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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

New police unit to target Toronto gangs trafficking drugs on First Nations

New police unit to target Toronto gangs trafficking drugs on First Nations

United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin (UCCM) Anishnaabe Police says enforcement unit informed by Indigenous communities plagued by 'massive' levels of gang activity
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Garden River First Nation members demand answers on treaty settlement

Garden River First Nation members demand answers on treaty settlement

Small group gathered outside band office say they've been left in the dark when it comes to their share of historic $10B settlement for past Robinson Huron Treaty annuities
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UCCM Anishnaabe Police launch new unit to combat drug trafficking, gang activity

UCCM Anishnaabe Police launch new unit to combat drug trafficking, gang activity

'They want a drug unit, they want to see officers doing this type of work': Police chief says newly created unit informed by First Nations plagued by drugs, gangs and violence
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Former Thessalon First Nation director sues band for $850K over 'wrongful termination'

Former Thessalon First Nation director sues band for $850K over 'wrongful termination'

Mary Jane Wardell claims she was employed by the First Nation for 32 years before being fired and kicked out of the band office without cause
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Orazietti suing Conestoga president for calling him a ‘whore’

Orazietti suing Conestoga president for calling him a ‘whore’

In newly filed lawsuit, Sault College and its president claim they were defamed by John Tibbits in a fiery back-and-forth over international student cap earlier this year
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'The urgency is there:' Group proposes Anishinaabe language trust from $10B RHT settlement

'The urgency is there:' Group proposes Anishinaabe language trust from $10B RHT settlement

Proposed amendment to disbursement agreement would see money set aside for language programming in Robinson Huron Treaty territory
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Owner of old hospital site sued for $118K by security company

Owner of old hospital site sued for $118K by security company

RLP Security Services claims Leisure Meadows Community Living, pair of numbered companies, still owe tens of thousands of dollars for security at properties in the Sault
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SIU investigating Sault Police over alleged custody injuries

SIU investigating Sault Police over alleged custody injuries

Ontario's police watchdog looking into pair of custody injuries that allegedly occurred earlier this year
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'False and inflammatory': Soo Greyhounds deny claims made by former goalie

'False and inflammatory': Soo Greyhounds deny claims made by former goalie

In newly filed statement of defence, team seeks to have Tucker Tynan's $300K lawsuit alleging negligence and racial harassment thrown out of court — with costs
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Weekend smash-and-grab by butter tart bandit puts spotlight on downtown security

Weekend smash-and-grab by butter tart bandit puts spotlight on downtown security

'I’m very much concerned with the direction that things are going': Downtown Association chair looks to police for crime stats after reports of break-ins, criminal activity downtown
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