Mia Jensen

Mia Jensen is a reporter with the Ottawa Business Journal. A graduate of Carleton University's School of Journalism, Mia previously worked as a Local Journalism Initiative reporter for the Sudbury Star covering health, mining, business and the arts. Outside of journalism, she has worked in communications with the Rainbow District School Board, and as a researcher for the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra.
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City committee gives green light to ‘landmark’ two-tower development in Centretown

A proposal to build two “landmark” highrises in Centretown has been approved by the city’s planning and housing committee.

Economic climate making it difficult to fill former Yangtze restaurant location, BIA head says

The property that once housed the iconic Yangtze Restaurant and Dining Lounge in Chinatown remains on the market, and the head of the Chinatown BIA said it won’t be easy to find a new tenant for the large space.

New role for Alan Coady at Fidus Systems, and Patrick McGarry announces retirement

More than eight years after stepping into the CEO seat at Fidus Systems, Alan Coady is taking on a new role with the company.

CLV Group’s Gladstone development to proceed after agreement reached with city over fees

A multi-tower development in Little Italy that was potentially going to be scuttled due to provincial bylaw changes is back on track after a decision from city council earlier this week.

Three mid-rise buildings proposed on Terry Fox Dr. in Marchwood Lakeside neighbourhood

A Manitoba-based developer is proposing to build three mid-rise apartments in a low-rise Kanata neighbourhood near the intersection of Terry Fox Drive and the Queensway.

Mixed-use development at 299 Carling in Little Italy could include medical offices, grocery store

Developer Turn Group plans to include various types of residential units, medical offices, and a grocery store in its new project at 299 Carling Ave. near Dow’s Lake.

Retirement boom: Ottawa firm proposes 188-unit seniors’ residence at site for former CFB Rockcliffe

An Ottawa-based company wants to build a six-storey retirement home on the site of a former Canadian Forces base near the Canada Aviation and Space Museum.

New senior living facility proposed at site of shuttered Madonna Nursing Home

Nearly four years after the closure of the Madonna Nursing Home in Orléans, the company that operated the facility has submitted a plan to renovate and expand the vacant site into a 224-bed retirement and long-term care home.

Tulmar Safety Systems creates sewing academy to help it make in-demand military gear

As defence spending around the globe increases, a Hawkesbury-based manufacturer of military gear has had to address an increase in demand for one skill that has nearly disappeared from the labour market: sewing.

Toronto-based operator buys five Ottawa retirement homes as activity in sector heats up

An executive from a retirement living company that recently bought five properties in Ottawa says the acquisitions are part of increased activity in the sector being fuelled by an aging population.
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