The University of Ottawa is poised to be the first post-secondary institution with a physical presence in Canada’s largest technology park, filling a gap that Kanata North industry leaders say will in…
Kanata North’s top employers honoured with Employees’ Choice Awards
Five Kanata North companies were recognized as some of the city’s top employers – as selected by their own staff – and honoured with Employees’ Choice Awards in December. The 12th annual awards are pr…
Economic study shows Kanata North’s growth, highlighting need for talent and transportation
Companies in Kanata North are growing rapidly and scaling up revenues, but traffic congestion and competition for talented staff threaten to hinder that growth if left unchecked, according to a new st…
KNBA and KRP Properties launch transport survey
The growing number of businesses in Kanata North has brought with it a growing number of commuters – a facet of working in the technology park that the region’s business leaders are looking to …
Kanata tech leaders tackle mental health in the changing workplace
As mental health awareness becomes an increasingly prevalent subject in public and at work, people are turning to new platforms to deal with topics such as anxiety, depression and burnout. Whether it’…
Kanata North shines at Best Ottawa Business Awards
Several Kanata North companies and executives took their place among Ottawa’s top business performers last week at the 2018 Best Ottawa Business Awards gala, held at the Westin Hotel on Nov. 16. The a…
Kanata tech community fosters female leadership
Susan Richards, the first female chair of Invest Ottawa, says female leaders have an opportunity to be examples to others. Photo by Mark Holleron When Leah MacMillan started her career in technology 2…
Kanata SSi Micro team pushing new frontiers in Canada’s North
Behind SSi Micro’s Kanata office, two satellites point to the sky, one housed in an inflated protective globe. The signals they receive come from some of Canada’s most remote northern communities. SSi…
University of Ottawa to establish presence in Kanata North Technology Park
The University of Ottawa is establishing a physical presence in the Kanata North Business Park, making it the first post-secondary institution to set up shop in the city’s tech hub in a push to bridge…
Alacrity’s growing investments put Kanata at the centre of global startup network
By Rosa Saba The Alacrity Global Initiative continues to expand its portfolio of tech startups and venture capital funds around the world, with recent additions in Mexico City and Pune, India. The Ala…