The Peak Daily

We are addicted to cheap, addictive and unhealthy foods.23&Me’s data breach serves as another reminder to change your passwords.Sandal maker Birkenstocks dips a toe into the public markets.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Poor weather conditions are threatening to make your morning coffee even more expensive.The federal government is considering measures to encourage cities to limit the supply of short term rentals.Companies are worried that new weight loss drugs will be bad for their bottom line.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

BlackBerry just booted up the ol’ Bold 9700 and sent a heartfelt break-up text… to itself.As some Canadians prepping for Thanksgiving come face-to-face with $120 turkeys, the government is asking big grocers to do something, anything, to lower food prices.Two years ago, $2,000 could go a long way in Canada’s major cities: We’re talking floor-to-ceiling windows, indoor swimming pools, and desirable downtown locations…Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

If there’s ever a modern-day Mad Men reboot, it’ll likely feature less cigarette smoking and whiskey drinking, and more inputting prompts into chatbots.Two months into Meta’s Canadian news block, small-time publishers are feeling the pinch.The tech industry hopes you’ll consider making AI gadgets a regular wardrobe fixture.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Canada and India are embroiled in a spy trial, revealing details of espionage and separatist killings. Silicon Valley is now fixated on longevity, with executives chasing after something money can't buy: Time.

Competition between Tesla and Rivian in the EV truck market. Investing in the decriminalization of hard drugs as a potential business opportunity. Leadership changes at Laurentian Bank amid major banks losing interest. Exploring drug reform and psychedelic therapy in Canada.

Still working from home in your sweats? Better hang on to that gig if you want to keep the lifestyle because few new jobs will afford you the same luxury.This year’s historically bad wildfire season has the federal government searching for new ways to battle future blazes.If it seems like everyone you know (and know of) is becoming a venture capitalist these days… yes, yes they are.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

A 10-kg bucket of peanut butter. A box of 204 frozen croissants. A 24-karat gold bar. What do all of these items have in common?You can buy them all at Costco.Some folks collect baseball cards or stamps. Canada is collecting EV battery plants.Apple’s iPhone 15 is officially the hottest release of the fall. And no, we’re not talking about its lightweight frame, USB 3.2 port, and exciting new button…Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Canadian tech agrees to voluntary AI code of conduct. Hollywood writers return after strike. Amazon introduces checkout free shopping system.

The FTC surely must be inspired by the story of David and Goliath, because the US regulatory body won’t stop picking fights with tech giants.The saddest six-word story ever written: For sale, $500 shoes, worn once.Picture the life of a digital nomad: You’re probably thinking of oceanfront workplaces, rainforest yoga, and drinking out of coconuts. But what about just heading to Toronto?Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO