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

Prosecutors ask Appeal Court to overturn bail for Ontario lawyer in Ryan Wedding case

April 1, 2026

TORONTO — Prosecutors are set to argue today that an Ontario judge was wrong to grant bail to a Toronto-area […]

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Toronto Crime

Suspected arsonist charged with manslaughter after body found in burned Courtice home

April 7, 2026

Durham Regional Police have charged an Oshawa man with manslaughter after he allegedly started a fire at a home in […]

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Vancouver Crime

Rapper Offset shot in Florida, spokesperson says he is stable

April 7, 2026

The rapper Offset was shot Monday and is stable, according to a spokesperson for the Migos rapper, but his exact […]

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News Stories

Montreal News

Quebec court authorizes class action over COVID deaths in Montreal care home

April 7, 2026

A Quebec judge has authorized a class-action lawsuit against a private Montreal North long-term care home over alleged mismanagement of a COVID-19 outbreak in 2020 during which at least 68 residents died. Lead […]

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Toronto News

Water shuttle pilot launching along downtown Toronto waterfront this summer

April 7, 2026

It’s being billed as “a new way to move across Toronto’s inner harbour” and it’s launching this summer. A pilot […]

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Vancouver News

Metro Vancouver’s water restrictions begin May 1

April 7, 2026

With the first rays of sun shining down on the Lower Mainland, Metro Vancouver wants to remind residents that seasonal […]

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