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

Police ethics commissioner investigating Montreal racism allegations

June 17, 2026

Quebec’s police ethics commissioner has told an advocacy group it opened an investigation into allegations of racism and discrimination within […]

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Toronto Crime

‘Armed and dangerous’ suspect wanted after man, woman critically injured in Mississauga

June 19, 2026

Police in Peel Region are searching for a man after two people were critically injured in Mississauga on Thursday night. […]

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Vancouver Crime

Conservative MP’s bill on intimate partner violence becomes law

June 17, 2026

The Criminal Code will soon be updated to allow for a charge of first-degree murder against the killer of an […]

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News Stories

Montreal News

Part of Highway 25 to close overnight after lane lights were hit by truck

June 19, 2026

With another weekend approaching, Highway 25, including the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel, will see an overnight closure; however, this time, it’s […]

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Toronto News

Elderly driver killed in single-vehicle crash in North York

June 19, 2026

A man in his 90s is dead following a single-vehicle crash in North York. Toronto police say a vehicle struck […]

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Vancouver News

B.C. approves block-caving for Red Chris Mine, site where three workers were trapped

June 19, 2026

The British Columbia government has approved an amended environment assessment certificate for block-caving at the Red Chris Mine, the same […]

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