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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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james@sootoday.com

Recent Work by James

New PPC candidate talks about eliminating the deficit — and woke culture

New PPC candidate talks about eliminating the deficit — and woke culture

Harry Jaaskelainen decries 'cultural marxism' of multiculturalsim, sexual orientation and gender identity as part of People's Party platform
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Thessalon First Nation claims fired director manipulated the chief

Thessalon First Nation claims fired director manipulated the chief

Statement of defence alleges former executive director engaged in serious misconduct in the months leading up to her dismissal — including revising her own contract several times to 'improperly enrich herself and her family'
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Elderly woman evicted from home has nowhere to go

Elderly woman evicted from home has nowhere to go

Valerie Yukich is struggling to find an affordable place to live in the Sault after being evicted by the landlord who wants to move into her apartment
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Hiring committee will select the Sault's next police chief

Hiring committee will select the Sault's next police chief

Police Services Board committee will seek out replacement for Hugh Stevenson, who abruptly resigned as city's top cop to run for the Conservatives in the upcoming federal election
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Sault pensioner must pay city $89K for a retaining wall — or potentially lose her home

Sault pensioner must pay city $89K for a retaining wall — or potentially lose her home

'God forbid anyone else gets in this situation': Bainbridge Street homeowner believes municipality didn't have to put costs of construction project on her tax roll, but city says it was a 'situation that she chose for herself'
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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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