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Sep 19, 2023, 12:00 ET Amazon is Hiring More than 6,000 Employees in Canada to Help Deliver Great Holiday Experiences

Amazon's average starting hourly wage in Canada is now $21 per hour across customer fulfillment and delivery, with guaranteed raises and paid career development opportunities for eligible regular...
Prime Video's Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe Reveals Trailer, Key Art and October 10 Launch Date

Sep 07, 2023, 08:00 ET Prime Video's Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe Reveals Trailer, Key Art and October 10 Launch Date

The Canadian Amazon Original will screen at Toronto International Film Festival, Calgary International Film Festival, Vancouver International Film Festival, Atlantic International Film Festival, and...

Jun 06, 2023, 09:00 ET Amazon Canada and DoorDash announce free, one-year DashPass membership for Prime members

Starting today, new and existing Prime members in Canada can enjoy a free, one-year DashPass membership and gain access to exclusive benefits like $0 delivery fees and reduced service fees on...

Jun 05, 2023, 08:00 ET Amazon Canada celebrates Pride Month With #ProudToBe and the Prime Video #NotJustForShow Campaigns, in Partnership With Pride Toronto and Other Local 2SLGBTQ+ Groups

The Prime Video #NotJustForShow initiatives include a Prime Video Pride Parade float, an open-air viewing party for The Lake Season Two in Toronto, and a 24-hour campaign takeover of the largest...

May 16, 2023, 12:00 ET Sparks Fly This Summer, as Prime Video's The Lake Returns With a Whirlwind of Heart and Humor Starting June 9

Starring Jordan Gavaris, Julia Stiles, and Madison Shamoun, new cast this season includes Lauren Holly, Jhaleil Swaby, and Max Amani Produced by AMAZE, The Lake Season Two launches exclusively on...

May 15, 2023, 12:00 ET Prime Video Brings Hit Reality Format to Canada: Toronto's High-End Luxury Real Estate Market to Be Featured in New Canadian Amazon Original Series Luxe Listings Toronto

Top Canadian agents Peter and Paige Torkan and Brett Starke give an intimate look behind the scenes of the lavish buying and selling of multimillion-dollar properties in Toronto Produced by...

Mar 03, 2023, 06:00 ET Your Voice is Power Returns to Engage Thousands of Canadian Students in Coding Education

Computer science program that builds technology skills while promoting social justice returns for 2023 with an enhanced curriculum for middle and high school students Twin Flames joins First Nations...

Feb 02, 2023, 06:00 ET The Family Drama Isn't Over … Prime Video Revives Fan-Favourite Murder Mystery Drama Nuit Blanche For Season Two

Prime Video and Séries Plus join forces in landmark partnership with Quebec's Pixcom to bring back the Francophone series for Season Two, following the first season airing on ICI Radio-Canada Télé...

Dec 23, 2022, 15:34 ET Amazon Logistics Canada facilities win the City of London 2022 Diversity, Race Relations, and Inclusivity Award

TORONTO, Dec. 23, 2022 /CNW/ - Two Amazon Logistics Canada delivery stations in London, Ontario, have received The City of London's Municipal Council 2022 Diversity, Race Relations, and Inclusivity...

Nov 01, 2022, 09:30 ET A Tiny Village With Big Mysteries: Prime Video Reveals Trailer and Launch Date For Three Pines, the New Series Based on Louise Penny's International Best-Selling Chief Inspector Gamache Series

Series premieres December 2, with two episodes releasing weekly Starring Alfred Molina and produced by Left Bank Pictures, the series will be available exclusively on Prime Video in Canada, U.S., UK, ...

Oct 31, 2022, 15:01 ET Amazon Canada continues to support refugees with second virtual Refugee Career Day

The event will be held virtually on November 3, recruiters aim to support refugee job seekers by providing career advice and information about Amazon jobs TORONTO, Oct. 31, 2022 /CNW/ - As part of...

Oct 21, 2022, 15:12 ET Amazon Canada opens its most technologically advanced robotics facility in the country

One of five of its kind globally, Amazon's newest fulfillment center in Barrhaven, Ontario, will create more than 2,500 jobs OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 21, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, Amazon Canada celebrated the...
Amazon Canada Announces the Return of the Amazon Designer Spotlight

Oct 17, 2022, 14:18 ET Amazon Canada Announces the Return of the Amazon Designer Spotlight

TORONTO, Oct. 17, 2022 /CNW/ - Amazon Canada today announced the return of the Amazon Designer Spotlight, an exclusive online fashion series celebrating six Canadian designers, hosted by celebrity...

