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• The Canadian Press reports that "Online retailer Amazon says customers in Toronto and Vancouver that are signed up for its Prime service are now eligible for same-day deliveries as part of their premium plan. The offer is good for eligible orders over $25.

"The Seattle-based company says eligible purchases placed in the morning through Amazon.ca will be delivered by 9 p.m. the same day in areas with Vancouver and Toronto postal codes."


• The Wall Street Journal reports that Uber "plans to launch its food-delivery business in Tokyo on Thursday, preparing for a gradual rollout across Japan—a country where its main ride-hailing business is barred ... In a city where good restaurants are plentiful but delivery isn’t always available, UberEats bicycle couriers will carry dishes from more than 150 restaurants whose offerings range from inexpensive comfort food to high-end Michelin-starred fare."
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