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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

Thessalon lumber mill closure is a 'significant loss for the community'

Thessalon lumber mill closure is a 'significant loss for the community'

Midway Lumber Mills Ltd. quietly shuttered operations and laid off workforce last month — after more than seven decades in business
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Councillor in Algoma District has pay suspended for provocative, aggressive manner

Councillor in Algoma District has pay suspended for provocative, aggressive manner

Township of the North Shore approves penalties and sanctions for Ward 1 Coun. Richard Welburn following reports of 'aggressive and bullying' communications with staff
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Township of North Shore goes nearly $30K over budget due to misconduct complaints

Township of North Shore goes nearly $30K over budget due to misconduct complaints

'We as taxpayers have lost faith in this government': Township of the North Shore residents express concern with overspending on integrity commissioner reports alleging breaches of conduct by council members
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BEYND LOCAL: 'Why the f--- didn't you call 911?' Dad furious after son eats pill at daycare

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

Three-year-old living with autism was found chewing on a random pill outside of a downtown daycare facility last week
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Blind River teacher reportedly terminated in wake of sexual assault charges

Blind River 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
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Court reviewing $510M legal bill from Robinson Huron Treaty settlement

Court reviewing $510M legal bill from Robinson Huron Treaty settlement

Ontario Superior Court rules in favour of Garden River First Nation and Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, which challenged the lawyers' bill earlier this year
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Rules repeatedly breached in Thessalon First Nation election, board determines

Rules repeatedly breached in Thessalon First Nation election, board determines

Appeal board says while election code breaches 'raise grave concerns about governance and rule of law' for the community, it's not enough to warrant a new election being called
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‘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
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Gunshots, garbage and feces: Sault couple awarded $500K from brutal P-Patch neighbour

Gunshots, garbage and feces: Sault couple awarded $500K from brutal P-Patch neighbour

'This was about getting peace and quiet, and getting our neighbourhood back': Fed-up residents sue neighbour after years of living beside around-the-clock chaos — and end up winning what lawyers believe is highest-ever amount for private nuisance damages
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'Did you just sh-- in the park?' Camper stinking mad over public pooping eviction

'Did you just sh-- in the park?' Camper stinking mad over public pooping eviction

Camper kicked out of Thessalon campground for open defecation by guest demands apology, termination of park employee
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