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May 2018
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Amazon is Coming to Town

Victor Menasce
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CTV News reported that a large parcel in the East end of Ottawa will be site of a new 1M square foot warehouse. Sources close the project have confirmed off the record that the occupant will be Amazon. This is part of a growing strategy across North America for local fulfillment centers as Amazon strives to reduce their delivery times for Amazon Prime custom ... Show More
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