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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

Carney 'trampled Indigenous rights' while employed at Brookfield, says NDP member of Parliament

Carney 'trampled Indigenous rights' while employed at Brookfield, says NDP member of Parliament

Churchill-Keewatinook Aski MP Niki Ashton says court battle between Mississauga First Nation and Brookfield is an example of the prime minister's track record of ignoring Indigenous rights
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Assault charge dropped against Garden River band councillor

Assault charge dropped against Garden River band councillor

Kristy Dawn Jones handed 12-month peace bond following court hearing on Tuesday
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'It's uninhabitable': Sault tenants rail against vermin and other deplorable conditions at apartment

'It's uninhabitable': Sault tenants rail against vermin and other deplorable conditions at apartment

People living at Midtown Residential say they're fed up with vermin, leaking ceilings and overall neglect of building, which is maintained by SID Management
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Garden River First Nation council member charged with assault

Garden River First Nation council member charged with assault

Kristy Dawn Jones was charged by Anishinabek Police Service in January following an alleged incident that happened on Christmas Day
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Former director sues Thessalon First Nation for wrongful dismissal

Former director sues Thessalon First Nation for wrongful dismissal

Lesley Boulrice is seeking more than $477,000 in damages, alleging the First Nation breached its contract after terminating her last year
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'He's going to suffer for all of this': Mom worried after Jordan's Principle funding paused

'He's going to suffer for all of this': Mom worried after Jordan's Principle funding paused

Garden River First Nation woman wonders how seven-year-old son will receive care for autism symptoms after funding stops flowing next month
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'Not in my backyard': Many neighbours slam Sault transitional housing project

'Not in my backyard': Many neighbours slam Sault transitional housing project

$14.8M housing project geared towards Indigenous men met with questions, concerns, and anger during information session Thursday night
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'Every second night there is a gun call' – Firearm incidents increasing in the Sault

'Every second night there is a gun call' – Firearm incidents increasing in the Sault

'It has been significant, and it does worry me': City's chief of police says year-over-year increase in firearm incidents linked to rise in drug activity
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Indigenous patrons at Westside Cafe claim they're being discriminated against

Indigenous patrons at Westside Cafe claim they're being discriminated against

'There is no racism, and the Indigenous people who come in here know him very well and they like him,' cafe's owner says
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'I think it’s stupid': Long-time teacher celebrates 100th birthday with humour

'I think it’s stupid': Long-time teacher celebrates 100th birthday with humour

'I’m so glad people would bother for little old me': Well-wishers gather at long-term care home Saturday to celebrate soon-to-be centenarian Kay McMaster
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