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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

Aspiring hip hop artist charged in huge drug bust back in custody

Aspiring hip hop artist charged in huge drug bust back in custody

Court documents show that Richard Brewster — an alleged gang member accused of trafficking large quantities of illicit drugs in the Sault — has been charged with failing to comply with a release order
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Sault man arrested in L.A. for woman’s murder now faces charges in Arizona

Sault man arrested in L.A. for woman’s murder now faces charges in Arizona

Court records show Jeffery Primeau's charges in Los Angeles have been dismissed, but he's been extradited to Arizona on new charges — including second-degree murder
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Trial dates still not set for man charged in daughter's overdose death

Trial dates still not set for man charged in daughter's overdose death

'This needs to be dealt with': Judge says matter involving manslaughter charge against Paul Firlotte — in relation to the death of his 13-year-old daughter — should have gone to trial two months ago
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Corrections officer accused of sexually assaulting inmates wants out on bail

Corrections officer accused of sexually assaulting inmates wants out on bail

Derek Morgan was denied bail last month after he was charged with three counts of sexual assault and one count of forcible confinement
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Coalition preparing for layoffs and job losses at Algoma Steel

Coalition preparing for layoffs and job losses at Algoma Steel

The Canadian Skills Training and Employment Coalition is working towards a plan to retrain steel plant employees amid economic uncertainty in the Sault
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MPP Chris Scott absent from court as his case continues

MPP Chris Scott absent from court as his case continues

Chris Scott is accused of assaulting his spouse with a high chair during a Sept. 19 incident
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'Cuz We Can': Businessman behind Gen7 Fuel facing fraud charges

'Cuz We Can': Businessman behind Gen7 Fuel facing fraud charges

OPP allege Glenn Page used a forged document to defraud a company of $1.23 million and provided a forged financial statement to a bank
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Bail hearing delayed for man charged in the Sault's largest drug bust

Bail hearing delayed for man charged in the Sault's largest drug bust

Dejour Jones faces drug trafficking charges after police seized more than 10 kilograms of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine
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Sault siblings claim top prize at video game developers competition

Sault siblings claim top prize at video game developers competition

'It's about helping people come together:' Canadian studio featuring Aric and Leslie McBay claim grand prize in a global competition for its democracy-themed video game
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How a committee behind An Evening at Hogwarts helps fund cancer care locally

How a committee behind An Evening at Hogwarts helps fund cancer care locally

Each year, a committee of dedicated volunteers step up to create a Harry Potter-themed experience in support of the Sault Area Hospital Foundation's Cancer Care Program
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