March 8 may mark International Women’s Day, but organizers across Ottawa have planned a full week’s worth of events aimed at empowering, inspiring and equipping women in the nation’s capital. Invest O…
Local employment program looks to fight the “global war for talent” in Ottawa’s tech industry
As the leading city in North America for tech talent concentration, standing out amongst the pool of candidates also looking to get ahead in the Ottawa tech industry can certainly seem like a daunting…
CENGN, Algonquin College, Invest Ottawa and others join Hub350
With the doors at Hub350 set to open at the end of the month, support for the ground-breaking project continues to roll in with four new partners signing on in October. Algonquin College has official…
Community builder David Ritonja takes on new global role at Nokia
By Rosa Saba David Ritonja, a well-known leader in Ottawa’s tech community who has spent years helping the sector grow and diversify, has landed a new job at Nokia that will see him take on new global…
More than a day: Full week of events planned across Ottawa ahead of International Women’s Day
“We are gearing up for something fantastic.”…
AV Institute launched in Kanata
A Kanata-based AV consultant is spearheading the creation of the Canadian Autonomous Vehicles Institute (CAVI) to support and promote Canada’s autonomous vehicle capabilities and ready the country for…
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…
KNBA launches first national AV directory
The Kanata North Business Association has created Canada’s first Autonomous Vehicle Technology and Innovator Directory. The launch, which coincided with National Autonomous Vehicle Day on May 31, is i…
Jamie Petten scales up: New KNBA executive director aims to be a ‘champion for talent’ in Canada’s largest technology park
By Rosa Saba For virtually her entire career, Jamie Petten had a front-row seat to see the strength and ingenuity of the Kanata North tech community as its established anchor firms and startups alike …
Ottawa is driving the autonomous vehicle revolution
In the heart of the nation’s capital, innovation, cutting-edge technology and top talent are driving the autonomous vehicle (AV) revolution.…