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.

Email: [email protected]

Recent Work by James

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

Nov 12, 2022 8:55 PM Read more >

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

Jun 25, 2022 9:30 AM Read more >

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

Jan 15, 2022 4:15 PM Read more >

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

Cannabis resolution passed during All Ontario Chiefs Conference in Sault Ste. Marie Thursday

Jun 13, 2019 3:56 PM Read more >

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

Apr 7, 2018 6:59 PM Read more >

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

Mar 14, 2018 11:37 AM Read more >