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.

Outlook for new home sales and housing starts clouded by tariffs, economic uncertainty

Sales and construction of new homes got off to a good start last month, but the outlook for 2025 has been clouded by growing economic uncertainty.

OCOBIA eliminating executive director role as organization plans to ‘return to the roots’

The Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas (OCOBIA) is eliminating its executive director position in order to reallocate its financial resources elsewhere, the organization told OBJ Friday.

Annual SnowBall dodges a snowstorm to hold successful gala at Ottawa Art Gallery

The snowstorm forecast to hit Ottawa this week held off just long enough for guests in evening wear and high heels to attend the 43rd annual SnowBall at the Ottawa Art Gallery Wednesday night.

Lunar New Year gala celebrates the Year of the Snake

Lions and dragons and a feast of traditional dishes greeted guests at RBC’s second annual Lunar New Year gala dinner on Tuesday night to celebrate the Year of the Snake.

Tariffs could derail recovery of new home construction, sales in Ottawa

Uncertainty around the trade relationship between Canada and the U.S. could cause buyers of new homes in Ottawa to once again pull back from the market, one local official warns.

Smiths Falls appliance salesman featured as TikTok phenom during Super Bowl broadcast

Corey McMullan may not be much of a football fan, but that didn’t make it any less exciting to be featured in a commercial for TikTok that aired during the Super Bowl Sunday night.

A day in the life of chef Lizardo Becerra at Raphaël: Making food that evokes memories

For chef Lizardo Becerra, owner of Raphaël Peruvian Cuisine on Elgin Street, it’s been a busy few months, topped off by competing at the Canadian Culinary Championships last weekend.

Snowball effect: Busy canal skating season should mean a strong year for tourism, officials say

The Rideau Canal is frozen and packed with skaters, which is a good sign for Ottawa’s tourism sector this year, according to the Conference Board of Canada.

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.