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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

'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
Sault’s Greig Nori, Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley follow through on threats to sue each other

Sault’s Greig Nori, Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley follow through on threats to sue each other

Statements of claim have now been filed by both parties, vehemently disputing each other's accounts of their previous sexual relationship
Northern Ont. teacher reportedly terminated in wake of sexual assault charges

Northern Ont. teacher reportedly terminated in wake of sexual assault charges

72-year-old educator for Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board faces multiple charges over sex abuse allegations involving two students at a school in Blind River
'Why the f--- didn't you call 911?' Dad furious after son eats pill at Sault daycare

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

Three-year-old living with autism was found chewing on a random pill outside of a downtown daycare facility last week
Sum 41 frontman slams Treble Charger frontman over sex abuse allegations

Sum 41 frontman slams Treble Charger frontman over sex abuse allegations

'I stand behind every word that’s in my book, 100 per cent': Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 takes issue with being called a 'liar' by former manager and Treble Charger frontman Greig Nori, who Whibley claims sexually abused him after 'grooming' the singer
‘Long time coming’: Human remains, artifacts reclaimed by Mississauga First Nation

‘Long time coming’: Human remains, artifacts reclaimed by Mississauga First Nation

First Nation holds repatriation ceremony after Canadian Museum of History returns sacred items wrongfully taken from historical site by archaeologists decades ago
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
Decision reserved in court challenge of $510M lawyers' bill for RHT annuities claim

Decision reserved in court challenge of $510M lawyers' bill for RHT annuities claim

Chiefs of Garden River, Atikameksheng Anishnawbek believe lawyers responsible for $10B settlement were overpaid by more than $400M; no timeline given for court's decision
'We have not been good treaty partners,' says Crown-Indigenous Relations minister

'We have not been good treaty partners,' says Crown-Indigenous Relations minister

Gary Anandasangaree says Crown needs to hammer out 'fair and amicable' agreement on future treaty annuities in wake of recent Supreme Court decision
'The right thing': Anishinaabe burial grounds fenced off at Blind River golf course

'The right thing': Anishinaabe burial grounds fenced off at Blind River golf course

Town cordoned off two wooded areas at its golf course earlier this year after Mississuaga First Nation informed council of their historical significance
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