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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

'The good ones go too soon': Sault lawyer remembered as 'champion of the underdog'

'The good ones go too soon': Sault lawyer remembered as 'champion of the underdog'

Shadrach 'Shad' McCooeye died earlier this week at the age of 37; 'Shad is literally the best person you could have to talk to, and to take your case on'
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'We always knew who we were': Métis mark 20th anniversary of historic Powley ruling

'We always knew who we were': Métis mark 20th anniversary of historic Powley ruling

New documentary highlights epic legal battle — spurred on by moose harvesting charges against a Sault-area family — that ended with Supreme Court recognizing and affirming Métis rights
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First Nations rally against Métis self-government legislation

First Nations rally against Métis self-government legislation

Chiefs of Ontario and others stage demonstration in Ottawa against Bill C-53, which First Nations leaders say will open the door for Métis Nation of Ontario to look at 'treaties, land claims and usurping First Nation rights'
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Karen Bell elected chief of Garden River First Nation

Karen Bell elected chief of Garden River First Nation

Anishinabek Police Service sergeant and former band councillor defeats incumbent Andy Rickard by nearly 200 votes to lead new-look band council
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Métis recognize 20th anniversary of historic Powley court decision

Métis recognize 20th anniversary of historic Powley court decision

Métis Nation of Ontario to release new documentary highlighting the decade-long legal battle — spurred on by moose harvesting charges against a Sault-area family — that ended with the Supreme Court recognizing and affirming Métis rights
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Boardwalk stabbing victim released from hospital

Boardwalk stabbing victim released from hospital

GoFundMe campaign launched to help offset medical expenses for Liam Frenette, who is receiving health-care services at home after falling victim to random attack
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EXCLUSIVE: Retired justice slammed by RHT litigation chair for 'extremely negative' report

EXCLUSIVE: Retired justice slammed by RHT litigation chair for 'extremely negative' report

Community sessions 'went well' overall, says the litigation fund's chair, in contrast to the situation described by former Office of Mizhinawe leader Harry LaForme in a resignation letter circulated this week
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Garden River First Nation ready to roll with new licence plates

Garden River First Nation ready to roll with new licence plates

Ontario plates with the community logo were officially introduced Wednesday
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BREAKING: Harry LaForme abruptly resigns from Office of Mizhinawe

BREAKING: Harry LaForme abruptly resigns from Office of Mizhinawe

Retired judge was chosen in April to lead consultations with Robinson Huron Treaty communities about proposed annuities settlement; scathing resignation letter cites 'appalling behaviour' of others 'utterly inconsistent with Anishinaabe protocol and tradition'
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Infamous downtown property transformed into student residence

Infamous downtown property transformed into student residence

New owner has made good on his pledge to revamp 314 Albert Street East, more than a year after the former property owner was slapped with $120K in provincial fines
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