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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

Crown urged to intervene in conflict over First Nations fishing rights

Crown urged to intervene in conflict over First Nations fishing rights

'This behaviour is incredibly difficult for our community, with many feeling like it is a home invasion': Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg accuses Batchewana and Garden River members of unsustainable, 'commercial-scale' poaching of walleye from northern Ontario lake
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City's first Indigenous policy advisor hopes to advance reconciliation

City's first Indigenous policy advisor hopes to advance reconciliation

'This is a position that I work from outside in': Kaitlyn Neveu working to educate city staff and advance reconciliation efforts in new role at city hall
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Eyes on the prize: Martial arts competition returns to the Sault

Eyes on the prize: Martial arts competition returns to the Sault

More than 100 competitors take part in Northern Lights Martial Arts Championships
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Outdoor piano project hits the right note in Sault Ste. Marie

Outdoor piano project hits the right note in Sault Ste. Marie

Music lovers rejoice: A new initiative is bringing live, movable performances back to downtown sidewalks
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Movement led by men addresses violence against Indigenous women and children

Movement led by men addresses violence against Indigenous women and children

Organizations in Sault Ste. Marie partner to host annual event
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First Nations warn of conflict if Ontario proceeds with Bill 5

First Nations warn of conflict if Ontario proceeds with Bill 5

'They’re looking for a world of opposition from First Nations in Ontario that are not going to just sit idly by': First Nations leadership publicly slams proposed bill that would cut 'red tape' for economic projects — and potentially erode treaty rights
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Federal cuts leave Indigenous children without vital services

Federal cuts leave Indigenous children without vital services

'If they want this program to end they're going about it in the right way,' says executive director of Indigenous child-care provider in the Sault amid large-scale cutbacks
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Local talks on missing and murdered Indigenous people continue this week

Local talks on missing and murdered Indigenous people continue this week

Feeding the Fire takes place at Cafe 4 Good on Thursday night
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Officers with downtown substation arrest over a dozen people

Officers with downtown substation arrest over a dozen people

Division 2 will eventually open its doors to walk-ins from the public once work on 180 Brock St. is complete
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Strong Minds' Run For Change raises funds for mental health and addictions

Strong Minds' Run For Change raises funds for mental health and addictions

Runners and walkers hit five-kilometre stretch of Sault Ste. Marie's waterfront Saturday
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