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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Former L’Oréal exec joins Ottawa’s Bushbalm as CMO

Cohere Centre GM talks re-brand and future growth opportunities

The recent rebrand of one of Ottawa’s biggest event centres has brought a Canadian tech company into the spotlight as it works to build local brand awareness.

Ottawa businesses support Liberal stance on tariffs, but for how long?

Local businesses are backing the federal government’s hard line on U.S. tariffs, despite lingering uncertainty over investment and hiring decisions.

Sports events create $75M in economic impact this year and build legacy for Ottawa

Athletes from 17 countries are gathering in Ottawa this week for the international wheelchair basketball championships, the latest example of Ottawa's growing reputation as a destination for sporting events.

More developments proposed near Pinecrest Mall and in Rideau-Rockcliffe

Several large residential development proposals have recently been submitted to the city, including one to build mixed-use buildings on the site of a GoodLife Fitness centre in the Queensway Terrace North neighbourhood.

Delegates from aviation industry to gather in Ottawa during tough times for sector

Aviation industry leaders, government officials and other stakeholders will gather in Ottawa next month in a year marked by geopolitical tensions and high costs.

Committee approves Parkdale Ave. proposal and Stittsville waterpark

The city’s planning and housing committee has approved a plan to tear down and rebuild the Carleton Tavern on Parkdale Avenue as part of a larger proposal to build a 32-storey residential tower in Hintonburg.

The Prescott is just one of a number of eateries for sale in Ottawa

In a sign of how challenging it is to run a restaurant in Ontario and in Ottawa, popular local sports bar The Prescott is one of a number of restaurants currently listed for sale in the city.

Here’s one industry in Ottawa that’s ripe for M&A activity

Ottawa’s HVAC sector has long been made up of small owner-operator businesses, but as owners age, local players see an opportunity in consolidating a fragmented industry.

Aerospace summit comes at key time for firms looking to get into defence

For Ottawa companies eyeing a bigger role in the defence sector, this year’s Canadian Aerospace Summit could provide an opportunity to get in front of decision-makers and potential clients without leaving the city.
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Ottawa’s tech ecosystem relies heavily on tight collaboration between academic institutions and industry leaders to drive innovation and maintain economic sovereignty. With annual research and development investments surpassing half a billion dollars, the University of Ottawa is working to support local innovation. This effort took a big step forward this summer with the launch of uOttawa’s new Centre for Applied AI within the Faculty of Engineering. Designed to bridge the gap between rapid AI advancement and real-world industrial adoption, the centre provides private and public sector partners with direct access to over 50 domain experts across robotics, cybersecurity, telecom, and smart materials. In this bonus episode of Techopia Live, OBJ publisher Michael Curran speaks with Dean Caroline Cao, dean of the Faculty of Engineering, and professor Lionel Briand, director of the Centre for Applied AI. They discuss the centre's mission to boost local AI capabilities, modernize engineering talent pipelines, and help Ottawa firms safely embed artificial intelligence into their operations. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:19 Introducing Dean Cao and Lionel Briand 22:33 Sponsor Segment 23:17 Closing and what’s ahead at OBJ For more on Ottawa’s tech and innovation scene, visit https://obj.ca/techopia. Subscribe to Techopia’s weekly newsletter here: https://obj121.activehosted.com/f/5
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