Posts by KRP Properties
With vehicle theft reaching a critical point in Canada, here are some pro tips on how to secure your wheels
Install an immobilizer: An immobilizer prevents the engine from starting without the correct key or electronic code. Most modern vehicles come equipped with immobilizers, but you can also install an…
Read MoreTips to make an effective “back to work” transition for your employees.
If you’re a business owner or part of the senior management of a company, and you are looking to bring your employees back to work in person, you may be…
Read MoreFire Prevention at Work
Every year, dozens of Ontarians die in fires. So far in 2022, there have been 99 deaths due to fire incidents, according to Jon Pegg, Ontario Fire Marshal. With this…
Read MoreCalling All Vendors!
WHAT IS THE KRP ADVANTAGE? The KRP Advantage Card is our ticket to connecting industry-leading companies large and small to everything Kanata has to offer. Whether it’s getting supplies for…
Read MorePark News November 2021
Updates from KRP On November 11th, KRP will join Canadians in a moment of silence to honour those who have dedicated their lives in service to our country and protect our freedoms. …
Read MoreCliniconex Platform Saves Extremely Valuable Time
The COVID-19 pandemic caused senior care homes to face many challenges. Regular communication with residents, families and staff members became a critical one. Portfolio company Cliniconex has developed an automated messaging platform…
Read MoreWesley Clover International’s Quarterly Update
A Message from the Chairman Welcome to another issue of Q. As the second Quarter of 2021 closed, I am pleased to share that the levels of business activity are definitely…
Read MorePark News July 2021
Health and Safety KRP recently put out a short survey to tenants to get a better idea of what your plans and concerns are with regards to returning to the…
Read MorePark News June 2021
Back-to-Work While occupancy levels day-to-day remain stable, leasing activity within the Parks is abuzz. Our team is experiencing a surge in requests for space in all shapes and forms – while…
Read MoreWhat to Consider When Fitting Up a New Office Space
So you’ve recently signed a new lease agreement and are looking forward to moving into a new office space. Now comes the fun part – you want to set it…
Read MorePark News April 2021
Health and Safety Ontario lockdown measures are currently set to continue through until May 19, 2021. KRP continues to regularly disinfect common areas throughout our portfolio. Should you wish to arrange for…
Read MoreManaging Office Relocation – What to Consider?
Moving into a new office space is an exciting prospect for any business and employees. When you relocate from one environment to another, it heralds a new era in your…
Read MoreLeasing vs. Renting Office Space
Leasing vs. Renting Office Space Renting a new office space can be complicated. From the apparent points like location, suite size and amenities to the more complex legal jargon, the…
Read MoreThings to Consider When Leasing Office Space
When taking your business operations from home to the office, leasing the right space is a big step to take. Where do you start when thinking of office space today? …
Read MoreHealth + Safety in the Parks, December 2020 Update
On December 21, 2020, the Province of Ontario announced further emergency measures in the form of a 28-day shutdown commencing December 26, 2020. In their extensive outline of related rules…
Read MoreYOUR ONLINE MARKET
THE ENTREPRENEUR’S EXCHANGE IS HERE This year’s Entrepreneur’s Exchange has arrived! Shop local vendors online. New deals will be featured throughout the week, so be sure to signup for our…
Read MoreFire Prevention in the Parks
FIRE PREVENTION IN THE PARKS The leaves are changing, and weather is cooling down. Many of us are thinking of staying in with a warm cup of tea and a…
Read MoreVENDORS WANTED
ENTREPRENEUR’S EXCHANGE, CYBER EDITION We hope you’re doing well in these unusual times. As you can imagine, we’ve had to make the difficult decision to cancel all of our in-person…
Read MorePark News – August 2020
With Stage 3 re-opening well underway, many of us are beginning to return to the workplace, whether in a staggered or full-time capacity. Please continue to respect posted signage as…
Read MorePark News – July 2020
The Province of Ontario, backed by Ottawa Public Health, has mandated that protective masks be worn in all enclosed public spaces effective July 7, 2020. It has been determined that, as…
Read MorePark News – June 2020
We continue to work diligently to welcome you back to the Parks safely as the Province of Ontario gives Ottawa the OK to push forward with Stage 2 re-opening. Events…
Read MorePark News – May 2020
As you are likely aware, businesses are gradually re-opening across the province while others are preparing for the return to ‘normal’ working conditions yet to come in the weeks ahead. We…
Read MoreHealth + Safety in the Parks, April 20 Update
On April 14, Ontario announced that the state of emergency will be extended until May 12, 2020. “The extension of the provincial declaration of emergency allow Ontario to continue to enforce…
Read MoreHealth + Safety in the Parks, April 6 Update
As you are aware, Ontario has mandated that all non-essential businesses must be closed as of Wednesday, March 25, 2020. On April 3rd, Ontario extended this closure to include further reductions to construction sites,…
Read MoreBehind the Scenes with our Building Operations Team
Behind the Scenes with our Building Operations Team Background Thanks to our Building Operations Team, our tenants have comfortable spaces to work and play in. This is the team that…
Read MoreHealth + Safety in the Parks, March 23 Update
KRP is continuing to monitor Ottawa Public Health as the COVID-19 pandemic has taken shape. Our intention is to provide weekly (and as-needed) updates via our e-newsletter. We have also…
Read MoreHealth + Safety in the Parks, March 16 Update
At KRP Properties, the safety and well being of our tenants and their employees is always our priority. As an Owner and Landlord, we recognize the role we play in…
Read MoreRecommendations for Protecting Your Team Against COVID-19
As we continue to closely monitor the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak across Canada and around the world, the KNBA Board of Directors and our staff are working closely…
Read MorePark News February 2020
News for the Kanata Research Park and the Kanata North Technology Park is here in our February newsletter. Read it now.
