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Here are the latest news headlines from CBC News:

Top Stories

  1. COVID-19: Canada reports 4,444 new cases, 44 deaths: The country's COVID-19 case count has surpassed 1.2 million, with 24,000 deaths reported.
  2. Trudeau government to introduce bill to ban conversion therapy: The bill aims to prohibit the practice of trying to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.
  3. Wildfires rage across Western Canada: Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan due to the fires.

National News

  1. Canada's economy grows at fastest pace in 18 months: The country's GDP grew by 2.1% in the second quarter, driven by a surge in consumer spending.
  2. Indigenous leaders call for action on missing and murdered women: The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls released a report calling for systemic change to address the crisis.
  3. Toronto police officer charged with assault: The officer is accused of assaulting a man during a traffic stop in 2019.

International News

  1. U.S. and China agree to restart trade talks: The two countries have agreed to resume negotiations on a trade deal, which could help to ease tensions between them.
  2. North Korea conducts new missile test: The test is seen as a provocation by the international community, which has been trying to negotiate with North Korea to limit its nuclear program.
  3. UK and EU reach Brexit deal: The two sides have agreed on a new trade deal, which will take effect on January 1, 2021.

Sports

  1. Toronto Raptors win NBA championship: The Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors in six games to win their first NBA title.
  2. Canada's women's soccer team advances to World Cup quarterfinals: The team defeated New Zealand 2-0 in the round of 16 to advance to the quarterfinals.
  3. Montreal Canadiens win NHL playoff series: The Canadiens defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins in seven games to advance to the next round of the NHL playoffs.

Business

  1. TSX rises to new high: The Toronto Stock Exchange rose to a new high on Friday, driven by strong earnings reports from Canadian companies.
  2. Canadian dollar falls to lowest level in 18 months: The loonie fell to its lowest level in 18 months due to a decline in oil prices and a strong U.S. dollar.
  3. Air Canada to cut jobs due to COVID-19 pandemic: The airline is cutting jobs and reducing capacity due to the impact of the pandemic on the travel industry.

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