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.

‘Suicide prevention work’: New research sheds light on mental health crisis in hospitality industry

Last month, Smart Serve Ontario launched a new mental health initiative to provide hospitality workers with free access to mental health support, one of the first programs of its kind in the industry.

Ten years of construction? We’re (mostly) ready, downtown businesses say

With a decade of construction ahead in a downtown core struggling to come back to life, business officials are cautiously optimistic they’re equipped to handle whatever comes their way.

Local event venues to reduce food waste by redistributing surplus to community partners

Eight Ottawa hospitality organizations will be taking part in a new program to cut down waste by diverting surplus food to community organizations that help those in need.

Architect Houry Avedissian sees an opportunity to ‘bring new life’ to Ottawa’s commercial spaces

For local architect Houry Avedissian, the opening of her first office on Preston Street next month represents an opportunity to thank those who’ve supported her career — and the first step towards expanding her portfolio and her team.

Two Algonquin grads hope to make a world of difference for entrepreneurs with World Jams

Two Algonquin College graduates are preparing to host a conference and launch a new platform next month to help students transition into the business world.

What to do with downtown? Officials from Washington, D.C. and San Francisco share their experiences

As local officials look for ways to breathe new life into Ottawa’s downtown core, U.S. experts are coming up with their own ways to address the same issues.

Treasury Board president stands by RTO mandate; calls feds’ disposal of properties a ‘cross-country effort’

The president of the Treasury Board stood by the federal government’s decision to have civil servants in the office at least three days a week, but called for exemptions to be made where necessary.

UPDATED: New downtown action plan proposes strategies to create $1.3B annual economic benefit

A report on Ottawa’s downtown released today by the Ottawa Board of Trade calls for actions that will result in annual economic benefits of more than $1.3 billion, versus a “do-nothing” annual loss of property taxes and other payments of at least $62 million.

‘We’re tired, but we’re proud’: Tulip festival organizers look ahead to new funding for 2025

Despite dwindling financial support and budget anxieties, this year’s Canadian Tulip Festival ended on a high note, according to executive director Jo Riding.