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

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

Canada is the only G20 country without an updated digital payments system. Interac’s new CEO wants to change that ASAP. The world’s second-largest cruise ship will make its maiden voyage this week, but it won’t be a long one. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

In a not-so-romantic Canadian pairing, an insurance giant and grocery conglomerate have officially announced they are exclusive. While it seems like layoffs are happening left, right, and centre these days — because, well, they are — some companies are going to great lengths to retain workers. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Like a boxer hanging on by a thread, one of China’s biggest real estate developers is being forced to throw in the towel. After 115 years in business, Leon’s Furniture is getting into the house-building game. No word yet on whether homes come fully furnished with brand-new pieces from the showroom. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Electric car racing might not be popular enough for its own Netflix show (yet), but Formula E cars are blossoming into stars for the legacy automakers that own them. In a surprise move, Canada’s southern neighbour is pumping the brakes on its booming natural gas business. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

After hitting more speed bumps than a driver in a school zone and going so over budget that it would make the Olympics blush, the completion of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline (TMP) is near. Canada’s relationship with India is getting icier than a car windshield post-snowstorm. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

The Bank of Canada’s path to its 2% inflation target seems to be getting a little clearer. Here’s a brain teaser for you. Why are multiple environmental and Indigenous groups rallying against a project that aims to be a key part of Canada’s net-zero transition? Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

After months of pressure to crack down on colleges that have been accused of exploiting international students, Canada is capping study permits at 360,000 students this year. The company that supplies the T-shirts for your work functions is at the centre of a power struggle filled with almost as much corporate drama as a Succession episode. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

If we’re still in a “vibecession,” someone forgot to tell the stock market — over there, things are better than ever. As if supporting Canadian sports teams wasn’t hard enough on its own (please don’t talk to us about the Leafs), broadcasters could soon make it even tougher (and expensive) to tune in to games. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Need a topic for small talk with your pharmacist when they’re refilling your prescription? This story has you covered. Looking to revive the buzz of the early iPhone days, Apple’s hoping its new US$3,499 mixed reality headset will do the trick. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

If your usually chipper barista seems a little on edge, it might be because today is a very stressful day for many small businesses across the country. In a move that sounds like the plot of a Martin Scorsese mafia movie, U.S. sandwich chains Jersey Mike’s and Jimmy John’s are gearing up for a turf war north of the border. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Restaurant Brands International (RBI) — the very fake-sounding Canadian company that is the very real owner of Tim Hortons and Burger King — just ordered 1,000 juicy franchises. An up-and-coming company is giving ‘Big Sugar’ a run for its money with its newest Canadian expansion. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

After being the NATO punching bag this week in D.C., Canada has finally given its allies what they wanted… sort of. AI really is taking away jobs, just not in the way you might think. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Add ‘school potentially going bankrupt’ to the list of reasons we’re happy we’re not in college anymore, alongside gruelling mid-terms and questionable dining hall food. New year, new power source: Alberta is now dabbling in nuclear power. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

The federal government will look at capping the number of international students admitted to Canada in the coming months, Immigration Minister Marc Miller told reporters, saying the system “has gotten out of control.” The world’s biggest brewer is hoping that their newest sponsorship deal will capture sports fans who may be considering extending their Dry January’s. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Amazon has rightfully earned the title of “the everything store.” Unfortunately, everything happens to include illegal weapons. A year after Canada — Playing the role of the protective dad— told Chinethe Canadian government is deciding who are acceptable suitors for the country’s top mining companies. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Rebel attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea have been mucking up global trade for weeks, and Western powers have officially had enough. You can work from home, take classes at home, and even exercise at home. And now, in B.C., you can even do your routine medical tests from home. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Boeing shares plummeted ~8% yesterday, which was to be expected after one of its planes blew a freakin’ hole in mid-air. Sorry, we still can’t believe that actually happened. Deloitte is taking the expression “time is **money” to heart with its new AI innovation. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Boeing shares plummeted ~8% yesterday, which was to be expected after one of its planes blew a freakin’ hole in mid-air. Sorry, we still can’t believe that actually happened. Deloitte is taking the expression “time is **money” to heart with its new AI innovation. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

