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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

Indigenous patrons at cafe claim they're being discriminated against

Indigenous patrons at 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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Pre-trial dates set for trio indicted in Sault Ste. Marie's largest fentanyl bust

Pre-trial dates set for trio indicted in Sault Ste. Marie's largest fentanyl bust

Richard Brewster, Leyla Ibrahim and Tequar Jones to face trial by jury later this year for allegedly trafficking large amounts of fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine
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Police officer denied bail for alleged probation breach

Police officer denied bail for alleged probation breach

Const. Jarrott Forsyth faces criminal charges for allegedly communicating with same woman he pleaded guilty to assaulting and threatening to kill, court documents show
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Councillor docked pay for breaching code of conduct again

Councillor docked pay for breaching code of conduct again

'This was a tough one for me to swallow:' Ward 1 Coun. Richard Welburn sees pay suspended for 15 days over 'pattern of repeated behaviour'
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'This is the scale of what's needed': Ontario NDP leader unveils $4B plan for more doctors

'This is the scale of what's needed': Ontario NDP leader unveils $4B plan for more doctors

Marit Stiles announces plan to recruit 3,500 doctors across the province, with pledge to take immediate action within the first 100 days in office
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'This is not right at all:' Victim's mother frustrated with release of son's killer

'This is not right at all:' Victim's mother frustrated with release of son's killer

Eric Mearow — notorious for his role in Wesley Hallam's horrific slaying and dismemberment — was released from custody last month
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'Group of everyday Canadians' unite to buy SID Development properties in the Sault and beyond

'Group of everyday Canadians' unite to buy SID Development properties in the Sault and beyond

Investors collectively known as BIG North Capital Inc. now own nearly 200 rental properties across northern Ontario after insolvent, out-of-town landlords lose them in CCAA proceedings
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Canadian musicians Greig Nori, Deryck Whibley sue each other over sex abuse claims

Canadian musicians Greig Nori, Deryck Whibley sue each other over sex abuse claims

Court documents obtained by SooToday reveal duelling lawsuits launched in wake of shocking sex abuse allegations detailed in explosive memoir written by Sum 41 frontman
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Court approves sale of nearly 50 Sault properties owned by insolvent landlords

Court approves sale of nearly 50 Sault properties owned by insolvent landlords

Corporations linked to SID Developments expected to hemorrhage more than 300 properties across Ontario as real estate empire crumbles
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