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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Lizardo Becerra of Raphaël Peruvian Cuisine moves on to national culinary championships

Ottawa catering company sweetens the deal with purchase of farm property near Chelsea

A local catering company is making its offerings that much sweeter, after its owner acquired an agricultural property with plans to host “high-end sugar shack dinners,” among other events.

Lovin’ the commute? It can be good for your mental health, one expert argues

More people returning to in-person work means a return to commuting. But while many dread spending their time before and after work slogging through traffic or squeezed onto a bus, one wellness expert says there are ways to make the most of the experience. 

Arena at LeBreton Flats a ‘major’ opportunity for Gatineau, official says

The head of the Gatineau Chamber of Commerce said the new deal between the Ottawa Senators and the National Capital Commission that could see an arena built at LeBreton Flats could present major opportunities for the city.

UPDATED: Sens buy 10 acres of land at LeBreton from NCC to build new arena

The Ottawa Senators have reached a deal to buy 10 acres of land from the National Capital Commission to build a new arena at LeBreton Flats.

Are you a pickleball coach? New fitness club Altea looks to hire 200 employees

Fitness and wellness company Altea is hiring 200 new employees ahead of the opening of its new Ottawa facility later this year, the company said in a press release Thursday. 

Local housing starts drop, but at least one official predicts that will change in coming months

While housing starts in the region tumbled in August, it’s not surprising and could actually presage a sharp increase by the spring, says the executive director of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association.

Beyond the Pale to open taproom, events space at former Courtyard Restaurant building

The former location of the Courtyard Restaurant is no longer sitting empty as work begins to transform the space into a taproom and event space that will retain the charm of the historic property. 

‘Waiting for a trigger’: Business community keen for news of LeBreton deal between NCC and Sens

News of a deal – or lack thereof – between the Ottawa Senators and the National Capital Commission to build a new arena at LeBreton Flats is expected by the end of this week and local business leaders are eager to see which way the decision will go. 

Ottawa, Gatineau mayors pledge to work together on regional issues, downtowns

The mayors of Ottawa and Gatineau have pledged to work more closely together to tackle issues such as revitalizing downtown cores that have seen a sharp decline in business traffic. 
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