As if the $15 poutine at the chalet wasn’t bad enough, poor snow conditions and high demand have marred this year’s ski season at popular Canadian slopes. Don’t feel too bad for the world’s most valuable company, but the new year is increasingly shaping up to be a challenging one for Apple. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Angola’s oil output might be just a drop in the barrel for OPEC — a group of leading oil-producing countries — but its departure could ripple into much bigger changes. Investors are starting to question the existence of Santa Claus… as far as the guy with the big, white, fluffy beard relates to markets, that is. Tiny towns popping up in the northern Ontario wilderness have come under government scrutiny, but their pioneer-like inhabitants insist they just want cheaper housing. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Better late than never: Canada is starting to pour more cash into its defence strategy. A northern Alberta town with a population of 577 people could be the site of a renewable energy breakthrough. Canada is a land of innovation. Look no further than the pizza dip roller or [ketchup chips](https://www.foodbloggersofcanada.com/canadas-love-for-ketchup-chips/#:~:text=The Canadian Story%3A Hostess Ketchup,chips on his mother's stove.)! Unfortunately, innovation funding continues to be a serious challenge. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Better start baking those welcome cookies now, because you’ve got a million new neighbours to welcome. A new bill is trying to move “fast trains” from a European ideal into a Canadian reality. Is your looming annual performance review getting you down? You aren’t the only one. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

A plan for a continental electric vehicle charging network is bringing together big names like it’s a Team USA basketball roster. The go-to site to buy quirky Christmas gifts for your friends and family is leaning back into its homemade, one-of-one vibe. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

In recent days, the Red Sea has become like the mall during the holidays: A place better kept at a safe distance. Like each and every one of us who got used to working in our pyjamas, Zoom has had a rude post-Covid awakening. Forget champagne fountains or a private DJ set from David Guetta. Your office holiday party this year is more likely to be a not-so-boozy potluck, a pickleball match, or some virtual trivia. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

The end of the road for gas-powered vehicles in Canada is fast approaching. Like us trying to figure out what to wear to the company holiday party, H&M is having a bit of a fashion identity crisis. The conflict between Israel and Hamas is spreading to other parts of the Middle East. In Yemen, that could start to muck up global trade routes. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

The ringleader of the largest art fraud operation in Canadian history — and, per one investigating officer, in *world* history — was sentenced to 5 years in prison yesterday. Team Canada announced its roster for the 2024 World Junior Championship. But the biggest names joining the team this year aren’t the new players, but returning advertisers. Over a year after a nationwide blackout left 12 million Canadians without reception, Rogers is making amends by bringing cell service to the deepest corners of Canada’s wilderness. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Forget a Justin Bieber collab — as Tim Hortons expands into its newest locale, it should be looking for a stamp of approval from Blackpink or BTS. As if renewing your real passport wasn’t a big enough pain, you may soon need an internet passport to get into your favourite Reddit thread. What goes up must go down. After a record maple syrup harvest last year, Canada’s crop of the brown stuff has come crashing down like a stack of flapjacks that was piled too high. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

When all else fails, try finding answers to today’s problems in the ol’ history textbooks. They say you can’t teach an old newspaper new tricks, but The Grey Lady wants to get with the times and dabble in AI. The UN COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai went into overtime as environment ministers made like us in university and pulled an all-nighter desperately trying to finish a project. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

It’s starting to look like investors might be happier watching BlackBerry the movie than BlackBerry the company. Canada proposed a new strategy to slash methane emissions by offering cattle farmers incentives if they feed their cows food that will make them burp less. Like a bartender with a generous pour, TikTok creators have been reeling in the tips. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

The EU is once again leading the charge on regulating tech, this time with a new set of rules for AI businesses. Look away, Blue Jays fans: Shohei Ohtani just signed the biggest contract in pro sports history, and despite some dedicated flight tracking and internet sleuthing, it’s not with Toronto. Tesla is learning the hard way that the only thing Scandinavians love more than skiing and cured seafood is the right to collective bargaining agreements. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Not to alarm you, but for some reason, the federal agency managing our seafood has the power to snoop at your phone. Allow us to explain. The newest admissions requirement for foreign students looking to get into a Canadian university has nothing to do with grades or extracurriculars. The world’s biggest fast-food chain is going big in a quest for cold drink supremacy. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Who doesn’t love throwin’ up their feet and crackin’ open an ice-cold beer? We love Canada but must admit that other countries are superior in certain areas—things like better sun, tastier cuisine, and, crucially, better access to family doctors. People are used to getting surprises when they sign up for 23andMe, but “some hackers got their hands on your DNA” usually isn’t among them. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

If you’re like us, when you studied math in school, you were constantly thinking ‘wow, this is hard.’ Unfortunately, for kids today, it seems that learning math has gotten even harder. The world's largest retailer is banking on a holiday season staple to boost sales: the cheesy holiday rom-com. After persevering through the most destructive year ever for wildfires in Canada, firefighters are in Ottawa trying to get more assistance before the next wildfire season. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Will future generations know the unrivalled thrill of getting a crisp $50 bill from your grandma on your birthday? We’re not so sure. Walmart has made itself more attractive to shoppers who hate bright fluorescents and buzzing PA systems. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Yesterday, Canada joined the U.S. in creating strict methane rules to meet climate goals. Like a gym bro about to tackle leg day, food companies are all in on protein. As actual winter sets in, “crypto winter” seems like it could be coming to an end. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Most of the world’s countries agreed on a significant new renewable energy push at the UN’s COP28 climate summit over the weekend, but scientists warned that overshooting the 1.5°C threshold — beyond which climate disasters will become more frequent and intense — is now almost “inevitable.” If your favourite artist is getting too old to tour, here’s some good news — soon, they could start sending a digital proxy to perform for them. Foreign bad actors have been studying our culture and have come to the very correct conclusion that nothing divides people more than a spicy Instagram post. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

