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.

From pirate ships to floating saunas, it’s all part of entrepreneur Mat Slaman’s vision

Mild winter forecast has local tourism operators making contingency plans

With forecasters predicting a mild winter for the National Capital Region, local tourism stakeholders are adjusting course with attractions that don’t rely as heavily on snow or ice.

After difficult cuts, Algonquin College CEO sees opportunity in defence, trades

While it wasn’t easy to cut programs earlier this year, Algonquin College president and CEO Claude Brulé said it did allow the institution to focus on areas such as defence and skilled trades, where demand is on the rise.

Ottawa chefs appear on popular TV cooking shows, including Top Chef Canada

Two Ottawa chefs are featured on the new seasons of popular competition shows “MasterChef Canada” and “Top Chef Canada.”

MNP grows presence in eastern Ontario with a pair of acquisitions

National accounting firm MNP has acquired two Baker Tilly member firms based in eastern Ontario, the company announced this week.

Ottawa continues as strong market for seniors residences with two recent acquisitions

Two retirement residence companies are expanding their footprints in Ottawa with the purchase of local senior living facilities.

Hill-watchers expect busy legislative season and a big budget this fall

With the federal Liberals now holding a majority government, local government relations experts are expecting the upcoming term to be a consequential one as MPs return to the House of Commons this week.

Neil Saravanamuttoo talks defence, tech, housing and revitalization

Mayoral candidate and economist Neil Saravanamuttoo says he has been looking to other major cities for solutions to some of the city's most persistent problems.

More infrastructure needed for delivery drivers, local exec argues

The city needs more infrastructure designed with delivery drivers in mind, says one local service provider, and it would not be difficult to implement.