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 businesses say safety should be priority for new district authority

Ottawa

As the new ByWard Market District Authority prepares to launch next spring, businesses in the area are hoping to see safety made a top priority.

People walking along Sparks Street - BIA

Downtown, suburban BIAs plan expansions after COVID exposed businesses needing support

Ottawa, Insider Only

Ottawa among North American leaders for climate change resilience: CBRE report

Ottawa

Ottawa has emerged as a leader in climate change resilience, according to a new report from CBRE.

From tech to wine, Natalie MacLean appreciates the social grapevine

Ottawa

Ottawa-based entrepreneur Natalie MacLean said she learned the hard way that networking can’t be overlooked, after leaving the tech industry to become a wine writer

In the heart of rural Ottawa, Carp BIA highlights agricultural traditions, outdoor amenities

Ottawa

The Village of Carp BIA is putting itself on the map and celebrating what local farmers “bring to the table,” regardless of the season.

New ByWard Market authority planning outreach, advertising for official launch next spring

Ottawa

As the traditional farmers market season winds down, the new ByWard Market District Authority is rolling up its sleeves and getting to work in anticipation

A new generation of workers is rewriting the rules on networking, experts suggest

Ottawa

While the pandemic took many traditional networking opportunities away, one HR expert says young professionals are creating their own opportunities to build connections.

Here are Ottawa’s Best Places to Work in 2023

Ottawa

Orangutech Inc. has topped OBJ’s list of Best Places to Work for 2023. Take a look at which other companies made the top 10.

Local tourism still recovering, China decision could have ‘huge impact’

Canada & World

China lifted a pandemic ban on group tours to countries last week including the United States and Australia, but tourists are still barred from group

Taggart project near Civic Hospital gets green light from city committee

Ottawa

A controversial high-rise development on Carling Avenue has been approved following debate on the development’s potential impact on the Central Experimental Farm.