Oct 17, 2022, 04:00 ET Amazon Helped Canadian Businesses Navigate Challenging Economic Climate in 2021, with 20 Per Cent Growth in Sales

Average annual sales of Canadian businesses selling on Amazon rose to $85,000 (USD), with more than 1,000 selling partners surpassing $500,000 (USD) TORONTO, Oct. 17, 2022 /CNW/ - Amazon (NASDAQ:...

Sep 29, 2022, 06:00 ET The Magic of the Tickle Trunk Returns, as Prime Video Announces the Start of Production on an Untitled Mr. Dressup Documentary

The Canadian Amazon Original is produced by marblemedia in association with CBC, Hawkeye Pictures, and Pyre Productions TORONTO , Sept. 29, 2022 /CNW/ - Prime Video today announced the start of...

Sep 14, 2022, 16:32 ET Amazon Canada Employees Surprise Four Canadian schools with over 500 LEGO sets

Together with FIRST Robotics and the LEGO Group, Amazon will increase access to STEM learning and bring curiosity, fun and creativity to the classroom this school year TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2022 /CNW/ - ...

Aug 31, 2022, 07:00 ET Amazon Future Engineer Awards University Scholarships to Canadian Students

Ten computer science and engineering students from underrepresented and underserved communities receive $30,000 towards their university education TORONTO, Aug. 31, 2022 /CNW/ - Amazon today...

Aug 17, 2022, 13:52 ET Amazon Canada employees volunteer with food banks, gather donations to support vulnerable Canadians as part of Amazon's Global Month of Volunteering

Employees are leading an effort to assist the record number of Canadians using food banks amid soaring housing costs, inflation, and stagnant incomes. TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2022 /CNW/ - Amazon has...

Aug 02, 2022, 05:00 ET Amazon Canada unveils Fièr.e.s, a colouring book for raising employee awareness of the experiences of people in the LGBTQ2S+ community

MONTRÉAL, Aug. 2, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Today, Amazon Canada unveiled Fièr.e.s [Proud], a project to raise awareness among the company's Quebec employees on the realities encountered by their peers who ...

Aug 02, 2022, 05:00 ET Amazon Canada collaborates with Quebec artists to release Fièr.e.s, a colouring book featuring LGBTQ2S+ employees to raise awareness of the realities they face in and out of the workforce

MONTRÉAL, Aug. 2, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Today, Amazon Canada unveiled Fièr.e.s [Proud], a project to celebrate the experience and leadership of LGBTQ2S+ employees. Five Canadian Amazon employees share...

Jun 24, 2022, 19:00 ET Stronger Together: Amazon Canada marks Pride Month with new initiatives to support and celebrate 2SLGBTQ+ employees and local communities

Drag queen and TV personality, Scarlett Bobo, visited GTA-based Amazon facility to host a Drag 101 for employees TORONTO, June 24, 2022 /CNW/ - To celebrate Pride Month, Amazon Canada is shining...

Jun 23, 2022, 06:00 ET Amazon Canada launches refugee program, offering vital resources to meet critical needs of refugees resettling in Canada

Program kicks off with company's Canada Refugee Career Day on June 23, 2022 TORONTO, June 23, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, Amazon Canada announced the launch of the Amazon Canada Refugee Support Program....

Jun 01, 2022, 20:45 ET Ghost Forest Author Pik-Shuen Fung Wins the 2022 Amazon Canada First Novel Award

Caitlin Mah Wins the Youth Short Story Category for "Mei-Ying, the Heavens Are Crying" TORONTO, June 1, 2022 /CNW/ - Amazon Canada and The Walrus have announced that Pik-Shuen Fung, author of Ghost...

May 10, 2022, 09:00 ET Amazon Canada and The Walrus Unveil Shortlist for the 46th Annual First Novel Award

The winner of the Amazon Canada First Novel Award will be announced on Wednesday, June 1, at an in-person ceremony hosted by Jennifer Hollett, Executive Director of The Walrus, featuring celebrated...

Apr 19, 2022, 17:16 ET Amazon Canada launches its most advanced robotics facility in Hamilton, Ontario

With continued expansion and growth, Amazon will create more than 4,500 operations jobs in Ontario in 2022 and 2023 HAMILTON, ON, April 19, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, Amazon Canada celebrated the opening of ...