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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

BEYOND LOCAL: Niigaaniin Services repurposing tree nursery to grow fresh food

BEYOND LOCAL: Niigaaniin Services repurposing tree nursery to grow fresh food

Indigenous social services agency sees Thessalon First Nation's Bio Centre as a hub of opportunity for food sovereignty, land-based detox and alternative justice for First Nations along the north shore
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THE BIG READ: Finding Emma, a residential school victim who never came home

THE BIG READ: Finding Emma, a residential school victim who never came home

A little girl from Garden River First Nation vanished without a trace after being taken to a Thunder Bay residential school. More than a century later, a relative has finally pieced together her tragic story
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Ron James bringing the laughs to the River Run Centre

Ron James bringing the laughs to the River Run Centre

Veteran comic comes to The River Run Centre on Feb. 29
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ONTARIO: First Nation chiefs vote to assert jurisdiction over cannabis operations

ONTARIO: First Nation chiefs vote to assert jurisdiction over cannabis operations

Cannabis resolution passed during All Ontario Chiefs Conference in Sault Ste. Marie Thursday
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Dog to reunite with Guelph owners following border crossing misadventure

Dog to reunite with Guelph owners following border crossing misadventure

United States Coast Guard save dog from uninhabited Michigan island after it crossed the ice from Canada
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The Barra MacNeils bring East Coast Christmas to Guelph

The Barra MacNeils bring East Coast Christmas to Guelph

'Cape Breton kitchen party meets midnight mass' takes the stage December 10 at the River Run Centre
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Catholic school board trying to reconcile church's ties to residential school (3 photos)

Catholic school board trying to reconcile church's ties to residential school (3 photos)

Residential school survivor talks abuse, healing with Catholic educators following Pope's refusal to apologize
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Steel tariff exemption 'wasn’t some big favour,' says prime minister (12 photos)

Steel tariff exemption 'wasn’t some big favour,' says prime minister (12 photos)

Reasons for optimism, caution abound during Justin Trudeau's visit to the Sault
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