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

Mexico’s Sheinbaum promises investigation into shooting that killed Canadian tourist

April 21, 2026

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has promised an investigation into the shooting at a set of historic pyramids that killed one […]

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Toronto Crime

Recent GTA robberies, thefts of high-end trading cards spark renewed calls for increased safety

April 22, 2026

Trading cards have been a popular pastime for decades, but multiple recent incidents of robberies and thefts in the Greater […]

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Vancouver Crime

Mexico’s Sheinbaum promises investigation into shooting that killed Canadian tourist

April 21, 2026

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has promised an investigation into the shooting at a set of historic pyramids that killed one […]

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News Stories

Montreal News

TGV generating as much support as opposition, according to a poll

April 22, 2026

The Alto high-speed rail project is both the most supported and the most contested project on the federal government’s list […]

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Toronto News

Toronto fire crews hose down, break apart large ice sculpture teasing Drake album after complaints

April 22, 2026

The head of Toronto Fire Services says his crews are taking steps to break down a large ice sculpture downtown […]

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Vancouver News

Patients push for access to promising myeloma therapy

April 22, 2026

Helene Lalonde, who has been battling cancer for the last 14 years, is the leader of a support group for […]

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