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The Peak Daily

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Fast Canadian business news. Get up-to-speed quick with a fun and smart breakdown of the three biggest Canadian and global business stories in less than 10 minutes.

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17:36

Belly-up 🏢 — Canada’s biggest purpose-built concert...

The Peak Daily ·

2024/09/27

Concert industry leviathan Live Nation is constructing Canada’s largest purpose-built concert venue. Canadian businesses are shutting their doors at a rate the country hasn’t seen since the start of the pandemic.

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17:11

Big tunnel 🛣️ — Ontario could be getting a giant...

The Peak Daily ·

2024/09/26

Ontario is kicking the tires on an infrastructure project that will make the province's $16.8 billion GO train expansion look like a cute side project.Like a well-prepared bartender on a Saturday morning, Canada is taking steps to ensure that it won’t run out of shots.

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10:15

Basement ban 🌊 — Montréal has a basement problem,...

The Peak Daily ·

2024/09/25

Basements are great for pool tables, wine cellars and mini-stick rinks, but renting them out as apartments could soon be a thing of the past.They say it’s always darkest before the dawn — or in beleaguered chipmaker Intel’s case, before the buy-out offer.

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6:55

Wage gains 💵 — Border smuggles take to TikTok, Get...

The Peak Daily ·

2024/09/20

You can buy anything on TikTok these days: galaxy projectors, novelty egg cookers, and detailed instructions on how to illegally enter another country.As wages grow, Canadians could find themselves with a bit more money in the new year.

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6:34

Sporty and rich 🏒 — Rogers now owns men’s sports, VC...

The Peak Daily ·

2024/09/19

Friends, family, and loved ones, we’re gathered here today to pay our respects to the work-from-home era.Today in predictable news: A province’s decision to let more than 4,000 convenience stores start selling alcohol continues to stir up controversy. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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5:56

“Reasonable” AI 🤖 — OpenAI releases a better model,...

The Peak Daily ·

2024/09/17

OpenAI’s top-secret AI model (weirdly code-named Strawberry) is finally seeing the light of day.Lululemon says it wants to keep its headquarters in Canada but is keen on continuing to recruit talent from elsewhere. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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6:25

“Reasonable” AI 🤖 — OpenAI releases a better model,...

The Peak Daily ·

2024/09/13

OpenAI’s top-secret AI model (weirdly code-named Strawberry) is finally seeing the light of day. Lululemon says it wants to keep its headquarters in Canada but is keen on continuing to recruit talent from elsewhere. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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6:31

Slow build 🏡 — Canada continues China crackdown,...

The Peak Daily ·

2024/09/11

According to Transport Canada, there’s something fishy about the air cargo shipments coming from Europe lately. And no, we’re not talking about crates of Italian sardines.For many years, Rexall has been living in Shoppers Drug Mart's shadow, but the chain’s new ownership could help revitalize its position in the Canadian market. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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7:49

Degree return 🎓 — Returns on some degrees is...

The Peak Daily ·

2024/09/10

According to Transport Canada, there’s something fishy about the air cargo shipments coming from Europe lately. And no, we’re not talking about crates of Italian sardines. For many years, Rexall has been living in Shoppers Drug Mart's shadow, but the chain’s new ownership could help revitalize its position in the Canadian market. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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5:48

Suspicious cargo ✈️ — New rules on European cargo,...

The Peak Daily ·

2024/09/06

According to Transport Canada, there’s something fishy about the air cargo shipments coming from Europe lately. And no, we’re not talking about crates of Italian sardines.For many years, Rexall has been living in Shoppers Drug Mart's shadow, but the chain’s new ownership could help revitalize its position in the Canadian market. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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7:07

Table for one 🍴 — Restaurants react to solo dining,...

The Peak Daily ·

2024/09/04

Eating by yourself at a restaurant used to be a shameful experience that let all the other diners know you were a friendless social pariah. Nowadays, it’s a totally normal thing to do. In the latest round of Chinese-Canadian trade warfare, China is hitting Canada where it really hurts: its 20 million acres of canola fields. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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23:00

Power hungry 💻 — Alberta wants to host Big Tech’s...

The Peak Daily ·

2024/08/19

With data centers expected to soon use as much power as all of Japan, Alberta is pitching itself as the perfect home for the energy-intensive setups.Like a nervous teenager before a first date, big companies are more scared than excited about the impact of AI on their business. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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7:36

Baguette bags 🥖— Scotiabank moves into the U.S., A...

The Peak Daily ·

2024/08/13

Scotiabank should grab some sunscreen and an RV, as it’s the latest of Canada’s big banks to act like a snowbird. Filipino fast food chain Jollibee has launched a new merch line complete with everything from mascot T-shirts to dog accessories. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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7:31

Off the rails 🚞 — Railway workers’ strike could be a...

The Peak Daily ·

2024/08/07

When it comes to averting a strike, Canada’s two largest railway operators are running out of steam.The worker shortage in Canada’s healthcare system has gotten so dire that rural towns are now shelling out NHL draft-level signing bonuses to try and bring in doctors. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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7:30

Missing bars 🍫 — Disappearing Melona bars, BYD eyes...

The Peak Daily ·

2024/08/01

Melona bars successfully went from cult fave to grocery freezer mainstay. But why have the cool and creamy Korean desserts been so hard to find in stores over the past month?As the feds weigh slapping steep tariffs on EVs made in China, BYD has decided to set its sights on the Canadian market anyway. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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7:04

Treaty settlements 💵 — Ottawa could owe $126B, New...

The Peak Daily ·

2024/07/30

A landmark Supreme Court ruling could set a new bar for the costs of economic reconciliation in Canada.Less than a year after releasing The Marvels, the worst-performing film in Marvel’s history, the superhero studio has landed the best opening box office weekend of 2024. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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7:10

Tech tumbles 📉 — Technology stocks take a tumble....

The Peak Daily ·

2024/07/25

In the 2003 hit movie Freaky Friday, a mother and daughter played by Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan wake up one morning and find their lives have been switched.In March 2022, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said aggressive rate hikes were needed to quickly tamp down inflation, but that they’d only be temporary. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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6:46

A record setting raise 💸 — Investors dust off their...

The Peak Daily ·

2024/07/24

Here’s something to celebrate: After a year of penny-pinching tied to high interest rates and economic uncertainty, money is flowing into Canadian technology companies again.Not sure what “greenwashing” is? Canadian companies are right there with you. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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6:23

Big ZZZs 💤 — A deal to buy Sleep Country, Airlines...

The Peak Daily ·

2024/07/23

Sleep Country is putting its run as a public company to bed.The Farnborough International Airshow, one of the world’s largest aviation trade shows, kicked off yesterday amid some industry turbulence. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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6:34

Potayto, potahto 🗑️ — Ford chooses pick-ups over EVs.

The Peak Daily ·

2024/07/19

Like a legacy rock band trying to cater to their audience, Ford is sticking to the hits at the expense of the new stuff.Alberta may be known mostly for its mountains, big steaks, and rodeos, but these days, it’s found itself a new claim to fame: potatoes. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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