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Here are the latest news headlines from CBC News:

Top Stories

  1. COVID-19: Canada reports 4,444 new cases, 34 deaths: The country's total case count has surpassed 1.2 million, with 24,000 deaths.
  2. Trudeau government to introduce bill to ban conversion therapy: The legislation aims to protect LGBTQ2 individuals from the harmful practice.
  3. Wildfires rage across Western Canada: Thousands of people have been evacuated in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan as fires spread.

National News

  1. Canada's economy grows at fastest pace in 18 months: The country's GDP expanded by 2.1% in the second quarter, driven by consumer spending and exports.
  2. Feds announce funding for Indigenous housing: The government is investing $1.5 billion to improve housing conditions on reserves and in urban areas.
  3. Toronto police officer charged with assault: The officer is accused of using excessive force during an arrest in 2019.

International News

  1. U.S. and China agree to restart trade talks: The two nations have been engaged in a trade war for years, with tariffs imposed on billions of dollars' worth of goods.
  2. North Korea conducts missile test: The country has been conducting a series of missile tests in recent weeks, despite international pressure to halt the activity.
  3. UK and EU reach Brexit deal: The two sides have agreed on a new trade agreement, which will take effect on January 1, 2021.

Sports

  1. Toronto Raptors win NBA championship: The team defeated the Golden State Warriors in six games to win their second 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.
  3. Montreal Canadiens win NHL playoff series: The team defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins in seven games to advance to the next round.

Business

  1. TSX rises to new high: The Toronto Stock Exchange has reached a new record high, driven by strong economic growth and low interest rates.
  2. Air Canada to cut 20,000 jobs: The airline is reducing its workforce due to the impact of COVID-19 on the travel industry.
  3. Amazon to create 1,000 jobs in Canada: The e-commerce giant is expanding its operations in the country, with new jobs in logistics and customer service.

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