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

The sale of animal cruelty videos is legal in Canada. A Manitoba animal advocacy group wants that changed

March 2, 2026

Earlier this year, two Winnipeg residents were charged after graphic videos surfaced showing acts of animal abuse. And while the […]

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Toronto Crime

Second suspect charged in 2025 St. Catharines stabbing

March 6, 2026

Police in Niagara Region have arrested and charged a second suspect in connection with a stabbing that occurred in St. […]

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Vancouver Crime

No alcohol or psychedelics in Myles Gray’s body, toxicologist says

March 6, 2026

A forensic toxicologist testifying at a public hearing into the 2015 police-involved death of Myles Gray says neither alcohol nor […]

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News Stories

Montreal News

After Tehran bombing, Iranian Montrealers wish for country’s future to be determined ‘by its own people’

March 6, 2026

As the U.S.-Israeli air strikes bombarded Iran’s capital Tehran, Friday, Iranian Montrealers were conflicted over the war which enters its […]

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Toronto News

Toronto police seek help finding missing 8-year-old

March 6, 2026

The Toronto Police Service is seeking help from the public finding a missing eight-year-old child. Aviannah was last seen on […]

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Vancouver News

Burnaby police asking public’s help in identifying sexual assault suspect

March 6, 2026

Burnaby RCMP are asking the public for assistance in identifying the suspect in a sexual assault investigation last month. Police […]

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