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

Suspect in string of Markham sexual assaults arrested: York police

August 21, 2026

York Regional Police officers say they’ve arrested a man who allegedly committed a string of sexual assaults in the same […]

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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

Majority of Quebecers say education system has declined: survey

August 21, 2026

As students prepare to return to school, a new survey suggests most Quebecers believe the province’s education system has deteriorated […]

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Toronto News

Families of Hamilton teens speak out following tragic double murder

August 21, 2026

The families of Afef Benefif and AbdulMalik Shibli are still grappling with the deaths of the two teenagers who were […]

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Vancouver News

Burnaby gives e-scooter and e-bike enforcement a boost

August 21, 2026

E-scooters or e-bikes: whether you love them or you hate them, it is hard to avoid them these days on […]

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