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The Peak Daily

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8:31

Bey-flation 🎤 — Beyonce inflation. Regulation is...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/06/15

Sweden’s annual core inflation rate fell just 0.2% last month, a notably smaller drop than analysts expected. Experts now have one irreplaceable theory for why this happened. Right now, AI research and development is kind of like the Wild West, but a hotshot sheriff named the EU just rode into town to lay down the law. Just six months after Toyota’s CEO expressed he was, let’s say, less gung-ho for electric vehicles than other carmakers, the company has entered the scene in a big way. Celebrating

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8:55

Streaming sports 🎾 — Western ports hit choppy waters....

The Peak Daily ·

2023/06/14

One of the world’s least efficient cargo ports is now facing the unimaginable: Becoming even less efficient. Everyone and their mother has an AI chatbot these days, and everyone's favourite provider of reasonably-priced middle-tier furniture is no different. Love is Blind fans may never forgive Netflix for the outage that spoiled the live reunion, but the company is ready to venture back into live programming… only this time, with sports. Celebrating something? Let us know here:

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8:03

Swoop no more 🛬 — Reddit fades to black. Canada...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/06/13

Reddit is facing a revolt from some of its most popular subreddits. In the biggest cornfield contest since Field of Dreams, Canada is joining the US in a trade complaint against Mexico over the country’s restrictions on genetically modified corn imports. A pilot [pay bump](https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/westjet-pilots-tentative-deal-24-hourly-raise-over-4-years-document-shows-2023-05-26/#:~:text=World at Work-,WestJet%2C pilots in tentative deal for 24%25 hourly raise,over 4

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8:55

Zuck’s plan 🥽 — US regulators push crypto to the...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/06/12

The cryptocurrency sector is facing an existential crisis courtesy of Uncle Sam. Apple may have its Vision Pro, but Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has a vision of his own. (That is the one and only time we will use that joke—promise!) Today in news that you will not find shocking, a drink called Hype Sauce may not be a totally healthy beverage choice.. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO - We're looking to learn more about YOU! Please click the link below to

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7:11

We sold The Peak 📈 — The Peak sells to Moses...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/06/09

The Peak has agreed to sell to ZoomerMedia for an aggregate purchase price of $5 million, the companies announced yesterday. Few experiences are more nightmarish than booking a rental car. Long lines, endless paperwork, and ending up in a 2004 PT Cruiser despite asking for a 2018 Honda Civic. A Chinese e-commerce app that promises to let you “shop like a billionaire” has rocketed up to #3 on Canada’s App Store charts. Celebrating something? Let us know here:

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8:52

Car theft crisis 🚗 — Car thefts in Canada are a...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/06/08

Missy Elliott once asked, “Beep beep, who got the keys to the Jeep?” These days, the answer to that question is too often, “sophisticated international crime syndicates.” While it’s pretty amazing we’ve got to the point where artificial intelligence can think critically and come up with solutions out of thin air, it can also be a pain in the behind. There are few guarantees in life: Death, taxes, and your relatives angrily sharing news articles on Facebook. And even that last one might soon

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8:12

Golf merger ⛳️ — The SEC comes for crypto’s biggest...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/06/07

Like the Blue Jays in 92/93, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has gone back-to-back. Back-to-back with crypto lawsuits, that is. The Canadian Open kicks off tomorrow at the scenic Oakdale Country Club in Toronto. However, the competition is taking a backseat to some much bigger golf news. Looking for office space? Well, you’re in luck. There’s a lot of it on the market right now. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO - We're looking to learn

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8:29

Vision Pro 🥽 — Apple meets the AR moment. The UN’s...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/06/06

Apple unveiled its long-awaited augmented reality (AR) headset at its Worldwide Developer’s Conference yesterday—the Vision Pro—a sleek pair of goggles with a battery pack that looks like something a cyberpunk hacker would wear while hitting the slopes. Last year, the UN agreed on an ambitious goal to devise a treaty by 2024 aimed at ending plastic pollution. But like any group project, there are some major differences of opinion. Separating fact from fiction in an election campaign is difficult

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8:32

Wildfire tech 🔥 — Big city landlords have a cash flow...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/06/05

Rents in Canada’s big cities are through the roof, and somehow many landlords are still losing money on their rental properties. It’s just another day in our wild, wild housing market. Wildfires have turned into a fact of life for millions of Canadians, and a growing cohort of entrepreneurs and investors are developing technology to limit the damage they cause. Around the world, the push is on to get people to drive electric vehicles, but one big hurdle persists even in the most EV-friendly places:

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8:43

Greek sun ☀️— Greeks and Albertans team up on solar...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/06/02

New to the list of things Greece is famous for—after (of course) philosophy, souvlaki, and beaches—is solar power. In a new energy deal, Alberta hopes to learn a thing or two. Canadians are booking their summer getaways in record numbers, but the good times may be coming to an end. An out-of-control wildfire in southwest Nova Scotia is now the largest in the province’s history, and still burning out of control. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO - We're

