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

Criminal networks using young people from India for extortion schemes, Fintrac warns

April 23, 2026

OTTAWA — Canada’s financial intelligence agency says criminal organizations appear to be using young students from India to help extort […]

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Toronto Crime

Man critically injured in Etobicoke shooting

April 25, 2026

A man has been critically injured following a shooting in Etobicoke  Police were called to the Scarlettwood Court and Scarlett […]

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Vancouver Crime

Criminal networks using young people from India for extortion schemes, Fintrac warns

April 23, 2026

OTTAWA — Canada’s financial intelligence agency says criminal organizations appear to be using young students from India to help extort […]

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News Stories

Montreal News

Lane Hutson wins Game 3 in overtime giving the Habs a 2-1 series lead

April 25, 2026

The Montreal Canadiens have taken a 2-1 series lead thanks to a howitzer in overtime from Lane Hutson. The Canadiens […]

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Toronto News

‘It was crazy’: 2 in custody after dramatic takedown involving stolen pickup truck in west end

April 24, 2026

Two people are in custody following a dramatic take-down in the city’s west end involving a stolen pickup truck and […]

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Vancouver News

Abbotsford police investigating homicide at unhoused encampment

April 25, 2026

Just after 6 p.m., Abbotsford police (AbbyPD) were called to the Peardonville unhoused encampment for a report of a fire. […]

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