Category: Technology
Kanata entrepreneur Mathew Paquet focuses myMarketing on local business needs
Mathew Paquet grew up in Kanata, graduated from Ottawa University and in 2019 while attending school had the foresight to found his company – myMarketing – answering the needs of small and medium sized businesses in an ever-changing digital world.
Comet NEOWISE lights up Stittsville’s nighttime sky
(Astronauts on the International Space Station captured this shot of Comet NEOWISE as it hurled through the sky. Photo: NASA) Comet Neowise is paying a visit to the inner solar…
Part II – Richmond’s Shop Safety PPE deemed essential to meet COVID-19 pandemic needs
(In 1981 when Ronald Myers started AF Pollution Abatement Systems Inc. he drove the roads of Ontario and attended trade shows selling his absorbent product Oclansorb. Here is Ronald at a trade…
Geek Squad a hit with Stittsville students – now bringing it all online
Now in its fifth year, Geek Squad Academy is a guided, hands-on learning program that partners Best Buy Geek Squad Agents with local schools across Canada to teach kids about the latest…
Kanata-Stittsville Kiwanis step up with computers for kids through KC4K campaign
The Kanata-Stittsville Kiwanis are partnering with Kiwanis Bytown to lead a program to put computers in the hands of kids who are in need to continue their on-line studies through…
Crime Prevention Ottawa shares fraud and property crime pointers
Crime Prevention Ottawa (CPO) says that unfortunately there are criminals who use the coronavirus pandemic as an opportunity for their activities. CPO offers this excellent resource, adapted from Victim Support Europe,…
Ottawa Police alert public to ‘SIM card swapping’ scam
(Ottawa Police Huntmar Station) “SIM card swapping” is a scam affecting consumers all over North America and the Ottawa Police want the public to be alerted to this scam. The…
Goulbourn Museum wants to hear from teachers and students for a digital storytelling proposal on local history
Attention all teachers and students – Goulbourn Museum wants to hear from you. The Goulbourn Museum is partnering with 3D Virtual Crafting on a project application with the Virtual Museums of…
Ford Motors introduces updated technology at their Connectivity and Innovation Centre in Stittsville
(All photos: Barry Gray) On Thursday, June 6th, Ford Motors introduced the media to Ford’s new Connectivity and Innovation Centre (CIC) on Palladium Drive in Stittsville. The facility is just…
Open data part of Ottawa’s smart city 2.0 strategy – be a Beta tester
As part of the City of Ottawa’s Smart City 2.0 Strategy, Open Ottawa, you now have the opportunity to be their Beta testers. The City wants to engage the public to…