Podcasts about peak daily

Ottawa's high-speed rail project is exploring a route change that could add a Kingston stop — a move that might broaden support, but also complicate the line's speed and politics. Plus, Google is reportedly investing $75M in indie studio A24 to build AI film tools, putting the “creative-first” brand in a tricky spot as Hollywood weighs cost savings against reputational risk and job losses.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

In today's episode of The Peak Daily, we break down TD Bank's new “productivity” software that tracks how employees spend their time at work — and what the rise of workplace surveillance means for anyone working remotely. Then we look at growing evidence that leaning too heavily on AI tools can erode key skills like critical thinking, debugging, and analysis.Plus, in The Big Picture: Canadian EV interest climbs as gas prices spike, Canada sends a record-sized trade mission to Japan, and Iran pauses nuclear talks with the U.S.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

Canada is getting its first legal prediction markets app as Wealthsimple teams up with Kalshi, blurring the line between investing and gambling. Then, Apple warns iPhones could be headed toward the $2,000 mark as AI-fueled chip costs spike. Plus, in The Big Picture: the U.S. and Iran sign a deal to end the war, Empire doubles down on discount grocers, and Cohere locks in more Canadian compute from Bell.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

Today on The Peak Daily, we dig into a push to partially legalize psychedelic drugs in Canada through doctor prescriptions, and what lessons the country could take from places like Oregon and Australia. Then, Lululemon faces backlash in China after a Great Wall yoga event sparked cultural and geopolitical controversy, highlighting how high the stakes are for Western brands relying on the Chinese market. Plus, one big number on Hollywood's most expensive movie ever, and a fascinating new therapy that aims to “reprogram” cells to act young again.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

More Canadians are using GoFundMe to help pay for essentials like groceries, rent, and bills. Then, Ottawa introduces Bill C-37, a new First Nations clean water bill. Plus, in the Big Picture: SpaceX's deal for AI coding startup Cursor, Gildan drops after a short-seller report, and Quebec reaches a French-language funding deal with three English universities.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

1Password could be one step closer to going public after snapping up access-management startup Apono, fuelling fresh IPO chatter. Then, we dig into why credit card companies are racing to own your Friday night dinner plans, as Amex adds TheFork to its growing reservations empire. Plus Ottawa's talks with Chinese EV makers, Fox buying Roku, opioid deaths dropping, and more.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

Canada's growing reliance on U.S.-made AI tools comes into focus after Anthropic disables access to its newest models amid U.S. export controls and “jailbreak” allegations. Then, we look at why digital point-and-shoot cameras are making a surprising comeback as Gen Z chases Y2K-era vibes and more offline experiences. Plus Carney's comments on CUSMA, a snag in U.S.-Iran talks, and Switzerland rejecting a population cap.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

We break down why Canadian and U.S. officials are publicly sparring but privately keeping the relationship on track. Then, we look at SpaceX's blockbuster IPO and what mega-IPOs could mean for markets. Plus, the big picture: the Gordie Howe Bridge opening gets delayed, Koho hits unicorn status, and Ottawa rolls out a major food security plan.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

Today on The Peak Daily, we dig into the nicotine pouch boom among young Canadians and why regulators are struggling to keep up. We also break down OSFI's push for big banks to lend more to small businesses, plus the latest on CUSMA uncertainty, the Bank of Canada holding rates steady, and Ubisoft's latest round of studio closures.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

Today on The Peak Daily: Canada's long-awaited Gordie Howe International Bridge finally gets an opening date, and buy now, pay later lenders set their sights on rent payments. Plus, in the big picture: Anthropic releases a new model, Apotex boosts its IPO target, and the Parti Québécois vows to pull Quebec out of the Alto high-speed rail project.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com 

Canada is getting closer to a nationwide under-16 social media ban, with Ottawa set to table new online harms legislation that would also regulate AI chatbots. Then, we unpack new research linking the iPhone's arrival to falling birth rates, and what that says about modern relationships. Plus, in The Big Picture: Ottawa backs off streamer fees, a US judge strikes down the $100K H-1B fee, and airlines line up for federal loans as fuel costs soar.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

