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

5 arrested in killing of 16‑year‑old Faizaan Awan after year‑long homicide investigation

April 10, 2026

Hamilton police have arrested five men in connection with the shooting death of 16‑year‑old Faizaan Awan, a Stoney Creek teen […]

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Vancouver Crime

Rapper Offset shot in Florida, spokesperson says he is stable

April 7, 2026

The rapper Offset was shot Monday and is stable, according to a spokesperson for the Migos rapper, but his exact […]

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News Stories

Montreal News

New documentary explores legal battle to protect English-language education in Quebec

April 10, 2026

The Quebec English-speaking Communities Research Network (QUESCREN) has released a new documentary exploring the legal battle waged by the English-language […]

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Toronto News

Humber River Hospital being renamed after $50 million donation

April 10, 2026

The Humber River Hospital will be changing its name to Hennick Humber Hospital after a $50 million donation. The gift, […]

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Vancouver News

B.C.’s wood manufacturers call lumber dispute with U.S. a ‘broken process’

April 10, 2026

British Columbia’s wood manufacturing sector is again sounding the alarm about Canada’s softwood lumber dispute with the United States, calling […]

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