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

Judge to deliver ruling today in Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial

June 19, 2026

TORONTO — An Ontario judge is expected to deliver her ruling today in the sexual assault trial of billionaire businessman […]

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Toronto Crime

Woman killed, man shot himself in intimate partner violence case: Barrie police

June 25, 2026

Police in Barrie say a woman and a man whose bodies were found in a north-end home on Saturday died […]

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Vancouver Crime

Timeline of police officers in Canada killed in the line of duty

June 23, 2026

A Montreal police officer was shot dead and another was injured when they responded to a 911 call on Monday […]

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News Stories

Montreal News

‘We support each other’: Quebec police forces hold procession for fallen Montreal officer

June 25, 2026

Quebec police forces from outside Montreal formed a procession Thursday to pay their respects to the SPVM officer who lost […]

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Toronto News

Calls for Live Nation to do more to mitigate noise coming from Rogers Stadium

June 25, 2026

Rogers Stadium is in the spotlight at Thursday’s City Council meeting, but not for its upcoming concert lineup. Coun. James […]

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Vancouver News

Supreme Court of Canada won’t hear U.S. stock fraud case involving West Vancouver man

June 25, 2026

The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the appeal of a former B.C. lawyer contesting a US$30 million judgment […]

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