Toronto is flipping FIFA World Cup tickets at a markup, Canada temporarily restricts Texas cattle imports amid a flesh-eating parasite outbreak, and the big picture includes Iran's latest missile strike on Israel, OpenAI's reported pivot toward business-focused AI agents, and airlines bracing for a US$100B fuel-cost hit.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

Today on The Peak Daily, we're breaking down Air Canada's big bet on premium flyers with a new fuel-sipping A321XLR — and what it signals about the future of air travel. Then, we head to Nova Scotia, where the province is launching a “seafood school” program to hook the next generation on fishery careers and shore up a key export industry.Plus, in The Big Picture: Ottawa rolls out a $2.3B national AI strategy, SpaceX tees up a record-setting IPO, and U.S. lawmakers move to rein in military action in Iran.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

Canada's coming submarine super-deal turns into a full-on bidding war as South Korea dangles “Project Beaver” — a massive hydrogen-trucking investment — to win a 12-sub contract potentially worth $120B over 70 years. Plus, famous short seller Andrew Left is found guilty of securities fraud in a “short-and-distort” scheme, raising fresh questions about market manipulation in the social media era. In The Big Picture: a proposed new U.S. tariff on Canada tied to forced-labour imports, Ottawa backs off its Cancon streamer rules, and Meta launches an AI agent for businesses.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

Today on The Peak Daily, we dig into Ottawa's plan to back Canadian AI startups with a new federal investment fund, and what it could mean for keeping high-potential founders building at home instead of heading south for capital. Then, we head to Vancouver, where a rare office-to-hotel conversion in the city's downtown core aims to add much-needed rooms in one of Canada's tightest hotel markets.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

In today's episode of The Peak Daily, we break down why nearly every Canadian university slid in the latest global rankings, and what tightening funding and declining international student revenue could mean for research, hiring, and programs.Then, we look at Nvidia's big swing into the laptop market with its new RTX Spark Superchip, and why the world's most valuable company wants to bring AI compute from data centres to personal devices.Plus, in The Big Picture: Anthropic confidentially files for an IPO, Ottawa commits $$100 million$ to expand an AI healthcare project nationwide, and Canada Post workers approve a new five-year contract.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

Today on The Peak Daily, we break down Ottawa's plan to fine-tune Bill C-22 after backlash from Big Tech and privacy advocates, and what the lawful access debate means for encryption and cyber risk. Then, we look at the CFL's landmark new media rights deal with Bell, DAZN, and YouTube, and why live sports is still one of the most valuable bets in streaming. Plus, a tentative U.S.–Iran ceasefire extension, Canada's push to attract top global researchers, and competing submarine bids heating up.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

Today on The Peak Daily, WestJet pushes to roll back Canada's Air Passenger Protection Regulations as the backlog of complaints keeps growing. Then, Spotify leans into the “clipping economy” with a new in-app tool that lets listeners cut and share podcast moments. Plus, the big picture: Lululemon settles its boardroom battle, Ottawa moves to diversify defence procurement, and Meta launches paid “Plus” tiers across its apps.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

Today on The Peak Daily, we break down the legal battle brewing in the booming secondary market for private-company shares, after Vancouver-based Hiive is sued by Nasdaq Private Market over alleged patent infringement. Then, Ferrari's first-ever EV, the €550,000 Luce, debuts to a brutal reception from fans and a sharp drop in the stock — raising fresh questions about whether luxury buyers are really ready to go electric. Plus, big tech pushes back on Ottawa's proposed lawful access bill, Canada and Germany tee up a major LNG deal, and the federal government reviews the clarity of Alberta's referendum question.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

Tim Hortons is changing course on temporary foreign workers and aiming to hire 10,000 Canadians as critics say the program has helped suppress wages and add pressure to housing and healthcare. Then, we look at new research showing how quickly open-source AI models' safety guardrails can be removed through a technique called “obliteration,” raising fresh concerns about misuse. Plus, from Vancouver's protests over AI data centres to the latest on Middle East diplomacy and Canada's wildfire response.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

