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

Expert Confirms Guns Shown in Photo by Tumbler Ridge Shooter’s Mother Were Legal

February 20, 2026

A retired RCMP weapons expert has analyzed a photo shared by the mother of the Tumbler Ridge shooter, highlighting the […]

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Toronto Crime

Ontario man accused in Ryan Wedding case denied bail

February 20, 2026

TORONTO — An Ontario man accused of laundering hundreds of millions of dollars in assets for an international drug smuggling […]

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Vancouver Crime

Police Sweep Through Royal Residence Following Mountbatten-Windsor’s Arrest

February 20, 2026

Police are intensifying their search at the former residence of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor following his lengthy detention on suspicion of public […]

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News Stories

Montreal News

Bloc MP says he was mugged and pepper-sprayed while in Brussels for NATO visit

February 20, 2026

OTTAWA — A Bloc Québécois member of Parliament says he was assaulted and pepper-sprayed this week while in Brussels for […]

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Toronto News

Over 10,000 residents without power in Vaughan

February 20, 2026

More than 10,000 residents are without power in Vaughan due to a fire affecting equipment, according to Alectra Utilities. The […]

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Vancouver News

Koreans who opposed Yoon deserve a Nobel Peace Prize: UBC Professor 

February 20, 2026

A UBC professor says the events surrounding former Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol, should be known to the world and […]

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