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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NCC CEO mum on details, but says talks continue with Senators about LeBreton land

As the National Capital Commission works toward finalizing a deal with the Ottawa Senators for the purchase of land at LeBreton Flats, paving the way for a new arena, the organization’s CEO said he’ll be keeping the details close to the vest. 

How a cancer diagnosis further fuelled tech CEO Julia Slanina’s passion for women’s health care

Ottawa tech founder Julia Slanina has dedicated her career to women’s health care, but she never expected to be the one wearing the hospital gown. 

Mayor Sutcliffe and business leaders talk Trump tariffs at Ottawa Economic Outlook

The word of the day was “uncertainty” at the 2025 Ottawa Economic Outlook on Tuesday, where less than a day after the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and local business leaders shared their thoughts on what the next four years could hold for the city.

YOW’s new boss Susan Margles shares her priorities and what has her excited for the future

It’s day eight at the Ottawa International Airport Authority for Susan Margles, who joined the organization as its new president and CEO earlier this month. 

Sales of new homes jump 75% last month compared to December 2023

New home sales continue to rise year-over-year, according to the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association. 

Housing starts drop in 2024, prompting city to establish task force to speed approval processes

Housing starts in the region dropped 15 per cent last year from 2023, prompting Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe to tell homebuilders that the city will be establishing a task force to find ways to cut red tape on the housing approval process and shave as much as two months off application timelines.

Porter extends service on Las Vegas, Fort Lauderdale direct routes from YOW

Porter Airlines will be extending service for two of its routes to U.S. destinations that were launched in the fall. 

Ottawa businesswomen gather for Powerplay event at Canadian Tire Centre

The Ottawa Senators may have been shut out by the Buffalo Sabres Thursday night, but for Ottawa businesswomen, it was still a night to remember. 

Ottawa-based startup Outlit accepted into top accelerator program Y Combinator

An Ottawa-based tech startup is on its way to San Francisco after being selected to join the prestigious and competitive accelerator Y Combinator. 

ByWard business owners say turnover is a good thing and will add to revitalization of the area

Several businesses that have just opened in the ByWard Market say it’s natural to see even familiar names come and go and that the transition to new ideas can be good.
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The narrative surrounding the Canadian tech sector often focuses on boom-and-bust cycles, brain drain, or the historical demise of past giants. But the numbers tell a different story. Driven by evolutionary waves from telecommunications to software-as-a-service, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence, the national technology ecosystem has quietly produced remarkable long-term enterprise value. New research shows that Ottawa tech unicorns have produced at least one billion-dollar firm every single decade, making it the highest per-capita producer of unicorns in the country. Moreso, local tech ventures account for a staggering three-quarters of all-time wealth creation in Canadian tech history, driving $1.4 trillion in wealth over the past 36 years. In this episode of Techopia Live, OBJ publisher Michael Curran celebrates Ottawa Innovation Week by speaking with tech veteran Sasha Gera, chief operating officer of HealWell AI. Gera shares his research and insights from his newly launched ledger, Unicorn North, highlighting how Ottawa stacks up against other major Canadian cities and why it remains the most productive, distraction-free destination for building sustainable, hundred-year companies. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:22 Introducing Sasha Gera 14:45 Sponsor Segment 17:57 Innovation Week 25:15 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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