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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

Lawyers' fees for new court cases to come out of treaty settlement dollars

Lawyers' fees for new court cases to come out of treaty settlement dollars

Matters to be heard in Ontario Superior Court will cut into Robinson Huron Treaty annuities settlement — and could potentially delay distribution of settlement funds to 21 First Nations
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First Nations ask court to review $510M in legal fees paid in treaty annuities claim

First Nations ask court to review $510M in legal fees paid in treaty annuities claim

'We did not want to take this route': Garden River and Atikameksheng Anishnawbek leadership dispute hefty legal tab paid out to law firm for work on Robinson Huron Treaty annuities claim, which led to historic $10B settlement for 21 First Nations
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BEYOND LOCAL: Sault renter caught in legal battle with out-of-town landlord

BEYOND LOCAL: Sault renter caught in legal battle with out-of-town landlord

Numbered company led by CPM Properties co-director Nels Moxness facing lawsuit, fines — and potential repossession of a Morin Street home — on top of ongoing complaints over questionable property management
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Robinson Huron Treaty chiefs denounce Métis Nation of Ontario

Robinson Huron Treaty chiefs denounce Métis Nation of Ontario

A group representing the collective interests of 21 First Nations in Robinson Huron Treaty territory has passed a declaration denouncing the Métis Nation of Ontario — over claims to Indigenous identity and historical Métis communities in the province
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'Very grateful': Court unfreezes Gen7 Fuel bank accounts

'Very grateful': Court unfreezes Gen7 Fuel bank accounts

Indigenous gas station chain had bank accounts frozen as part of insolvency proceedings for former fuel supplier, resulting in company being unable to pay for fuel deliveries
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Orazietti suing Conestoga president for calling him a ‘whore’

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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'The urgency is there:' Group proposes Anishinaabe language trust from $10B RHT settlement

'The urgency is there:' Group proposes Anishinaabe language trust from $10B RHT settlement

Proposed amendment to disbursement agreement would see money set aside for language programming in Robinson Huron Treaty territory
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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: $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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