Read MoreThings You Didn’t Know about KRP Security
Background Our Security, Life Safety and Business Continuity Team plays an important part in ensuring that all tenants’ needs are taken care of and that everything in the Parks is…
Read MorePark News January 2020
News for the Kanata Research Park and the Kanata North Technology Park is here in our January newsletter. Read it now.
Read MoreHiring: Is It Art or Science?
Have you ever relied on a ‘gut feeling’ when making personnel decisions? Some may argue that recruitment is an art and that you can judge whether a candidate is a…
Read MorePark News November 2019
News for the Kanata Research Park and the Kanata North Technology Park is here in our November newsletter. Read it here.
Read MorePark News October 2019
News for the Kanata Research Park and the Kanata North Technology Park is here in our October newsletter. Read it here.
Read MorePark News August 2019
News for the Kanata Research Park and the Kanata North Technology Park is here in our August newsletter. Read it here.
Read MorePark News July 2019
News for the Kanata Research Park and the Kanata North Technology Park is here in our July newsletter. Read it here.
Read MorePark News June 2019
News for the Kanata Research Park and the Kanata North Technology Park is here in our June newsletter. Read it here.
Read MorePark News May 2019
News for the Kanata Research Park and the Kanata North Technology Park is here in our May newsletter. Read it here.
Read MoreTechopia Live: Demand for manufacturing insights fuels growth at Kanata’s Sciemetric
KRP’s Richard Goldstein and Sciemetric’s Derek Kuhn sit down with the Ottawa Business Journal to discuss Sciemetric’s recent growth and how their space is inspiring employees. Watch the video here.
Read MorePark News April 2019
News for the Kanata Research Park and the Kanata North Technology Park is here in our April newsletter. Read it here.
Read MorePark News March 2019
News for the Kanata Research Park and the Kanata North Technology Park is here in our March newsletter. Read it here.
Read MorePark News February 2019
News for the Kanata Research Park and the Kanata North Technology Park is here in our February newsletter. Read it here.
Read MoreFacilityConnex Expands Smart Building Technology Program with KRP Properties
KRP continues to expand the use of smart technology throughout our portfolio. Read about how we’re working with FacilityConnex here.
Read MorePark News January 2019
News for the Kanata Research Park and the Kanata North Technology Park is here in our January newsletter. Read it here.
Read MorePark News December 2018
News for the Kanata Research Park and the Kanata North Technology Park is here in our December newsletter. Read it here.
Read MoreBullfrog Power Press Release
KRP Properties becomes largest property management organization choosing green energy with Bullfrog Power in Canada OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 21, 2018 – Bullfrog Power, Canada’s leading green energy provider, is pleased…
Read MorePark News November 2018
News for the Kanata Research Park and the Kanata North Technology Park is here in our November newsletter. Read it here.
Read MoreKRP Wins BOMA Canada Pinnacle Award in Innovation
KRP Properties won a national award in innovation for its commitment to sustainability On October 3rd, KRP was awarded the BOMA Canada Pinnacle Award in Innovation. This award recognizes our…
Read MoreKRP Introduces EV Charging Stations
KRP Properties introduces new EV charging stations across the parks We’re happy to announce that KRP Properties now offers easier access to charging for electric vehicle (EV) drivers so that…
Read MorePark News October 2018
News for the Kanata Research Park and the Kanata North Technology Park is here in our October newsletter. Read it here.
Read MorePark News September 2018
News for the Kanata Research Park and the Kanata North Technology Park is here in our September newsletter. Read it here.
