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.

ByWard Market business owners not fully convinced about new police operations centre

Ottawa

Some ByWard Market business owners are unsure whether a new hub for police in the Rideau Centre will do much to address ongoing safety concerns.

Plans are afoot to bring The Glengarry News, shuttered after 131 years, back to life

Eastern Ontario Business Journal

The former managing editor of a recently shuttered Eastern Ontario newspaper is “cautiously optimistic” about ongoing efforts to bring the paper back to life.

Local architects hope a trip to Europe, which includes a stop in Hamburg, will spark new ideas for post-pandemic design. (Adobe Stock)

Local architects hope European trip inspires ideas for Ottawa

Ottawa

A select group of Ottawa-based architects is jetting across the Atlantic this month to see how European cities are adjusting their design principles for a

Building a hockey arena downtown is the ‘right move,’ Andlauer says

Ottawa

Michael Andlauer, new owner of the Ottawa Senators, says there appears to be consensus among local officials and fans that building a new hockey arena

New Sens owner Andlauer named Newsmaker of the Year by OBJ, board of trade

Ottawa

Senators owner Michael Andlauer was announced as the Newsmaker of the Year for 2023 at the Mayor’s Breakfast on Thursday, where he was the featured

Bold Woman award winner Jennifer Flanagan brings STEM to underrepresented youth

Insider Only Ottawa

Christine Leadman, longtime advocate for local business, stepping down from BIA role

Ottawa

In an interview with OBJ last week, Leadman confirmed that Oct. 18 will be her last day with the organization. Current assistant director and wellness

Long-awaited downtown task force report ‘tentatively approved’ but no release date provided

Ottawa

A spokesperson said finishing touches are being made to the report, but did not confirm a timeline for its release to the public.

A ‘final balance’? OBJ talks to employers who’ve successfully enticed workers back to office

Ottawa, Insider Only

‘Nobody’s thinking about Ottawa’: Startup Canada’s Kayla Isabelle on what’s missing in the local tech scene

Techopia

Startup Canada CEO Kayla Isabelle says Ottawa’s tech sector lacks of a specific brand identity, and needs more leadership and a coherent growth strategy.