Showing all articles in the Tech About Town category
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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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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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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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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
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Mechatronics and melodies
31 March 2021 | By Alex Kinsella in: Opinion, Tech About Town
The University of Waterloo isn't just full of bright minds, but also talented artists. UW has the largest Canadian campus a cappella organization, and they placed in the most recent international competition. Read more
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Innovating justice
10 March 2021 | By Alex Kinsella in: Opinion, Tech About Town
Magnet Forensics' latest project embodies "Tech for Good" by providing non-profits, charities, and public sector organizations access to their digital forensics technology. Read more
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One slice at a time
02 March 2021 | By Alex Kinsella in: Opinion, Tech About Town
St. Mary's Parish launched Tiny Home Takeout, which offers meals on a pay-what-you-can-basis. They are providing nutritious food to the community, no questions asked. Read more
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Finding the spark when you’re feeling smothered
23 February 2021 | By Alex Kinsella in: Opinion, Tech About Town
People have been discovering new hobbies amidst the pandemic. For Communitech's Anthony Ramsay, they have rediscovered their love for music. Read more