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

Grim anniversary: Police appeal for information to help solve Pickering teen’s 2023 murder

June 18, 2026

Three years after he was shot and killed at a Pickering housing complex, 17-year-old Anthony Dixon’s murder remains unsolved. Durham […]

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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

Quebec Liberals decline to sue PQ leader for the time being

June 18, 2026

The Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ) says it will not be following through on its threat to take legal action against […]

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Toronto News

Weekend need-to-know: World Cup continues as summer arrives

June 18, 2026

Summer will officially arrive on Sunday and there are lots of events happening throughout the city to celebrate, including the […]

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Vancouver News

Emergency crews battle structure fire in Port Coquitlam

June 18, 2026

The City of Port Coquitlam says crews were sent to the scene of a structure fire on McChessney Street Thursday […]

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