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

Rob Reiner’s son returns to court, may enter plea in the killing of his parents

February 23, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nick Reiner may finally enter a plea Monday in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner […]

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Toronto Crime

Toronto man charged with 15 counts of break and enter

February 28, 2026

A 49-year-old man from Toronto was arrested and charged in connection with a series of break-ins that happened in the […]

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Vancouver Crime

Third victim dies from wounds suffered in Rhode Island ice rink attack, police say

February 26, 2026

A deadly shooting during a youth hockey game in Rhode Island last week has claimed a third victim, a grandfather […]

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News Stories

Montreal News

Many seniors are affected by a little-known degenerative eye disease

February 28, 2026

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) causes significant vision loss in seniors who have it. And there are many of them. This […]

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Toronto News

Pimicikamak families unable to return home 2 months after power outage

February 28, 2026

Over 2000 people evacuated from Pimicikamak Cree Nation are still unable to return to their homes two months after a […]

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Vancouver News

Massey Tunnel blocked southbound due to police incident

February 28, 2026

The Massey Tunnel has been blocked southbound due to a police incident, according to several callers to 1130 NewsRadio. Some […]

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