Read MorePark News August 2018
News for the Kanata Research Park and the Kanata North Technology Park is here in the August newsletter. Read it here.
Read MorePark News July 2018
Get July’s updates on news around Canada’s Largest Technology Park here.
Read MoreDriverless car test in Ottawa a Canadian first
The test drive of an autonomous car in Ottawa’s west end Thursday marked the first trial run of a driverless vehicle on a public street in Canada. The autonomous vehicle,…
Read MoreCalian’s $1B deal: Ottawa firm secures 12-year health-care contract
If Calian employees needed any more reason to celebrate during the firm’s fiscal year-end party last Friday night at the Hilton Lac-Leamy, CEO Kevin Ford provided it in spades. At…
Read MoreQuarterhill shares soar as Ottawa tech firm releases Q3 guidance
Shares of internet of things firm Quarterhill (TSX:QTRH) (NASDAQ: QTRH) jumped more than 20 per cent on Monday to reach a three-month high after the local company released a third-quarter…
Read More$36,857.41 raised at Red Dragon Golf Classic
This year’s Red Dragon Golf Classic, held at the end of August at the Marshes Golf Club, was a huge success, thanks to the generous support and participation of our…
Read MoreHelp wanted: Jim Roche talks ‘appetite’ for executive coaching in Ottawa
In the debut episode of Techopia Live from KRP Properties, Jim Roche – president and CEO of Stratford Managers – came aboard to discuss shifting attitudes in Ottawa towards utilizing…
Read MoreYou.i TV moving to new 40,000-square-foot Kanata space
One of Kanata’s fastest growing firms is moving, but not far: You.i TV has a new home, with plenty of space for its freshly expanded team. Click here for the…
Read MoreOntario government allocates $63M for CENGN’s network development
Ottawa’s Centre for Next Generation Networks (CENGN) will receive $63 million over the next five years as part of the Ontario government’s $650-million investments in technology announced in last week’s…
Read MoreNewsletter Spring/Summer 2017
Newsletter Spring / Summer 2017
Read MoreIntouch Insight reports revenue boost, major contract extension with key customer
Just days after announcing its annual earnings had soared 30 per cent, Ottawa’s Intouch Insight said Tuesday it has inked a three-year, $7-million extension to provide software and services to…
Read MoreOttawa-based ProntoForms boosts 2016 revenue 28% to $11.8M
ProntoForms, a local firm that provides mobile business tools to collect and analyze data, dramatically boosted revenues last year but recorded a deeper net loss as it made a “conscious…
Read MoreOttawa-based Halogen Software acquired by California’s Saba for $293M
One of Ottawa’s largest publicly traded companies says it’s been acquired by a U.S. competitor and private equity firm. Click here to read the full Ottawa Business Journal article.
Read MoreOttawa’s Calian starts 35th year with highest Q1 revenues in firm’s history
The Calian Group (TSX:CGY) kicked off what was already guaranteed to be a historic year for the professional services firm with a record $68.7 million in first-quarter revenues, up six…
Read MoreNewsletter Fall/Winter 2016
DragonWave shares keep flying
Shares of Ottawa-based tech firm DragonWave (TSX:DWI) (NASDAQ:DRWI) jumped more than 16 per cent Monday morning on the NASDAQ, days after the company’s stock price nearly doubled in value. Read…
Read More4,453% jump in revenue: You.i TV tops Ottawa firms on Profit 500
Eighteen companies based in the Ottawa area have made the Profit 500, a list of the fastest-growing companies in Canada. Click here to read the Ottawa Business Journal article. Feature…
Read MoreRed Dragon Golf Classic Video Highlights
Watch highlights from the Red Dragon Golf Classic hosted at the Marshes and the Brookstreet with proceeds donated towards Camp Quality Eastern Ontario. Click here to watch the video.
Read MoreTime Warner Investments Leads $12M funding round in You.i TV
New financing to accelerate response to increasing global demand for its multi-screen video app platform. Visit the You.i TV website to read the press release.
Read MoreCalian lands DND deals worth up to $29M
Ottawa-based Calian Group says it will be extending its work on a pair of military training projects after re-winning two long-term contracts with the Department of National Defence. Click here…
Read MoreRebranded Intouch Insight’s revenues jump in Q2
Revenue and profits were up for Ottawa-based Intouch Insight during the company’s second quarter. Click here to read the entire Ottawa Business Journal article.
