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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Business heats up for Ottawa’s City Seltzer with cameo on viral series Heated Rivalry

From Shopify to Growcer, how Debbie Weinstein has seen Ottawa’s tech community change

Artificial intelligence has been a major disruptor to all industries, but in professional services, Debbie Weinstein said it isn’t going to replace the experts just yet.

Baseline Rd. development well underway as Theberge Homes plans several other projects

After a challenging approval process, work is underway on the first phase of a new development on Baseline Road that will eventually see three highrise towers built on the site of a former strip mall that contained the original Lone Star Texas Grill.

Four-storey, 84-unit building with no resident parking proposed for ‘walkable’ Sandy Hill

An 84-unit low-rise building has been proposed in the Sandy Hill area, with construction slated to begin next year pending city approvals.

Ottawa Tourism CEO Michael Crockatt sounds alarm over fewer U.S. travellers to the capital

The head of Ottawa Tourism is concerned about decreasing numbers of U.S. travellers to Ottawa and says his organization will be looking to reverse that trend next year.

Ultimate Burger Battle pulls out all the fixings to raise almost $30K for United Way East Ontario

The Meatball Madness burger from Ottawa’s Art-Is-In Bakery won Ultimate Burger of the Year in the United Way Ultimate Burger Battle last month.

Ottawa business community says goodbye to three prominent leaders in November

November saw the passing of three Ottawa businessmen who each left their mark on the city over many decades in the capital.

Downtown eateries ‘buzzing’ about more civil servants, but they’re no longer counting on them

Even as rumours persist about federal civil servants spending more time in their downtown offices, restaurants in the core are focusing on other potential traffic drivers to diversify their customer bases.

Record-breaking 50-storey highrise at Dow’s Lake gets OK from city planning committee

The city’s planning committee has approved a proposal by Ottawa’s Claridge Homes to build a record-breaking 50-storey highrise tower in Little Italy.

Health-tech startup Hyivy wins annual CHEO Bear’s Den pitch competition

Health startup Hyivy has secured a $25,000 investment as the winners of the CHEO Bear’s Den pitch competition.
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