The Canadian economy has avoided a technical recession after economists updated the numbers that triggered alarm bells earlier this year. That’s #EconomistMath. With consumers starting to lean into burger options that are less… let’s say, mushy, McDonald’s is revamping its classic road trip staple. As 2024 nears, flying cars and teleporters are no closer to becoming a reality, but countries are hard at work devising digital currencies. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Canadians will get to keep (some of) their access to news, now that the government has reached a deal with Google over the controversial Online News Act. Today marks the one-year anniversary of an event that changed the world forever: The UN bestowing the baguette with protected heritage status… just kidding. Move over, dairy tariff quotas… there’s a new Canada-U.S. trade disagreement in town. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Bank earnings season started not with a bang, but a whimper—one that could be sustained into 2024. For those of you who are already freaked out by airplanes, we have some fun news: Soon, your plane could be kept in the sky entirely by stuff you’d find in a deep fryer. Windsor’s new electric vehicle (EV) battery plant promised a plethora of jobs for Canadian workers, but that may have been a tad overhyped. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Panama’s top court is currently weighing whether or not to block a Canadian mining giant from tapping into the region's copper. Shoppers don’t need to wait for their credit card statements to know how much they splurged this year, with new Shopify data spilling all the details… In this week’s episode of Alberta vs. Feds, Danielle Smith makes what could be her most controversial announcement yet… Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

While we, of course, have nothing but fondness for our southern neighbours, we also love beating them on the hockey rink, the soccer pitch, and in trade dispute court. The days of wondering if those leftovers you’ve had in your fridge for a week are still good or not (before eating them anyway and just hoping for the best) may be coming to an end. Like us on Black Friday weekend, Germany is turning a blind eye to its credit limit and hoping everything turns out okay in the end. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

The fallout at OpenAI escalated from “spicy corporate drama” to “arbiter of humanity’s fate” real quick. Canada’s historic spy trial wasn’t quite as exciting as a James Bond movie — it featured zero cool cars or giant lasers — but it was an important test for the judicial system. A hostage deal is expected to bring the first break in the fight between Israel and Hamas. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

After a whirlwind five days that included teary breakdowns, a pizza party, and even the launch of a new product, Sam Altman is once again CEO of OpenAI. If you’re worried about Canada’s housing market, just wait until we tell you about the country’s wild pig problem. Hanging out with a fancy group of friends and don’t know what to talk about? As if they prefer Epic or Ikon, and watch the ensuing debate light up the room. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Like us, you may have thought your school days were behind you when you collected your expensive piece of paper at graduation, but with this AI thing apparently not going anywhere, we might all be hitting the books again soon. Are you self-conscious about your spending? Luckily, you don’t have to broadcast it to the entire nation like the federal government will do later today in its fall economic update. The Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix happened last week on the Las Vegas Strip. It was F1’s glitziest, costliest event of the year — it also looks destined to be its biggest disappointment. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

NASA’s next moon mission will be getting a (literal) hand from a Canadian company. Kind of like when John Lennon asked us to imagine life without possessions, Uber is asking Canadians to imagine life without a car. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Like us, you may have thought your school days were behind you when you collected your expensive piece of paper at graduation, but with this AI thing apparently not going anywhere, we might all be hitting the books again soon. Are you self-conscious about your spending? Luckily, you don’t have to broadcast it to the entire nation like the federal government will do later today in its fall economic update. The Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix happened last week on the Las Vegas Strip. It was F1’s glitziest, costliest event of the year — it also looks destined to be its biggest disappointment. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

We’ve been glued to our phones following the drama unfolding at the world’s (arguably) most important AI company so that you don’t have to. SpaceX made progress in the second test flight of its Starship rocket, but the program’s success is still far from certain. To the surprise and delight (emphasis on the surprise) of the world, Xi Jinping’s second face-to-face meeting with Joe Biden actually went pretty well. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

AI could force us to find a new go-to topic for small talk by bringing about a future where we already know everything about the weather. Fed up with trying to crack the code of Tesla’s low manufacturing costs, GM decided it would just buy the EV maker’s secret weapon. The body in charge of certifying family doctors in Canada is throwing the Uno reverse card at planned new training regulations. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO