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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

First Nation claims fired director manipulated the chief

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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'I’m in a damn pickle': Evicted elderly woman fears being homeless

'I’m in a damn pickle': Evicted elderly woman fears being homeless

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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'It's uninhabitable': Tenants rail against vermin, other deplorable conditions at apartment

'It's uninhabitable': Tenants rail against vermin, 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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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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