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

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

As Canada’s opioid crisis continues, new enforcement measures in China could help restrict the flow of deadly substances to our shores. Like us signing up for beer league hockey, Netflix is dipping its toes into sports just to see how things play out. Vaping is so 2021. These days, nicotine pouches are the vice of choice for many teens, and health experts are warning that it’s a serious problem. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

As Canadians struggle with the rising cost of living, pressure is mounting on the federal government to carve up its flagship climate policy like a Thanksgiving turkey. After almost a decade of delays, the world’s largest fusion reactor has finally achieved a key milestone. We’ve all had to give up some luxuries amidst rising inflation — it’s been sooo long since we’ve bought a fancy jar of fig jam — and the feds are no exception. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

As Canadians struggle with the rising cost of living, pressure is mounting on the federal government to carve up its flagship climate policy like a Thanksgiving turkey. After almost a decade of delays, the world’s largest fusion reactor has finally achieved a key milestone. We’ve all had to give up some luxuries amidst rising inflation — it’s been sooo long since we’ve bought a fancy jar of fig jam — and the feds are no exception. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Kind of like how every streamer released an epic fantasy show after Game of Thrones was a massive hit, drugmakers are all angling to produce the next blockbuster weight loss drug. We’ve all come across job postings with ludicrous experience requirements (10 years for an entry-level position???), and no one knows that pain more than foreign-trained workers. Like a dinner party guest who doesn’t know when to leave, Huawei is still kicking around Canadian universities' research departments. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced yesterday that the province is planning to radically restructure its healthcare system. Rarely can one event kill off an entire industry, but that’s exactly what happened to airship travel when the LZ 129 Hindenburg burst into flames above New Jersey in 1937. Whether you’re at a family get-together or surfing online, politics can be a dicey topic to explore. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Not all heroes wear capes: Canada’s telecom regulator is trying to make your phone bill a little less daunting. Raise your on-tap kombuchas for a toast to WeWork, which burned far too bright and way too fast. To any wine moms or vino snobs who may be reading, make sure you’re sitting down with a chilled pinto grigio before looking at this next story. You might find it too upsetting. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Just like you with your ex, the general public has fallen out of love with dating apps. The maker of Fortnite is hoping to score a victory royale against one of the titans of tech. Social media platforms are bracing for a potentially rough quarter, but they do have one hope: those “tap here to buy now” ads. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Out of all the jobs under threat from AI, we certainly didn’t have Instagram influencers at the top of our list. Want your late-night Big Mac order to arrive at least a little bit warm? Better tip your delivery driver ahead of time. Want to feel old? The median age in Africa is just shy of 19. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Celebrity memoirs aren’t just a source of gossip-worthy headlines… they’ve also been giving the publishing industry a needed shot in the arm. Pros of Canadian currency compared to US currency: Comes in several fun colours, and features the majestic loon. Cons of Canadian currency compared to US currency: It’s less valuable, and dropping lower. Canadians are turning away from economic surveys, a development that’s hurting far more than just the feelings of the Stats Canada surveyors knocking on their doors. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Stellantis executives looked around, saw the numerous drawn-out strikes that have happened this year, and told striking workers, “Let’s get this over with.” The US government is rolling out some new house rules for AI developers. New numbers suggest that Canada’s bail system is more backed up than our stomachs after a bunch of fast food. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Stellantis executives looked around, saw the numerous drawn-out strikes that have happened this year, and told striking workers, “Let’s get this over with.” The US government is rolling out some new house rules for AI developers. New numbers suggest that Canada’s bail system is more backed up than our stomachs after a bunch of fast food. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO