The Peak Daily

Scotiabank is the latest Canadian bank to roll out cost-cutting measuresIt looks increasingly unlikely that SBF will beat seven federal criminal chargesNetflix is adding sponsorship and ads that target binge-watchers to draw more advertisers to its platform.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

The podcast discusses the Senate considering a bill for universal basic income in Canada and government subsidies for an EV battery plant. They explore the benefits and costs of UBI, as well as the rise of robots in the food industry, specifically in salad-making at Sweetgreen.

Weed has been legal in Canada for 5 years, what’s gone right and wrong?Meta has become the latest billion-dollar company to officially enter the smart glasses market with the second iteration of its design with Ray-Bans.There are 100,000 fewer business owners in Canada than 20 years ago.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Provinces are piloting new strategies to lure skilled workers in high-demand sectors like healthcare, green energy, and construction.Statistics Canada will release the consumer price index tomorrowTop US diplomats spent the weekend shuttling between Middle Eastern capitals in a bid to stop the war between Israel and Hamas from escalating into a broader regional conflict.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Quebéc demanding that out-of-town university students speak French or pay higher tuition fees. IKEA slashing prices worldwide due to supply chain cost reductions. Exxon Mobil's acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources bringing hope to the Canadian oil industry.

Canadian toy giant Spinmaster buys US pre-school toy makers Melissa & DougAmazon is testing out a new buy again feature to boost revenue.Misinfo is running wild on X.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

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