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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.

Email
james@sootoday.com

Recent Work by James

'Residents and businesses' benefiting from police's downtown substation

'Residents and businesses' benefiting from police's downtown substation

Officers at Division 2 were active in the city's downtown during the month of May
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Sault cyclists seek safer roads in Hiawatha Highlands

Sault cyclists seek safer roads in Hiawatha Highlands

Not-for-profit group is asking the city to consider designating the area a Community Safety Zone — and dropping speed limits to at least 40 km/hr
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New restaurant opening in the Sault this week

New restaurant opening in the Sault this week

Smitty's Restaurant & Lounge set to open its McNabb St. location this Monday
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Scott says province needs to stand up to Trump

Scott says province needs to stand up to Trump

Chris Scott says using Canadian steel for public infrastructure projects will bolster economic growth in the Sault and northern Ontario in the midst of an ongoing trade war with the U.S.
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Sault Police face $1.9M deficit amid staffing and overtime costs

Sault Police face $1.9M deficit amid staffing and overtime costs

New report suggests city's police service will remain in the red throughout 2025 because of overstaffing and inflated overtime costs
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Bail for man charged with murder will be decided in July

Bail for man charged with murder will be decided in July

A proposal for the release of Montana Lewis — charged with murder in the 2020 stabbing death of 19-year-old Samuel Graham — was heard in a packed courtroom on Tuesday
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Excessive heat causes office closures at local building

Excessive heat causes office closures at local building

Ongoing HVAC issues have resulted in health-care providers and other tenants temporarily closing their doors to the public amid soaring temperatures in the Doctor's Building
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Helping Hands receives $39K grant from province for full-time employee

Helping Hands receives $39K grant from province for full-time employee

Sault Ste. Marie MPP Chris Scott announced funding during organization's annual barbecue and yard sale on Saturday
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GALLERY: Batchewana First Nation celebrates National Anishinaabe Day

GALLERY: Batchewana First Nation celebrates National Anishinaabe Day

First Nation hosted family activities and a powwow at Rankin Arena on Saturday to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day
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Bad weather not stopping Algoma Ride for Autism

Bad weather not stopping Algoma Ride for Autism

The annual motorcycle ride has raised money to help Algoma Autism Foundation provide programming and social events for families in the Sault and area since 2013
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