Amazon says it will not be building a new headquarters in New York, a stunning reversal after a yearlong search.
The online retailer has faced opposition from some New York politicians, who were unhappy with the tax incentives Amazon was promised.
Amazon said Thursday it does not plan to look for another location, and will continue to build out offices in Arlington, Virginia and Nashville, Tennessee.
Ottawa-Gatineau had bid for Amazon's HQ2, but did not make the short list; however the company is building a massive distribution centre in the Ottawa's east end.
With files from CFRA's Ted Raymond.