare facility last week
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'Pretty bogus': Ontario chiefs seek clarity on historic Métis communities

'Pretty bogus': Ontario chiefs seek clarity on historic Métis communities

First Nations leadership call on Métis National Council to make public its review of six Ontario Métis communities, including Georgian Bay
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BEYOND LOCAL: Anishinaabe painter on a mission to Indigenize public spaces through art

BEYOND LOCAL: Anishinaabe painter on a mission to Indigenize public spaces through art

Lucia Laford — also known by her Anishinaabe name, Waawaaskone Kwe — was one of eight artists chosen by the province-wide festival to highlight their work through its Creatives in Residence program
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BEYOND LOCAL: Sault renter caught in legal battle with out-of-town landlord

BEYOND LOCAL: Sault renter caught in legal battle with out-of-town landlord

Numbered company led by CPM Properties co-director Nels Moxness facing lawsuit, fines — and potential repossession of a Morin Street home — on top of ongoing complaints over questionable property management
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BEYOND LOCAL: $10B Treaty settlement paid in full — and accruing $1.3M daily interest

BEYOND LOCAL: $10B Treaty settlement paid in full — and accruing $1.3M daily interest

Litigation team for treaty annuities claim warns against leaking sensitive information after First Nations post confidential details of disbursement process to social media
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BEYOND LOCAL: 'Our reputation has been harmed' - Gen7 Fuel alleges harassment by KPMG

BEYOND LOCAL: 'Our reputation has been harmed' - Gen7 Fuel alleges harassment by KPMG

Discount chain of First Nations gas stations claims court-appointed monitor overseeing restructuring of former fuel supplier is engaging in 'deliberate campaign' to get banks to close its accounts and freeze company assets
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'Best week of the year': Area teams excited to play in Little NHL event

'Best week of the year': Area teams excited to play in Little NHL event

'We spend our week encouraging, supporting and showing the love to our children as a Rama community,' says Rama First Nations chief
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Surviving the game: Ted Nolan tackles racism in hockey memoir

Surviving the game: Ted Nolan tackles racism in hockey memoir

'Knowledge is the thing that’s going to get us out of her,' says former NHL coach of the year, who opens up about a hockey career dogged by racism
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Former OHL player charged in viral golf club attack (VIDEO)

Former OHL player charged in viral golf club attack (VIDEO)

Man faces one charge of assault with a weapon in connection with Sept. 2 incident at golf club that has been viewed millions of times on social media
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BEYOND LOCAL: Niigaaniin Services repurposing tree nursery to grow fresh food

BEYOND LOCAL: Niigaaniin Services repurposing tree nursery to grow fresh food

Indigenous social services agency sees Thessalon First Nation's Bio Centre as a hub of opportunity for food sovereignty, land-based detox and alternative justice for First Nations along the north shore
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