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.

Tourism is back – but downtown hoteliers aren’t banking on a big Canada Day bump

Ottawa

While local hotels are expecting a “soft” Canada Day, this summer is projected to be a banner year for tourism in Ottawa as the industry

‘I have not seen anything anywhere that looks like what’s going on in Ottawa’: Goldy Hyder

Ottawa

Goldy Hyder, president and CEO of the Business Council of Canada, discusses leveraging Canadian talent and addressing barriers to business growth.

Ottawa

In two years, Just Too Clean has become the top cleaning company for over 30 businesses from ByWard Market to the Glebe.

Board of trade unveils ‘road map’ for downtown core, calls on governments to work together

Ottawa

Ottawa Board of Trade is urging government to prioritize the city’s downtown core and work with stakeholders to build a “roadmap to transformation.”

Ottawa Boat Cruise introduces second electric boat on canal, plans to ‘green’ entire fleet

Ottawa

Ottawa Boat Cruise has launched its second all-electric passenger vessel on the Rideau Canal and plans to convert its entire fleet by 2026.

Looming debt repayment deadline puts many small businesses at risk, CFIB report argues

Ottawa

Nearly a quarter-million small businesses across Canada risk permanent closure as the deadline to repay pandemic-era loans fast approaches, warns a report from the CFIB.

After many delays, construction kicks off at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino

Ottawa

Almost six years after plans were unveiled, construction has started on the future Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in south Ottawa.

A piece of the puzzle: Local artist’s work featured by global puzzlemaker Ravensburger

Ottawa

Ottawa-based artist Katerina Mertikas has had her paintings displayed across the country, but soon one of her works will be not just beautiful to look

Federal control of Wellington Street would be ‘catastrophic,’ one business leader argues

Ottawa

While talks about Wellington Street continue between the city and federal government, business leaders are clear: keep it open and under municipal control.