The Peak Daily

Buckle your proverbial seatbelts, because the global economy is heading for a rough patch, and Canada is set to get rocked. The fashion world’s hottest trend? Getting hacked.

Meta is close to handing the reins of its ~US$160 billion ad business to the robots. Once a rite of passage and revenue lifeline for musicians, touring is becoming more of a financial coin flip than a guaranteed payday.

With his global tariff agenda in legal jeopardy, Donald Trump is doubling down on some of his original trade targets. After a 355-year run, Hudson’s Bay Company is closed for business.

Donald Trump's trade war faces legal hurdles after recent court rulings, creating uncertainty in trade policies. Meanwhile, a new Liberal government's approach promises to fast-track infrastructure projects, aiming to simplify approvals and adjust environmental assessments. The hosts also highlight urgent current events, including state of emergencies due to wildfires in Canada and a groundbreaking licensing deal between The New York Times and Amazon. Plus, women’s sports gain momentum with major support from MLB for a new softball league.

Bell is pivoting to power AI models with a network of new data centers in Canada, aiming for sovereign AI capabilities. Meanwhile, major corporations like GameStop are making significant Bitcoin investments, with GameStop buying over 4,700 Bitcoins. This resurgence in corporate interest hints at Bitcoin's potential comeback in the tech sector. The podcast also dives into the implications of AI regulations and U.S. chip design policies affecting China. It’s a lively mix of innovation and investment in the world of tech!

Air traffic controller shortages are causing chaos in Canadian aviation, leading to frustrating flight delays and passenger complaints. An Air Canada pilot shares concerns about the situation, while efforts to tackle staffing issues are discussed. Meanwhile, Canadians grapple with rising delinquency rates as they navigate a debt crisis in a cooling economy. The government is investing in technology and communication to modernize operations amid these financial challenges. Personal commuting stories add a light-hearted touch to these serious topics.

Foreign investors have pulled back from Canada’s stock market like they put their hand on a hot stovetop. Chinese automaker BYD is leaving Tesla in the dust in yet another major car market.

Chronic online shoppers, beware: your budget hauls could get a lot more expensive. The fate of 300-odd ostriches in B.C. has become a cause célèbre for animal rights activists

Welcome to the unofficial Canadian summer job program. The first (and only) step: getting ghosted by every prospective employer. A B.C.-founded company was one of the stock market’s biggest winners yesterday as it promises to do the near-impossible: deliver non-hypothetical uses for quantum computing.

Canada Post looks like it's entering its angsty teen phase: confused, broke, and in the middle of a serious identity crisis. Not only is Canada’s Armed Forces struggling to get recruits in the door, but many of those who do give military life a whirl are deciding it’s not for them.