The brutal stabbing death of 23-year-old Renee Sweeney rocked the City of Sudbury to its core on Jan. 27, 1998.
Police searched for her killer for two decades and finally charged Robert Steven Wright, who was 18 years old at the time of the murder, in Dec. 2018.
After several delays, the trial began Feb. 21, 2023, just after the 25th anniversary of Sweeney's death. The jury delivered a guilty verdict after five weeks of testimony.
CTVNewsNorthernOntario.ca has compiled all of the case coverage below, including archival news footage, the arrest, trial, verdict and now that the publication ban is lifted, we can reveal some exclusive extras.
Meeting on Tuesday, city council in Sudbury voted to lift development charges for certain types of housing and to freeze the charges for other structures.
A major police operation in Wiikwemkoong on Tuesday was sparked by a report of an armed person in the community.
The monthly police services board in Greater Sudbury gives the public insight into the day-to-day operations of police, including some of the cases they deal with far from the spotlight.
Every year, people across the province make remarkable contributions to their community by volunteering their time and recently two young adults from northern Ontario were awarded for their efforts.
Sudbury city council voted to pull back the chief administrative officer's powers on Tuesday, citing a lack of transparency.
As the May long weekend nears, several tow truck companies in Ontario are planning to withdraw some services in protest the lack of protection many drivers face.
After routinely running in the red for several winters, Greater Sudbury’s winter control budget is boasting a healthy surplus.
The search for a missing northeastern Ontario man has come to a tragic end after his remains were identified.