By Lisa Thibodeau While March 8 marks a time to celebrate women around the world, as guests at Kanata North councillor Jenna Sudds’ International Women’s Day breakfast heard, some Kanata North busine…
CMC Microsystems sets up shop in Kanata North
By Lisa Thibodeau CMC Microsystems hopes its brand-new facility in Kanata North can help the region’s tech firms make new breakthroughs in microelectronics and nanotechnology. The Kingston-based nano…
TEDxKanata ignites ideas for change
By Lisa Thibodeau Be creative, face your fears and think critically: Those are just a few of the lessons shared by local business leaders and innovators at this year’s TEDxKanata event, an evening des…
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…
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…
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…
An environment of boundless opportunity
After several months away, I am thrilled to be returning to Canada’s largest technology park!…