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

Quebec lenders fined after Alberta investigation uncovers illegal interest rates, harassment

August 17, 2026

The Alberta government says a provincial investigation has led to several guilty pleas after some Quebec-based lenders allegedly used illegal […]

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Toronto Crime

Toronto man charged in series of alleged indecent acts in Markham

August 20, 2026

A 37-year-old Toronto man is facing charges in connection with a series of indecent acts in Markham. Police in York […]

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Vancouver Crime

Cold Case Reopened: New Breakthroughs in the Decades-Old Mystery of Patrick Santos

August 10, 2026

Toronto Police have finally charged a suspect in the 20-year-old murder case of Patrick Santos, a young man from Scarborough, […]

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News Stories

Montreal News

CAQ recruits author and radio host Geneviève Petterson to run in Legault’s riding

August 20, 2026

Author and radio host Geneviève Pettersen is entering politics with the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) and will seek to succeed […]

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Toronto News

WSIB cuts 466 jobs across Ontario in ‘difficult business decision’

August 20, 2026

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board is cutting 466 jobs across the province, in a move the union calls a […]

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Vancouver News

B.C.’s youngest wildfire evacuees begin processing the return home

August 20, 2026

An early childhood education expert says young wildfire evacuees are likely to feel the impact on their sense of safety […]

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