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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Hundreds of hopefuls look to be hired on the spot at Hard Rock Ottawa job fairs

Charge your phone and bring a snack: that’s the advice one Hard Rock Ottawa official has for job-seekers preparing to attend the hotel and casino’s second mass hiring event on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.

You might recognize the fedora, but Jarrod Goldsmith keeps a lot more than that under his hat

Jarrod Goldsmith wasn’t always comfortable donning his now-signature fedora in public. But, he says, ignoring the stares and standing out from the crowd is part of what has allowed him to turn his passion for music into a thriving business.

‘Sens Lot’ proving popular as hockey fans take over various venues throughout the city

The “Sens Lot” has been packed with hockey fans and, according to Alex Sirois, spirits are high and the ByWard Market has been busy as the Ottawa Senators continue their first playoff run since 2017.

Serving up success: How two venerable Ottawa pubs have survived – and thrived – over multiple decades

There is no shortage of places to grab a pint in Ottawa, but what does it take to stand out from the crowd? Two local pubs have found ways to become cornerstones in their community and as a result, they’ll both be celebrating major milestones this year.

City-building panellists push for new measures to kickstart development, promote affordable housing

As housing starts struggle to keep pace with population growth, panellists at a city-building conference in Ottawa this week urged politicians of all stripes to cut red tape that’s hindering development and provide more support for affordable housing.

AI-fuelled startups need ‘clear differentiator’ to make investors take notice, local expert says

Almost all startups are using artificial intelligence in their operations, but those developing their own AI need to do more to set themselves apart if they want to draw the attention of investors, a local business leader says.

Mayor wants ‘clarity’ on potential federal job cuts, pushes for reskilling program if layoffs happen

With the federal election set for next Monday, Ottawa Mayor Mar Sutcliffe spoke about the issues he hopes to prioritize with the next prime minister – who will likely also be an Ottawa MP – and the challenge of getting those issues noticed amid crises of a different scale.

Ottawa’s Lowertown Brewery clears out the parking lot for a unique Sens viewing experience

Get ready for the “Sens Lot.” The cranes are coming out Thursday evening to clear Lowertown Brewery’s back parking lot at 73 York St. near Dalhousie Street, where a 12-foot-six-inch by six-foot-six-inch LED screen will be installed outside.

Ben Morris from Syntronic talks about finding opportunities in tariffs, hybrid work and AI

Even against the backdrop of an uncertain economy, Ben Morris believes there are many dynamics in today’s environment that are leading to new opportunities for tech companies.

Grey’s Social Eatery celebrates opening and the future of the ByWard Market

The past few weeks have been crunch time for the new team at Grey’s Social Eatery, but they got to reap the rewards Friday evening as the restaurant held its grand opening in an area of the city that has struggled in recent years.
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