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.

A cheery morning: Annual Christmas Cheer breakfast raises $150K for local charities

It was a full house at the annual Christmas Cheer Breakfast Friday morning, as local charities and business leaders gathered to kick off the holiday season with a good cause.

Home sales and prices expected to be on the upswing in Ottawa in 2025, report says

Ottawa’s residential real estate market is expected to be on the upswing in 2025, according to Royal LePage’s market survey forecast for the year ahead. 

Local tourism operator parks his idea of winter bus tours due to unreliable weather

Unpredictable weather is making it more difficult than ever for local tourism operator Étienne Cameron to continue his winter offerings, he told OBJ Wednesday. 

Inspiration and celebration: The BOBs take centre stage in Ottawa

The BOBs shone a spotlight on more than 25 local companies and business leaders for their work and achievements over the past year. 

Rideau St. not the place to be, says Steve’s Music Store manager as shop closes after 42 years

While a string of rough years is driving Steve’s Music Store away from Rideau Street after 42 years, manager Dan Sauvé said he’s optimistic that brighter days are ahead for the area.

Many city-building lessons to be found in amalgamation period, local expert argues

It’s been nearly 24 years since Ottawa amalgamated on Jan. 1, 2001, which means the city as we know it today is in its “young adulthood,” according to Greg Jodouin. 

‘Downtown champions table’ and a ‘vibrancy office’ cited as next steps in downtown revitalization

It’s been a year of planning around Ottawa’s downtown as local stakeholders and government representatives have floated ideas and drawn up timelines for ways to bring the ailing area of the city back to life. 

CHEO gala recognizes many achievements, looks to the future

Kellen Schleyer was the featured speaker at the CHEO Gala, which recognized the contributions of community members who have supported the hospital's ongoing redevelopment. 

New businesses fill empty spots in the Glebe, with world juniors expected to be a boon

Darrell Cox is expecting another strong holiday season for businesses in the Glebe as consumers prioritize shopping local and the World Junior hockey championships bring a surge in traffic. 

Top of Mind in Tech: Aydin Mirzaee talks about how AI is transforming the way marketing teams work

In this instalment of Top of Mind in Tech, Mirzaee breaks down what the mainstreaming of AI has meant for client priorities and how it’s changing the marketing landscape as we know it. 

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