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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Threat of tariffs is galvanizing business leaders to action, head of Ontario chamber says

While business confidence has been battered by U.S. tariff threats, Ontario Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Daniel Tisch said he’s never seen more energy and unity from business and government leaders alike.

NCC official confident a new arena at LeBreton Flats will be part of Ottawa’s nightlife economy

Nightlife can’t be improved without the support of all sectors, Ottawa’s nightlife commissioner Mathieu Grondin said at an event Tuesday evening.

Ottawa not among the Canadian cities that will be hardest hit by tariffs, research shows

Research from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce suggests that, out of 41 Canadian cities, Ottawa-Gatineau will see relatively less impact from U.S. tariffs.

Downtown businesses happy to have been dug out after major snowstorms in Ottawa

More than a week after the city was blanketed in heavy snow, at least two major business areas say they’re happy to have been dug out.

Businesspeople gather at Canadian War Museum to celebrate launch of OBJ’s Book of Lists

Print isn’t dead, according to OBJ publisher Michael Curran, and the Ottawa business community members who attended the Book of Lists launch on Wednesday evening seemed to agree.

Live Nation Canada brings ‘History Ottawa’ venue to former Chapters store on Rideau St.

The new music and entertainment venue being constructed in the former Chapters location on Rideau Street officially has a name.

Outlook for new home sales and housing starts clouded by tariffs, economic uncertainty

Sales and construction of new homes got off to a good start last month, but the outlook for 2025 has been clouded by growing economic uncertainty.

OCOBIA eliminating executive director role as organization plans to ‘return to the roots’

The Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas (OCOBIA) is eliminating its executive director position in order to reallocate its financial resources elsewhere, the organization told OBJ Friday.

Annual SnowBall dodges a snowstorm to hold successful gala at Ottawa Art Gallery

The snowstorm forecast to hit Ottawa this week held off just long enough for guests in evening wear and high heels to attend the 43rd annual SnowBall at the Ottawa Art Gallery Wednesday night.

Lunar New Year gala celebrates the Year of the Snake

Lions and dragons and a feast of traditional dishes greeted guests at RBC’s second annual Lunar New Year gala dinner on Tuesday night to celebrate the Year of the Snake.
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