In today's episode, we dig into Pizza Hut's retro restaurant revamp and why '90s nostalgia is proving to be a powerful sales strategy. Then, we break down the fight brewing over Canada's new streaming rules, as Netflix and Disney's lobby group warns the CRTC's 15% CanCon spending requirement could raise prices and spark a court challenge. Plus, we preview what to watch this week: Canada–India trade talks, fresh GDP data, and inflation prints that could shape the path for interest rates.Check out the first ever Peak Daily here. The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com 

Today on The Peak Daily, we break down what it means when theme parks start using facial recognition and AI cameras, as Disney faces a lawsuit over privacy concerns. Then, we dig into why U.S. growers want to block Prince Edward Island potato imports over potato wart, and what a new ban could mean for Canada's top export market. Plus, in the Big Picture: TD's new agentic AI for mortgage reviews, Oura's IPO filing, and a quick look at Canada's summer job market.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com 

Today on The Peak Daily, we break down Airbnb's biggest overhaul yet and what it means as travel apps race to become “super-apps.” Then, we look at why more young Canadians are skipping shoebox condos and eyeing cottages as a first step into homeownership, and the financial trade-offs that come with it. Plus, in The Big Picture: Meta cuts 10% of its workforce, Canada's largest drug bust in Manitoba history, and OpenAI and SpaceX inch closer to IPOs.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com 

Cohere is making a bold move into biotech with the acquisition of Montreal's Reliant AI, aiming to bring agent-powered tools to drugmakers. Plus, Canada's army is planning a major reorganization that could add new divisions, drones, and long-range firepower. In The Big Picture, we break down the latest inflation numbers, Nissan's reported plans to ship Chinese-made EVs into Canada, and Google's shift toward a chatbot-style search experience.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

On today's episode of The Peak Daily, we look at why recent grads are turning on AI — and what that backlash says about a brutal entry-level job market. Then, we break down the proxy fight brewing at Lululemon as founder Chip Wilson tries to steer the company back to its premium roots. Plus, in the Big Picture: a $420B utility mega-merger powered by data-centre demand, Elon Musk's OpenAI case gets tossed, Canada confirms its first case of the Andes strain of hantavirus, and more.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

Today on The Peak Daily, we break down Ottawa's new plan to double Canada's electricity generation by 2050, and why it could reshape costs, climate policy, and the grid as demand surges from data centres, EVs, and defence production. Then, we look at a Canadian startup taking pre-orders for a $20 custom hearing aid, and what ultra-low-cost devices could mean for accessibility. Plus, Honda's brutal EV year and the pause on its Ontario plant, Canada's push to restrict social media and potentially AI chatbots for minors, a scorching AI IPO debut, and more.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

Today on The Peak Daily, we're breaking down Ottawa and Alberta's industrial carbon pricing deal and what it means for a proposed new west coast pipeline. Then, we look at why top MBA programs are slashing tuition as enrolment drops and employers prioritize AI fluency over traditional credentials. Plus, in the Big Picture: Anthropic pulls ahead of OpenAI in corporate adoption, Trump and China's leaders open high-stakes talks in Beijing, and Ottawa's AI spending tab crosses $800M.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

In today's Peak Daily, the rise of “tokenmaxxing,” as Amazon workers allegedly pad AI tool usage to look more productive, and what it says about how companies are measuring performance in the AI era. Plus, Dunkin' is officially coming back to Canada with plans for hundreds of locations, setting up a fresh fight in an already crowded coffee market. Finally, Ottawa names the first recipients of its AI Compute Access Fund, TikTok wants to become your travel booking app, and eBay swats away a massive GameStop bid.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

A Toronto Police corruption scandal is forcing prosecutors to review dozens of federal cases, raising the risk that some charges could be thrown out. We also look at a new TD report warning food inflation could pick up as fertilizer supplies are disrupted through the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: OpenAI's new DeployCo consulting unit, federal support for Telus's B.C. data-centre expansion, Disney's box-office momentum, and more.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

Today on The Peak Daily, we break down the backlash to Kevin O'Leary's massive “Stratos” data centre project in Utah, and what the politics of power, land, and water could mean for the AI boom. Then we look at why today's AI models still struggle to pick winning stocks, and how overconfidence can push investors into making worse trades.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

