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

Police search for 3 women in alleged drugging, robbery investigation

April 1, 2026

Toronto police are searching for three women after someone was allegedly drugged and robbed. Investigators say the victim met a […]

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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

Montreal holds public consultation on police plan to combat discrimination

April 2, 2026

Montrealers gathered at city hall Wednesday evening for a public consultation on the Montreal police’s 2026–2030 plan to address discrimination […]

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Toronto News

TTC launches Aqua Bus, Drake buys Casa Loma, and other April Fools pranks that made you look

April 1, 2026

Be honest, did you fall for an April Fools prank online — even for a second — before looking at […]

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Vancouver News

Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for conspiring Bacon brothers’ murder

April 2, 2026

The B.C. Supreme Court sentenced Conor D’Monte to 15 years in prison on Wednesday for being connected to the killings […]

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