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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AI among the topics on the minds of women tech leaders at Op-HER-ations of Tech

On Thursday, six female leaders in the sector gathered at TD Place ahead of the Ottawa Redblacks game for a panel breaking down the “Op-HER-ations of Tech.”

New Ottawa Marriott GM Colin Morrison ready to tackle reno project in shifting travel market

With travel patterns more unpredictable than ever, Colin Morrison says local hotels are tapping into new markets and finding other ways to adapt.

From housekeeper to VP HR, Annie Corriveau talks about 20 years of change at Brookstreet

The hospitality industry has changed since Annie Corriveau first joined the Brookstreet Hotel in Kanata 20 years ago and human resources has had to change right along with it.

Non-profit sells ‘community bonds’ to help maintain stock of affordable housing in Ottawa

With affordable housing disappearing, one local non-profit is purchasing residential properties to help keep unit prices low with the help of a unique source: the community.

Turn the Queensway into a boulevard? Put it underground? Yes, says this local architect

Does Ottawa really need a highway cutting through the middle of the downtown core? That’s the question local architect Martin Tite often asks himself about the Queensway.

With business travel in recovery, Ottawa Tourism looks to attract more corporate events

With concerns around cost and remote work, business travel has been the slowest tourism market to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. But one local tourism expert said the city is seeing more conferences and corporate meetings in 2025 than it has in years.

‘Third time’s the charm’ for Michelle Groulx with return to OCOBIA as chief advocate

Michelle Groulx has taken on exciting new positions back-to-back, but something keeps drawing her back to the Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas (OCOBIA).

Fewer Canadians travelling to the U.S. is benefiting local attractions such as Mādahòkì Farm

Declining numbers of Canadians heading to the U.S. for vacation could mean an even better tourism season for attractions such as Mādahòkì Farm, which had already begun to cater to more domestic travellers.

Virtual trivia competition draws in businesses, young entrepreneurs to answer need for startup funding

For the past three months, team members at Ottawa consultancy Alphabet Creative have gathered monthly in their boardroom at lunchtime with one goal in mind — to dominate at trivia. The company is taking part in a new initiative organized by local non-profit Youth Ottawa, a “gamified giving platform” called Trivia 4 Tomorrow.

Zenbooks founder Eric Saumure is a rising accounting star, but he turned down a major finance role in Mark Carney’s campaign. Here’s why

Earlier this year, Eric Saumure received a potentially life-changing opportunity: to handle the finances for Mark Carney’s federal election campaign. Despite the potential upsides, Saumure turned it down.
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