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

BEYOND LOCAL: $10B Treaty settlement paid in full — and accruing $1.3M 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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BEYOND LOCAL: 'Our reputation has been harmed' - Gen7 Fuel alleges harassment by KPMG

BEYOND LOCAL: 'Our reputation has been harmed' - Gen7 Fuel alleges harassment by KPMG

Discount chain of First Nations gas stations claims court-appointed monitor overseeing restructuring of former fuel supplier is engaging in 'deliberate campaign' to get banks to close its accounts and freeze company assets
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'A gathering of our nations': Little NHL celebrates 50 years

'A gathering of our nations': Little NHL celebrates 50 years

Markham is hosting the March 11 to 14 event that has grown into the largest hockey tournament for First Nations youth in Ontario
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Surviving the game: Former NHL coach tackles racism in hockey memoir

Surviving the game: Former NHL coach tackles racism in hockey memoir

Former NHL coach of the year from Garden River First Nation Ted Nolan opens up about a hockey career dogged by racism in his book, Life in Two Worlds
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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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Can drones be used to fly goods across the border? Ontario and Michigan want to find out

Can drones be used to fly goods across the border? Ontario and Michigan want to find out

Feasibility study surrounding commerical expansion of drone technology expected to be completed before the end of this year
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The lasting impacts of the residential school system on my own family

The lasting impacts of the residential school system on my own family

Village Media reporter James Hopkin talks openly about the residential school system — something he was forbidden to do growing up
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Comedian Ron James brings Full Throttle tour to Newmarket

Comedian Ron James brings Full Throttle tour to Newmarket

Tickets are nearly sold out for the Canadian legend's show at the NewRoads Performing Arts Centre Feb. 23
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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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