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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Thinking about healthier choices this September? You may need a plan A and a plan B

Just as New Year’s is known as a time to set personal goals, September can be a tempting time to set new professional objectives. However, one Ottawa wellness expert said giving into any sort of hype isn’t a good way to create sustainable lifestyle changes. 

Ottawa Senators ‘committed’ to seeing discussions with NCC through to Sept. 20 deadline

Details about the future of the Ottawa Senators and LeBreton Flats will become more clear later this month, according to CEO and president Cyril Leeder.

Top of Mind in Tech: Mike Lalonde from Purecolo talks ‘gallant horses’ and the war in real estate

In this instalment of Top of Mind in Tech, Lalonde talks about the challenges of securing funding, the necessity of “boring” companies in a startup ecosystem, and the slowly changing norms around commercial real estate.

Ottawa renovator seeing steady demand for EV charger installation, despite stalling market

In what many see as a slumping market for electric vehicles, Ottawa’s Tonya Bruin is experiencing slow but steady growth in the demand for EV-charging infrastructure.

Employee burnout can become more obvious as workers return to the office, one expert says

Signs of burnout may become more evident as employees, including federal civil servants, return to the office more frequently, one Ottawa HR consultant says.

Top of Mind in Tech: Christa Quarles discusses ‘workplace freedom’ and AI on the desktop

With the AI revolution upon us, tech leaders like Christa Quarles are already taking steps to keep their companies ahead of the curve. 

Sparks Street BIA expansion to aid in downtown revitalization efforts, exec director says

The Sparks Street BIA plans to expand its boundaries beyond the traditional pedestrian mall into a broader part of the downtown core in the new year, the association announced earlier this week. 

Grade 11 entrepreneur tackles the perils and possibilities of AI with new startup, LetterLabsAI

Major companies aren’t the only ones jumping on the artificial intelligence bandwagon. Local high schooler Dean Parsons is launching an AI business of his own, and he says we can expect many of his generation to do the same.

City and builders getting better at office conversions with each project, 360 Laurier architect says

Lead architect Josée Anne Pronovost said working on The Slayte was a massive learning experience for both builders and the city. Those lessons are now being brought to the office-to-residential conversion on Laurier Avenue.
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