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Montreal smoked meat has long been defined by a rivalry. Schwartz's deli may have been better known, but for many Montrealers the best smoked meat sandwich was prepared across the street, at the Main Deli.

MONTREAL — Police in Montreal have cancelled an Amber Alert after locating a five-month-old child who they said had been abducted.

The canola industry is expressing concern that China will retaliate to Canada's expulsion of its diplomat by blocking agricultural shipments.

OTTAWA — Beijing declared a Canadian diplomat as "persona non grata" Tuesday in retaliation for Ottawa's expulsion of a Chinese consular official over allegations of foreign interference.

A former Canadian diplomat who was ordered out of Saudi Arabia amid a disagreement between the two countries says a consul set to be expelled from China should prepare for challenging days ahead.

MONTREAL — An investigation has found that hundreds of prospective nursing candidates were denied entry into the profession last fall due to a flawed exam administered by their professional order.

The head of a British Columbia-based group that says it is a “non-political” organization helping Chinese integrate into Canadian society travelled to Beijing to meet President Xi Jinping at a government conference this week.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Facebook's resistance to paying publishers for articles posted on the platform is "deeply irresponsible" and "out of touch.

Environment Canada says wildfire smoke from northern Alberta is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility in parts of northeastern British Columbia. Special air quality advisories are in place for the North Peace region and Fort Nelson, B.C.

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