Today on The Peak Daily, we unpack the rise of the “boomerang generation” as more Canadians in their late 20s and 30s move back in with their parents, driven by housing costs that have far outpaced income growth. Then, we look at Ontario's plan to greenlight what could become the world's largest nuclear power plant, and what it signals about Canada's energy future as demand surges. Plus, a prediction-market giant raises a massive round, and one big number on how concentrated stock market gains have become.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

Today on The Peak Daily, we break down Honda's reported decision to shelve its planned $15B EV complex in Ontario, and what that signals for Canada's already-wobbly auto sector. Then, we look at the surprisingly hot new retro tech trend: screen-free, Wi‑Fi-enabled “landlines” for kids. Plus, Samsung joins the trillion-dollar club and new research suggests AI could help improve ER diagnosis accuracy.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

The U.S. signals a possible pivot toward AI oversight, with talk of government reviews for new models and Big Tech sharing early versions with federal officials. Then, Meta's latest approach to age verification raises eyebrows, using AI to estimate age from photos and videos by analyzing clues like height and bone structure.Also, Mark Carney naming Louise Arbour as Canada's next governor general, new details on the Alto high-speed rail route, and a rare warning about possible human-to-human hantavirus transmission.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com 

We break down the first Canadian-dollar-backed stablecoin, CADD, and what a loonie-pegged token could mean for crypto adoption and Canadian financial sovereignty. Then, Canada's cattle producers push back on a potential Mercosur trade deal they fear could flood the market with cheaper beef from Brazil and Argentina. Plus Ottawa's new tariff-relief support for manufacturers, Alberta's separatist petition for an independence referendum, and renewed conflict around shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

Today on The Peak Daily, we're heading to Beijing's massive auto show to see why China's EV makers are pulling ahead, and what it could mean for North American giants like Ford, GM, and Stellantis. Then, we break down a quiet Canadian tax change that could make it easier for business owners to sell to employees through Employee Ownership Trusts — potentially reshaping who owns the country's small businesses.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

Today on The Peak Daily, we break down a proposed mega-merger that could reshape the already concentrated elevator industry — and why Canada's chronic elevator shortage and sky-high costs could get even worse. Then, we look at Canada's selection as host of a new multinational defence bank designed to unlock cheaper, long-term funding for military projects, and what it could mean for Canadian defence manufacturing. Plus, in The Big Picture: the Bank of Canada and the U.S. Fed hold rates steady, families of Tumbler Ridge victims sue OpenAI, and Uber pushes deeper into travel.

In today's episode of The Peak Daily, we dig into the warning signs behind OpenAI's massive spending spree as the company reportedly misses key revenue and user-growth targets — raising fresh questions about whether the AI boom is outpacing sustainable business models.Then, we look at why Canada is pushing to get serious about robots, as a new committee aims to unlock more funding and accelerate automation adoption to help tackle productivity challenges and labour shortages.

In today's episode of The Peak Daily, we break down Ottawa's new Canada Strong Fund — the country's first-ever sovereign wealth fund — and what it could mean for everyday Canadians and big infrastructure projects. Then, we look at Spotify's latest push beyond music as it teams up with Peloton to offer workouts and exclusive fitness content to premium subscribers.Plus, in the big picture: Rogers offers buyouts amid cooling telecom growth, OpenAI and Microsoft reshape their partnership, and Letterboxd's owner explores a sale.

In today's episode of The Peak Daily, we break down why foreign investors are returning to Canada — including a planned $1B bet on infrastructure and energy — and what it could mean for growth. We also look at Chinese smartphone brand Honor's early push toward a Canadian launch, plus the big picture headlines you need: the U.S. moves to reclassify marijuana, investors react to Lululemon's new CEO, and Meta cuts jobs to fund its AI ambitions.

In today's episode of The Peak Daily, we unpack a viral (and likely AI-generated) YouTube network pushing the idea of Alberta becoming the 51st U.S. state — and why foreign influence campaigns can shape real political momentum. Then, we look at how Silicon Valley is building a new, tech-friendly media ecosystem, from VC-backed livestream news to founder-safe podcasts, and what it means for who controls the narrative. Plus: Canada's new Canada–U.S. trade advisory committee, proposed rules for domestic rocket launches, and CATL's lightning-fast EV battery recharge breakthrough.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

In today's episode of The Peak Daily, we look at how a Toronto biotech is using AI to rescue promising drug candidates that Big Pharma left behind — and what that could mean for the cost and speed of new treatments. Plus, Canada's Armed Forces hit recruitment targets again as pay boosts and expanded eligibility bring more people (including permanent residents) into the ranks. Then in The Big Picture: Tim Cook's CEO succession at Apple, gas-driven inflation, and Alberta moving to year-round daylight time.

