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

Border officer charged after truck allegedly let into Canada with millions of dollars of opium, cannabis and tobacco

March 26, 2026

A border services officer who worked at the Queenston-Lewiston port of entry in Niagara-on-the-Lake has been charged after a transport […]

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Toronto Crime

Newmarket man handed 1-year house arrest following hate-motivated conviction

March 27, 2026

A Newmarket man has been sentenced to one year of house arrest after being convicted in a hate-motivated incident last […]

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Vancouver Crime

Man shot and killed in Abbotsford, IHIT responding

March 26, 2026

Homicide investigators are taking over after a man died of his injuries following a shooting at an encampment in Abbotsford […]

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News Stories

Montreal News

U.K. midwife giving up on Canadian dream after IRCC fails to recognize UBC program

March 27, 2026

A Scottish-born midwife who tried to immigrate to B.C. has hit a dead end. After a decade of practising and […]

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Toronto News

U.K. midwife giving up on Canadian dream after IRCC fails to recognize UBC program

March 27, 2026

A Scottish-born midwife who tried to immigrate to B.C. has hit a dead end. After a decade of practising and […]

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Vancouver News

U.K. midwife giving up on Canadian dream after IRCC fails to recognize UBC program

March 27, 2026

A Scottish-born midwife who tried to immigrate to B.C. has hit a dead end. After a decade of practising and […]

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