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Stories to connect us
11 June 2021 | By Alex Kinsella in: Opinion, Tech About Town
In this week's Tech About Town, Alex Kinsella speaks with podcast creators Mifrah Abid, Marshall Ward and Sara Geidlinger about how they use stories to connect people in our communitiy. Read more
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A more inclusive Pride for everyone
02 June 2021 | By Alex Kinsella in: Opinion, Tech About Town
Waterloo Region organizations and businesses are working to create a welcoming space for everyone in the LGBTQ2+ community Read more
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9 to 5-ish: Is Gen Z at risk?
28 May 2021 | By Jenna Aquino in: 9 to 5-ish, Opinion
Communitech columnist Jenna Aquino responds to a bold claim made in a recent article by Microsoft and seeks the opinions of her peers to paint a broader picture. Read more
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Building a business during naptime
26 May 2021 | By Alex Kinsella in: Opinion, Tech About Town
Getting that love for STEAM started early is the goal of Alyssa Jamal and her Kitchener-based startup with a decidedly low-tech approach, Little Sheep Shop. Jamal is a University of Waterloo graduate with… Read more
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Odd jobs for a great cause
12 May 2021 | By Alex Kinsella in: Opinion, Tech About Town
Local radio host Mike Farwell is on a mission to raise awareness and funds to fight cystic fibrosis, a respiratory disease that affects more than 4,300 children and adults across Canada. Read more
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9 to 5-ish: Six key learnings from six co-op terms
30 April 2021 | By Jenna Aquino in: 9 to 5-ish, Opinion
Columnist Jenna Aquino shares advice based on her personal experiences as a co-op student and new graduate facing the future of work. Read more
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Social distance. Digital nearness.
27 April 2021 | By Alex Kinsella in: Opinion, Tech About Town
Volunteers from Axonify help Best Friends of Big Brothers Big Sisters Waterloo Region raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Waterloo Region programming. Read more
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This container is green
20 April 2021 | By Alex Kinsella in: Opinion, Tech About Town
Local reusable container startup Ekko wants to help restaurants and consumers reduce plastic use Read more
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9 to 5-ish: 'Sell yourself' as an individual
15 April 2021 | By Jenna Aquino in: 9 to 5-ish, Opinion
Gen Z Columnist Jenna Aquino argues that a personal brand is about more than your work history and that an online portfolio is a powerful way to sell yourself as an individual. Read more
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Turning savings into support
08 April 2021 | By Alex Kinsella in: Opinion, Tech About Town
Waterloo-based flyer company Reebee partners with The Food Bank of Waterloo Region. Their goal is to gather more donations and spread awareness for the most-needed donations at the Food Bank. Read more