Welcome to News Near Here, your trusted source for timely and impactful coverage from Canada’s major urban centres—Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. We bring you the latest headlines across politics, culture, and community life, with a dedicated spotlight on crime stories that shape public safety and justice in our cities. Whether it’s breaking news, local developments, or in-depth crime reporting, we’re here to keep you informed and connected to the pulse of urban Canada. v1.9

Montreal Crime

Prosecutors ask Appeal Court to overturn bail for Ontario lawyer in Ryan Wedding case

April 1, 2026

TORONTO — Prosecutors are set to argue today that an Ontario judge was wrong to grant bail to a Toronto-area […]

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Toronto Crime

Rapper Offset shot in Florida, spokesperson says he is stable

April 7, 2026

HOLLYWOOD, Florida (AP) — The rapper Offset was shot Monday and is stable, according to a spokesperson for the Migos […]

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Vancouver Crime

Suspect’s brother, victim’s best friend: Maple Ridge man raising money for kids left behind

March 31, 2026

A Maple Ridge man is sharing the story of how he found himself at the centre of deadly tragedy this […]

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News Stories

Montreal News

Vancouver-based mining firm confirming death of abducted workers near Mexican site

April 7, 2026

A Vancouver-based silver mining firm confirmed on Monday that nine of its employees have now been found deceased at its […]

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Toronto News

Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer dealing with forearm tendinitis

April 7, 2026

Max Scherzer has an injury in his pitching arm, but he is doing everything he can to stay in the Toronto […]

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Vancouver News

One of the first wildfires of the year recorded south of Lytton

April 7, 2026

A wildfire near the village of Lytton in B.C.’s Southern Interior was reported on Monday. According to BC Wildfire Service, […]

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