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

Montreal man arrested in connection to fatal 2025 Toronto shooting

April 28, 2026

Toronto police have arrested an additional suspect allegedly connected to the 2025 shooting death of 18-year-old Dylan Adams in the […]

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Toronto Crime

Gun used in fatal Sarnia college bar shooting smuggled from U.S.: police

April 29, 2026

Police say the weapon used in a fatal shooting at a Sarnia, Ont., college bar earlier this month was smuggled […]

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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

Laval Rocket open second-round playoff series against Marlies Wednesday

April 29, 2026

The Laval Rocket begin a new playoff chapter Wednesday night at Place Bell, opening their second-round Calder Cup series against […]

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Toronto News

Davis Schneider’s brother died of an overdose. The Blue Jay says naloxone can save others

April 29, 2026

To Davis Schneider, his older brother Steven was “kind of like a Superman.” “He worked as a nurse up until […]

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Vancouver News

Household spending on food increasing; Canadians eating more vegetarian

April 29, 2026

The Agri-Food Analytics Lab (AFAL) at Dalhousie University says Canadians are spending more money on food. According to the research […]

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