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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Richcraft plans new shopping complex with grocery store in Orleans

YOW touts ‘room to grow’ in bid to attract airlines and become ‘hub of choice’

Unlike major airports in Toronto and Montreal, the Ottawa airport has something many airlines are looking for: vacant land.

Andrea Steenbakkers recognized for her work with BIAs, and other career news in Ottawa

Andrea Steenbakkers has been with the Barrhaven BIA since the beginning, when it launched in 2006 as Ottawa’s first suburban BIA. Now, she’s received a lifetime achievement award in recognition of her contributions to the community.

Local entrepreneur Ryan Short designs Aucti to help charities fundraise

Even as charities and non-profits rely increasingly on digital auctioning and fundraising tools, few platforms offer all the features organizations need, and almost none are Canadian-made.

Claridge plans seniors home in Orleans, Sienna buys property in Rockland

Local developer Claridge Homes is proposing a 141-unit retirement residence in Orleans at 885 Decoeur Dr.

Porter adds three new non-stop routes, increases frequency to popular sun destinations

Porter Airlines is adding three non-stop routes to popular vacation spots for the 2026-27 season.

Ottawa’s EY Centre to be renamed after Toronto-based enterprise AI company Cohere

Ottawa’s largest convention and event facility is rebranding after signing a naming rights agreement with a Toronto-based AI company.

TCU Development partners with Fiera Real Estate to develop former Mandarin Ogilvie site

Ottawa-based TCU Development Corp. is teaming up with a Toronto developer to construct a 271-unit rental apartment complex in the city’s rapidly growing Cyrville neighbourhood.

Taking a flyer: How Porter Airlines has risked ‘bigger bets’ to figure out the Ottawa market

In December, Porter Airlines launched five new non-stop routes from Ottawa to sun destinations in Mexico, the Bahamas, Costa Rica and the Cayman Islands. According to senior vice-president and chief commercial officer Edmond Eldebs, the new routes have been embraced by local travellers.

Partnership between Outaouais Tourism and UQO aims to attract more conferences, events

Outaouais Tourism and the Université du Québec en Outaouais have formed a strategic partnership designed to increase business travel that has already succeeded in attracting an international conference to the region next year.
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