Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos earmarks US$10 billion for climate change fight
The Bezos Earth Fund will begin issuing grants this summer as part of the initiative. Continue reading
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Worker critically injured at Amazon warehouse worksite in Leduc County
A man was taken to hospital in critical, life-threatening condition after being electrocuted while working at the Amazon warehouse at the southern edge of Edmonton. Continue reading
U.S. judge grants Amazon’s request, halts Pentagon cloud computing deal with Microsoft
The Pentagon, which had planned to start work on the contract on Friday, said it was disappointed in the ruling. Continue reading
Pope Francis declines to approve ordination of married priests in the Amazon
In an eagerly-awaited document, Francis didn’t even refer to recommendations by Amazonian bishops to consider the ordination of married men and women deacons. Rather, he urged bishops to pray for more priestly vocations and send missionaries to the region, where the faithful living in remote communities can go months or even years without Mass. Continue reading
Fort McMurray, not Victoria, is nation’s most romantic city: Amazon Canada rankings
Amazon says its list is based on data from online purchases, including romance novels and sexual wellness products. Continue reading
Amazon delivered already ‘soiled’ diapers, says New Jersey mom
Nassly Sales from Jersey City ordered diapers this week from Amazon.com’s Warehouse section — a section on Amazon’s website where used or refurbished items are resold at a discounted price. Continue reading
Weyburn’s Tenille Arts on Amazon Music Canada’s list of artists to watch in 2020
Tenille Arts was recently listed as an artist to watch in 2020 by Amazon Music Canada. Continue reading
U of S researcher links retail innovation to success in wake of ‘Prime effect’
By Nicole Stillger Reporter
New research out of the University of Saskatchewan’s Edwards School of Business is exploring the shift in the overall retail landscape and its cascading effects. Continue reading
Toronto woman catches ‘porch pirates’ on camera
By Albert Delitala Digital Video Journalist
A Toronto woman is warning others to be vigilant after catching thieves on camera stealing a package from her family’s porch. Continue reading
Porch pirates continue creeping around doorsteps as couriers find ways to stop them
By Jill Croteau Reporter
Porch pirates are continuing to strike during the season of giving and taking, snatching Christmas parcels from the doorsteps of unsuspecting victims. Continue reading