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'Senseless loss': Motorcycle deaths spiking, OPP warns

'Senseless loss': Motorcycle deaths spiking, OPP warns

Thirty-six motorcyclists have died on OPP-patrolled roads so far this year, compared to 23 at the same time last year
'Awful way to die': Man gets life in prison for brutal stabbing of best friend

'Awful way to die': Man gets life in prison for brutal stabbing of best friend

Convicted of second-degree murder, Brad Southwind was sentenced last week for the 'horrific' stabbing death of Joseph Topping in Elliot Lake in February 2018
Local driver killed in Highway 17 crash

Local driver killed in Highway 17 crash

Three others were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
As cases climb, OPP urges public to report impaired drivers

As cases climb, OPP urges public to report impaired drivers

'Unfortunately, an increasing amount of impaired drivers have continued to endanger the lives of those on our roads and waterways'
OPP stress safety after spike in 'senseless' motorcyclist deaths

OPP stress safety after spike in 'senseless' motorcyclist deaths

Excessive speed, loss of control and improper passing are among the driver actions behind the crashes
IPV call leads to attempted murder charges in Sagamok First Nation

IPV call leads to attempted murder charges in Sagamok First Nation

A 28-year-old faces multiple charges as a result
U.S. driver on Hwy. 17 had open bottle of whisky in the car: OPP

U.S. driver on Hwy. 17 had open bottle of whisky in the car: OPP

37-year-old from Wisconsin was pulled over Thursday night in North Shore Township
Tipster leads Sudbury police to wanted federal offender

Tipster leads Sudbury police to wanted federal offender

Greater Sudbury Police say Tyler Closs, wanted on a Canada-wide warrant, was captured thanks to a community member who spotted him in town and phoned authorities
Wanted federal offender could be in Sudbury area

Wanted federal offender could be in Sudbury area

Tyler Closs, a man well-known to GSPS, is now wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for breaching his statutory release
Convicted murderer Robert Steven Wright on trial again in March 2025

Convicted murderer Robert Steven Wright on trial again in March 2025

Facing charges including sexual assault, Wright will be back in court in North Bay two years after he was convicted of Sudbury woman Renée Sweeney’s 1998 murder