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.
Concerns about skills gaps and low productivity exist across all sectors, but for non-profit organizations, the situation is especially dire, according to Michael Weatherhead of Ottawa Education Group.
Tourism in Ottawa has bounced back from pandemic lows over the past few years and across the river, the city’s smaller, outdoorsy neighbour is also reaping the benefits.
Angie Poirier’s career came to a screeching halt when her son was diagnosed with cancer in 2024. But now, with her family healthy and thriving, Poirier is ready to take on a new challenge.