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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

'Grow a set': Councillors in Algoma District punished for behaving badly

'Grow a set': Councillors in Algoma District punished for behaving badly

Integrity commissioner for Township of The North Shore identifies numerous code of conduct breaches, including 'disrespectful' and 'insulting' language by two councillors
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Robinson Huron Treaty chiefs denounce Métis Nation of Ontario

Robinson Huron Treaty chiefs denounce Métis Nation of Ontario

A group representing the collective interests of 21 First Nations in Robinson Huron Treaty territory has passed a declaration denouncing the Métis Nation of Ontario — over claims to Indigenous identity and historical Métis communities in the province
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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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Sault College president suing Conestoga president for calling him a ‘whore’

Sault College president 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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Report slams township reeve on St. Joseph Island for ‘belligerent’ behaviour

Report slams township reeve on St. Joseph Island for ‘belligerent’ behaviour

Former integrity commissioner also found council violated code of conduct by refusing to answer questions about hiring, including appointment of reeve's brother as a clerk
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$10B Robinson Huron Treaty settlement paid in full — and accruing $1.3M in daily interest

$10B Robinson Huron Treaty settlement paid in full — and accruing $1.3M in daily interest

Litigation team for treaty annuities claim warns against leaking sensitive information after First Nations post confidential details of disbursement process to social media
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$10B Robinson Huron Treaty settlement paid in full — and accruing $1.3M in daily interest

$10B Robinson Huron Treaty settlement paid in full — and accruing $1.3M in daily interest

Litigation team for treaty annuities claim warns against leaking sensitive information after First Nations post confidential details of disbursement process to social media
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Done deal: $10-billion Robinson Huron Treaty settlement finalized

Done deal: $10-billion Robinson Huron Treaty settlement finalized

Historic agreement officially signed by all parties; it is anticipated that funds from settlement with Canada, Ontario will begin to flow into First Nations as early as this spring
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Sault Police don't have to reveal how often they discipline their officers

Sault Police don't have to reveal how often they discipline their officers

Researcher who appealed Sault Ste. Marie Police Service decision to withhold statistics on internal disciplinary actions calls recent ruling 'huge blow to transparency in police oversight'
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