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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Hair Republic owners scramble as Hudson’s Bay liquidation forces them to close up shop

Raising funds for CHEO the goal at Atlético Ottawa home opener

The CHEO Foundation will once again be the beneficiary of Atlético Ottawa’s home opener. The Canadian Premier League soccer club will mark the start of the season on April 5 with its “pay what you can” home opener at TD Place. It’s an initiative that allows spectators to buy tickets for a fraction of the regular price, while encouraging them to add a donation to a local organization, according to chief marketing officer Jon Sinden.

Queensway Carleton Hospital gears up for growth with help of Visionaries Breakfast

Auction paddles flew up at the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation’s third Visionaries Breakfast on Wednesday, raising $483,000 to support its expansion. 

So near yet so far: Chelsea’s Distillerie du Jardin keeps a wary eye on interprovincial trade talks

Like many distillery owners, Manuela Teixeira is waiting for news on interprovincial trade barriers and whether Canadian-made...

Ready to welcome U.S. tourists and soothe economic worries, Groupe Nordik has plans to grow

Economic uncertainty may be a boon for the wellness industry, with Quebec-based Groupe Nordik anticipating a boost as it celebrates its 20th anniversary.

Closure of The Bay on Rideau would leave ‘gaping hole’ that would be hard to fill, analyst says

If Hudson’s Bay liquidates its Rideau Street location in Ottawa, it would leave a “massive gaping hole” in the area, according to one local retail analyst.

Construction of Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa in the ‘homestretch,’ president says

The old signs are still there when you drive up to the soon-to-be former Rideau Carleton Raceway and Casino off Albion Road South, but inside the building a massive transformation is in the works.

Having more women entrepreneurs could be key to winning a trade war, report suggests

Enabling more women to pursue entrepreneurship could only help Canada as the country engages in a trade war with the U.S., a recent report suggests.

Training in plant-based food prep helping Ottawa charities reduce costs

Several Ottawa shelters and food kitchens are taking part in a plant-based food training program offered by animal welfare group Humane World for Animals Canada.

‘Trad wives’? One Ottawa pollster sees more working women opting for traditional roles

One Ottawa pollster argues that burnout and a rise in conservative women’s movements are prompting more women to return to the realm of the home.
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