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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A day in the life of Pat Nicastro: After 30 years in the ByWard Market, a few things never change

For Pat Nicastro, the morning always starts with an espresso – the first of many he’ll enjoy from the opening to the close of his ByWard Market grocery store, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.

The end of the cold call? Local tech execs talk AI and its impact on sales and marketing

Is the era of the cold call coming to an end in the world of sales? With the adoption of artificial intelligence, at least one expert thinks so.

Gold Hearts Gala raises $1.3M in support of the Ottawa Food Bank

On Friday, the Fairmont Chateau Laurier joined forces with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe to host the inaugural Mayor’s Charity Ball, called the Gold Hearts Gala, held in support of the Ottawa Food Bank. 

Ottawa economy likely to avoid much of the impact of U.S. tariffs, Conference Board report says

The local economy should not be overly impacted by higher tariffs on imports into the U.S., the Conference Board of Canada predicts, but could be slowed by a reduction in the size of the federal civil service.

Women celebrate their roles in development of new Civic campus at City BuildHERS event

In the past few months, a parking garage has gone up near the intersection of Preston Street and Queen Elizabeth Driveway, the first of several structures that will be built on the site of The Ottawa Hospital’s new campus in the coming years.

Top of Mind in Tech: Richard L’Abbé on staying tenacious in tough times

The tech sector today is much different than it was in 1982, when Ottawa entrepreneur Richard L'Abbé co-founded Med-Eng Systems Inc. at the age of 24.

Shepherds of Good Hope launches annual — but slightly different — Taste for Hope fundraiser

It’s been a tough few months for local charities such as Shepherds of Good Hope, but optimism reigns for 2025 as the organization prepares to host the 12th iteration of its flagship fundraiser this June.

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.
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