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8:34

Class action suit 👨‍⚖️ — Stellantis subsidies could...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/06/01

Stellantis looked at the subsidies Volkswagen was offered for its Ontario electric vehicle (EV) battery plant—the total could end up hitting $13 billion—and said, “Hold my beer.” Someone has figured out a use for QR codes that isn’t totally frustrating (looking at you, restaurants with digital-only menus). Shopify employees were once known for their loyalty and reverence for the company, but that was before people started getting fired. Celebrating something? Let us know here:

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8:44

Car thief 🚗 — Your Kia is (kind of) safe in Canada....

The Peak Daily ·

2023/05/31

A year after the “Kia challenge”—the “challenge” is to steal a Kia—emerged on TikTok, software fixes haven’t stopped thieves from continuing to make off with stolen cars. You may know ketamine by its use as an animal sedative or status as a Schedule 1 drug, but the demand for it as a treatment for anxiety and depression is also booming. Canada’s smallest province is getting bigger. Prince Edward Island (PEI) will be home to 200,000 people by 2030, according to projections released by its provincial

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8:18

Busy parks 🏞️ — Canada’s national parks are selling...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/05/30

Ahhh, spring. If you ask us, there’s no better time to take advantage of the great Canadian outdoors… that is, if you can snag a reservation. We’ve all heard plenty about Canada’s labour shortage by now, but a new StatsCan report shows that understanding the state of the job market is way more complicated than counting the number of “help wanted” signs. *If you don’t know your j’ai fini from your [je suis

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14:00

Hard to sell 🌿 — Don’t believe everything you see....

The Peak Daily ·

2023/05/29

It’s time to update the old warning, “Don’t believe everything you read,” to “Don’t believe everything you see.” Here’s an only-in-Canada story for you: Government officials are worried that it’s too difficult to sell people weed right now. Voters in Alberta will decide on their next premier today in a close election that’s being watched around the country. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO - Loblaw purchase

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8:28

Critical minerals 🪨 — Canadian banks hurt by weak...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/05/26

Our high-level bank earnings summary: “Not great, but things could be worse.” How do you mine critical minerals in Canada? Very slowly, according to one of the largest miners in Ontario’s Ring of Fire. The days of no-questioned-asked returns are numbered, as retailers crack down on one of their biggest profit suckers in a worsening economic climate. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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8:17

AI podcasts 🎤 — We’re number one (in debt). AI comes...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/05/25

Sometimes being number one isn’t anything to brag about—take Canada’s household debt situation, for example. There are a lot of podcasts. About 4 million, to be exact. From old roommates to distant relatives to yours truly, starting a podcast has become a right of passage into adulthood. We regret to inform you that city budgets across the country have gotten so tight (relatable) that they’re starting to take away the fun stuff. Celebrating something? Let us know here:

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8:42

Post-plastic 🥤 — Ontario clears path for foreign...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/05/24

Becoming an engineer in Ontario just got easier (you know, aside from all the math). By the end of this year, plastic straws are set to officially become a relic of the past. After taking a look into allegations of China’s interference in Canadian politics, former governor general (and current “special rapporteur”) David Johnston has decided the whole thing represents an “increasing threat to our democratic system” but has not called for a public inquiry into the matter. Celebrating something? Let

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9:13

Trucker tax 🚛 – The CRA is looking into a trucking...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/05/18

A group representing Canadian truckers is sounding the alarm about a scam it thinks has reached a “crisis level.” And unlike a novelty mudflap, it’s no laughing matter. Everyone wants to be a big EV player… as long as someone else pays for it. A startup called Telly has dominated the news headlines after offering a smart TV with a market value of $1,000 for free. The catch? To subsidize your free TV, the screen comes with a small display attached to the bottom that will run advertisements as you

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8:51

Regulating AI 🤖— Altman testifies to Congress....

The Peak Daily ·

2023/05/17

If anything can bring two sides of the aisle together, it’s regulating artificial intelligence. Some surprises are good, like a b-day party or finding a $20 bill in your coat. Others are less good, like a cancelled reservation or a blister. Recent inflation data is one of those surprises. If you thought long weekend travel couldn’t possibly get any more chaotic, think again. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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8:52

Troubling wildfires 🔥— Vice is selling. Western...

The Peak Daily ·

2023/05/16

Vice, which started out as a tiny punk zine in Montréal before becoming the bad boy idol of new media brands, filed for bankruptcy protection. A group of its creditors put in a US$225 million bid to buy the company, an amount that would be covered by existing loans. Western Canada has seen more than 600 wildfires so far this year, but officials say the season is just getting started. The Motion Picture Association (MPA)—a trade group made up of major Hollywood studios, including Disney and

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