Yahoo canada news
Here are the latest news headlines from Yahoo Canada:
Top Stories
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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".
- 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".
- Toronto's Drake to release new album: Toronto rapper Drake is set to release a new album, which will be his seventh studio album.
- 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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