In today's episode, we break down why beef prices are still climbing — and why Canadians may need to swap burgers for hot dogs this summer. Then we look at Sam Altman's World ID as it rolls out human-verification tools across apps like Zoom and DocuSign, raising fresh questions about biometric data and trust. Plus, a quick look at rising geopolitical risk and what higher energy prices could mean for inflation.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

Canada's biggest movie theatre chain, Cineplex, is exploring a potential sale or merger — a move that could put much of Canada's box office in foreign hands. Plus, Toronto wellness darling Nutbar heads to New York as the green-juice boom keeps booming. In the big picture: Xanadu's stock volatility, OpenAI's new drug discovery model, and a major $9B Canadian real estate deal.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

Today on The Peak Daily, we break down how a “boardroom playbook” is reshaping pro sports decisions in Toronto, why Anthropic may have surged ahead in the AI race. Plus Live Nation's monopoly ruling, Uber's robotaxi push, and LIV Golf's uncertain future.And tune in after for a special interview with Cristin Gooderham, Area Vice President, Canada Enterprise - Sales at ServiceNow about how Canadian companies are deploying AI to improve the customer experience. The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

Canada's financial watchdog ramps up a crackdown on crypto-fraud money services businesses, while luxury automakers like Rolls-Royce cash in on the booming market for bespoke, one-of-a-kind cars. Plus Ottawa temporarily suspends the federal gas tax, Amazon makes a blockbuster satellite buy to challenge Starlink, and Canadian officials meet with Anthropic over the cybersecurity risks of its new model.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

Today on The Peak Daily, we break down Waymo's push to bring robotaxis to Toronto, and why it could be a turning point for autonomous ride-hailing in Canada. Plus, we look at Canada's grocery giants racing to open more discount stores as shoppers prioritize value amid stubbornly high food costs. Finally, we run through the big headlines: the Liberals' new working majority, a PFAS probe into Lululemon, and Meta's bid to overtake Google in ad revenue.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

Today on The Peak Daily, we break down the U.S. move to blockade the Strait of Hormuz and what it could mean for global shipping, oil prices, and markets. Then, we dig into the booming “annoyance economy” — the hidden fees, endless hold times, and cancellation hurdles that cost consumers billions, and how AI is making it worse. Plus, Viktor Orbán's surprise defeat in Hungary, floor-crossing talk in Ottawa, Quebec's new premier, and more.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

Today on The Peak Daily, we look at why Anthropic is keeping its powerful new AI model, Mythos, under wraps amid hacking fears, and what that could mean for the next wave of cyber threats. Then, dig into Air Canada's pilot project to fast-track passenger complaints with a new third-party arbitration process as the CTA backlog balloons. Plus, a hopeful note from the lab: an Oxford-built AI tool that can spot heart-failure risk years early.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

Today on The Peak Daily: why Bill Ackman wants to take a swing at Universal Music Group, and what a potential US$64B deal could mean for the future of streaming, music rights, and AI disruption. Toronto's Rosedale to unpack a proposal for Canada's first “virtual gated community,” powered by Flock's AI license-plate surveillance, and the privacy and policing concerns that come with it. Plus, the big picture: OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google reportedly coordinate to curb model-copying, Toronto home sales tick up for the first time in months, and more stories on the radar.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

Today we break down why Alberta's separatist referendum push could get derailed in court, as the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation argues the petition violates treaty rights and the Constitution. Then, they look at the rise of phone-free bars, restaurants, and cafes that are betting customers will pay for a few hours of real-world focus and conversation.In The Big Picture: Iran rejects a proposed ceasefire as U.S. threats escalate, Canadian immigration officials warn that AI-generated fabrications are clogging asylum and immigration systems, and NASA's Artemis II crew sets a new human distance record on a lunar flyby.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com