Read MoreYou.i TV hires company’s first COO
Ottawa-based You.i TV has hired its first chief operations officer, but the man stepping into the role says it’s not really a new position. Click here to read the entire…
Read MoreMitel exceeds earnings guidance in solid Q2
Despite its failure to acquire California-based Polycom, Mitel Networks reported another strong quarter on Thursday thanks to the continuing growth of its cloud-based business and solid results from its traditional…
Read MoreHalogen Software turns first-ever quarterly profit
Ottawa-based Halogen Software is reporting quarterly profits for the first time. Click here to read the entire article by Jacob Serebrin, Ottawa Business Journal. Photo credit: Mark Holleron
Read MoreKRP Properties expands Ottawa portfolio, acquires building in Gatineau
Ottawa-based KRP Properties has acquired nine new properties, expanding the company’s presence in Kanata and – for the first time – in other parts of the National Capital Region. Click…
Read More‘Q’ Newsletter May 2016
Click here to read Q, Wesley Clover’s quarterly newsletter update, issue May 2016.
Read More‘Q’ Newsletter March 2016
Click here to read Q, Wesley Clover’s quarterly newsletter update, issue March 2016.
Read MoreLeveraging the clean energy advantage
“Sustainability has changed in the corporate world from being a duty to being a competitive advantage,” said Margaret Knowles, senior vice-president of development at Morguard Investments. Ottawa-based KRP Properties, which…
Read MoreNewsletter Spring/Summer 2016
An emerging tech hub in Ottawa
Kanata North is the largest research and technology hub in Canada. More than 500 companies operate there, employing 21,000 people. It contributes $7.8 billion to Canada’s GDP, double that of…
Read MoreProntoForms puts trust into its team
It might sound like a bit of a contradiction: a workplace where employees can rise quickly up the ranks of a company that takes pride in a relative lack of…
Read More‘Nimble and responsive’ approach pays off for Sciemetric Instruments
New employees at Sciemetric Instruments might wonder at first whether the people who work there are having too much fun. Click here to read the full article.
Read MoreKRP Properties – Companies for Conservation
Have a sneak peak at what we’ve been up to! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pqpd0MwbHOM
Read MoreNewsletter Fall/Winter 2015/2016
KRP Properties Wins BOB Award for Sustainability
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD8dndxLpx4 To the Best Ottawa Business Awards Judging Team: As we come closer to the end of 2015, we are so honoured to have the opportunity to share our excitement…
Read MoreRecord-setting fiscal 2015 for Calian Technologies
Calian Technologies generated more revenue than ever before in fiscal 2015, president and CEO Kevin Ford said after the Ottawa-based firm released fourth-quarter and year-end results Tuesday. Read the full…
Read MoreFlick snags Startup Canada’s Ontario Entrepreneur of the Year award
You.i TV’s supercharged growth has prompted Startup Canada to name the Ottawa-based company’s co-founder and CEO Jason Flick as its Entrepreneur of the Year in Ontario. Read the full…
Read MoreYou.i TV cashes in with $15-million funding round
You.i TV’s banner 2015 got even better on Monday, when the Ottawa software company announced it has landed $15 million in venture capital funding. Read the full article here: http://www.obj.ca/Technology/2015-09-14/article-4276000/You.i-TV-cashes-in-with-%2415-million-funding-round/1
Read MoreBetter Software founder enters tech industry with big ambitions
Steve Cody wants you to use better software to run your business. Read the full article here: http://www.obj.ca/Technology/2015-09-11/article-4274506/Better-Software-founder-enters-tech-industry-with-big-ambitions%0D%0A/1
Read MoreMagor sees software revenue spike in fiscal 2015
Ottawa-based Magor’s decision to shift its focus to software is paying big dividends, the visual collaboration solution provider’s chief executive said when the company released its fiscal 2015 year-end results…
Read MoreQlik opens first Canadian R&D office in Kanata
A member of Forbes’ Most Innovative Growth Companies List is the newest resident of Kanata, as Swedish-based Qlik officially opened an office on March Road Tuesday. by Stephen Karmazyn…
Read MoreMitel to be added to S&P/TSX Indices
See the full story in the OBJ: http://www.obj.ca/Technology/2015-06-15/article-4182884/Mitel-to-be-added-to-S%26amp%3BP-TSX-Indices/1 Ottawa-based Mitel announced Monday it will be added to the S&P/TSX Canadian Indices, effective after market close on Friday. “Being included in the…
Read MoreKRP Properties Spring/Summer 2015 Newsletter
The KRP Properties Spring/Summer 2015 Newsletter
Read MoreL-Spark accelerator company gets capital injection from Wesley Clover, Naavon Capital
L-Spark Accelerator company, Renewity RMA, receives capital injection from Wesley Clover and Naavon Capital. Read more in the Ottawa Business Journal.
Read MoreLoginTC by Cyphercor Inc.
KRP is proud to give Cyphercor Inc. a home. LoginTC is making them a global leader in two-factor authentication. Read more in May’s Kanata Networker.
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