Yahoo canada news

Here are the latest news headlines from Yahoo Canada:

Top Stories

  1. Trudeau government to introduce bill to ban conversion therapy: The Liberal government is set to introduce a bill that would ban the practice of conversion therapy, a controversial practice aimed at changing a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.
  2. Canada's economy grows at fastest pace in 18 months: Canada's economy grew at its fastest pace in 18 months in the second quarter, driven by a surge in exports and a rebound in consumer spending.
  3. Toronto police officer charged with assault: A Toronto police officer has been charged with assault after an investigation into an incident involving a 17-year-old boy.
  4. Wildfire forces evacuation of Indigenous community in Saskatchewan: A wildfire has forced the evacuation of an Indigenous community in Saskatchewan, with residents being relocated to a nearby town.
  5. Canada's COVID-19 cases continue to decline: The number of new COVID-19 cases in Canada continues to decline, with the country reporting fewer than 1,000 new cases for the first time in months.

Business

  1. Toronto Stock Exchange rises to new high: The Toronto Stock Exchange rose to a new high on Friday, driven by gains in the energy and financial sectors.
  2. Canada's housing market shows signs of slowing down: Canada's housing market is showing signs of slowing down, with sales and prices declining in some regions.
  3. Air Canada to cut 1,700 jobs due to pandemic: Air Canada is cutting 1,700 jobs due to the ongoing pandemic, which has had a significant impact on the airline industry.
  4. Canada's economy to grow at slower pace in 2022: Canada's economy is expected to grow at a slower pace in 2022, according to a new forecast from the Bank of Canada.
  5. Amazon to create 1,000 jobs in Canada: Amazon is creating 1,000 new jobs in Canada, with the company expanding its operations in the country.

Sports

  1. Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews out indefinitely with injury: Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews is out indefinitely with an injury, the team announced on Friday.
  2. Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. named American League Player of the Week: Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been named the American League Player of the Week, after hitting.400 with three home runs and seven RBIs.
  3. Canada's women's soccer team advances to Olympic quarterfinals: Canada's women's soccer team has advanced to the Olympic quarterfinals, after defeating Great Britain 3-2 in a penalty shootout.
  4. Montreal Canadiens' Carey Price named NHL's Third Star of the Week: Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price has been named the NHL's Third Star of the Week, after posting a 2-0 record with a 1.00 goals-against average.
  5. Toronto Raptors' Pascal Siakam named NBA's Eastern Conference Player of the Week: Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam has been named the NBA's Eastern Conference Player of the Week, after averaging 24.3 points and 10.3 rebounds per game.

Entertainment

  1. Toronto International Film Festival announces lineup: The Toronto International Film Festival has announced its lineup for this year's event, which will feature over 300 films from around the world.
  2. Justin Bieber to perform at Toronto's Rogers Centre: Justin Bieber is set to perform at Toronto's Rogers Centre in September, as part of his "Justice World Tour".
  3. Celine Dion to perform at Montreal's Bell Centre: Celine Dion is set to perform at Montreal's Bell Centre in October, as part of her "Courage World Tour".
  4. Toronto's Drake to release new album: Toronto rapper Drake is set to release a new album, which will be his seventh studio album.
  5. Canada's Got Talent winner announced: The winner of Canada's Got Talent has been announced, with a 12-year-old singer from Ontario taking home the top prize.

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