One of Kanata’s biggest tech firms has a new chief executive. Mary McDowell brings some 30 years of industry experience, including stints at Nokia and Polycom, to the role. She takes over from Rich Mc…
Tech talent descends on Kanata North at Startup Open House
Tech firms big and small set up shop in the heart of Kanata North for one evening this fall during Startup Open House, an annual opportunity for members of the broader community to meet the city’s top…
Kanata North wins big at Best Ottawa Business Awards
The talent, innovation and diversity of Kanata North’s tech sector were front and centre at this year’s edition of the Best Ottawa Business Awards, which recognized several local companies for their g…
TEDxKanata 2020 lineup takes shape
Organizers of the sixth TEDxKanata have announced the first four speakers for the 2020 edition of the annual event, which centres around the theme “ignite.” The lineup includes Wendy Knight Agard, Nok…
City considers ‘special economic zone’ designation for Kanata North
New community classification would ease development challenges, AGM attendees learn The Kanata North Tech Park is in the running for a new special development title from the City of Ottawa that could …
A new era for Kanata North
Greetings Kanata Networkers, As 2019 drew to a close, I was reminded that this will be the last message I share with you from this decade. To summarize all that has been accomplished in Canada’s large…
CENGN talks 5G future at Kanata summit
By Lisa Thibodeau As tech leaders and telecom enthusiasts gathered in Kanata to explore the multibillion dollar potential of 5G, several speakers challenged delegates to tackle inequities in broadban…
LUNA Crêpes & Café owners forging deep community bonds
By Paula Roy Owners Cigdem and Ammar Gulen may have taken a circuitous route to the hospitality industry, but it has been a rewarding journey for them. Since purchasing their March Road eatery, LUNA C…
Tech talent powers Kanata North testing lab through ownership changes
By Lisa Thibodeau For countless companies in Kanata North and around the world, one of the first steps to bringing high-tech products to market – everything from telecommunications gear to aerospace c…
‘Carve out time in your schedule to do something you love’
By Alycia Douglass Work hard, play hard – right? At least, that’s been Erin Blaskie’s approach to life these days. In her 9-5 grind, Blaskie serves as director of marketing at L-Spark, where she works…