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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

Sault College's Orazietti suing Conestoga president for calling him a ‘whore’

Sault College's 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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$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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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

The March break tradition has grown from humble beginnings into the largest hockey tournament for First Nations youth in Ontario
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Court judgment gives Canada, Ontario 60 days to pay out $10B treaty settlement

Court judgment gives Canada, Ontario 60 days to pay out $10B treaty settlement

Partial judgement ordering funds to be transferred to 21 First Nations included in 1850 Robinson Huron Treaty handed down in Ontario Superior Court this week
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Thessalon First Nation taken to Federal Court over election appeal process

Thessalon First Nation taken to Federal Court over election appeal process

Band members have applied for a judicial review after First Nation blocked appointed committee from overseeing election appeals, a direct violation of election code
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EXCLUSIVE: Gen7 Fuel founder subject of OPP investigation

EXCLUSIVE: Gen7 Fuel founder subject of OPP investigation

Court filings reveal that Glenn Page — who is being sued by his former company for allegedly using misappropriated funds to build a chain of Indigenous-run discount gas stations and live a luxurious lifestyle — is being investigated over 'missing computer data'
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Final signatory signs onto $10.5B treaty settlement

Final signatory signs onto $10.5B treaty settlement

Garden River First Nation last community to sign off on historic settlement agreement between Robinson Huron Treaty beneficiaries, Canada and Ontario; settlement now officially a done deal
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Former OHL player charged in viral golf club attack

Former OHL player charged in viral golf club attack

Man faces one charge of assault with a weapon in connection with Sept. 2 incident at Sault Ste. Marie Golf Club that has been viewed millions of times on social media
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Métis recognize 20th anniversary of historic Powley court decision

Métis recognize 20th anniversary of historic Powley court decision

Métis Nation of Ontario to release new documentary highlighting the decade-long legal battle — spurred on by moose harvesting charges against a Sault-area family — that ended with the Supreme Court recognizing and affirming Métis rights
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