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.

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

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.

New LRT spur to YOW a ‘game-changer’ for the airport and tourism in Ottawa

OC Transpo’s north-south LRT line is now up and running, and with it comes a new connection to the Ottawa International Airport that officially went into service early Monday morning.

Forget the ‘shame-based goals’ when setting new year’s resolutions, one Ottawa coach advises

The new year is here and with it the annual urge to transform into your best self. But Ottawa health behaviour coach Katie Faloon-Drew says goal-setters – especially those who are also busy professionals – need to pump the brakes if they want to make long-term changes.