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

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

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