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…
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…
CAV Canada puts Kanata North’s autonomous vehicle prowess on display
By Elizabeth Howell Representatives from some of the world’s largest auto manufacturers and technology companies descended on the Brookstreet Hotel in early September for a growing annual conference t…
Kanata MPP’s plan to help tech firms grow
Growing up, Merrilee Fullerton watched as Kanata North firmly cemented its status as Canada’s largest tech park. After being elected as the MPP for Kanata-Carleton in last fall’s election, her focus q…
A lunch hour like no other
By Lisa Thibodeau In the heart of Kanata North’s ever- growing tech community, there’s a unique space for staff, managers and executives alike to press pause on their busy days. Kanata’s community hu…
From hardware to home construction
By Rosa Saba Tech workers across Kanata North are rolling up their sleeves in preparation for the 2019 Tech Build, with a $100,000 fundraising goal in mind and an opportunity to give back to their com…
TEDxKanata speakers imagine bright futures for Kanata, Canada and the world
Series of speakers emphasize the importance of looking ahead to the future – however unpredictable it may sometimes seem.…
More than a day: Full week of events planned across Ottawa ahead of International Women’s Day
“We are gearing up for something fantastic.”…
From big tech to beer tastings: Growing number of craft breweries adds new flavour to Kanata North
By Rosa Saba Once Kanata North’s only craft brewery, the arrival of Big Rig Brewery hearkened the beginning of what’s quickly becoming a destination for beer lovers from Kanata and beyond. Big …
North America’s first autonomous vehicle test track coming to Kanata
By Rosa Saba Kanata is home to an extensive ecosystem of companies involved in the research and development of autonomous vehicle technology. It’s a diverse field of firms and involves telecom compani…