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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Ottawa company looks to rezone seven-acre site near airport for commercial development

An Ottawa-based investment company is seeking approval to rezone a vacant property near the Ottawa International Airport to allow for commercial development.

City council OKs construction of second tower for Andaz Hotel in the ByWard Market

A proposal to expand the Andaz Hotel in the ByWard Market by adding a second tower will move ahead after receiving the green light from city council on Wednesday.

Thirty-storey tower with 400 residential units proposed near St. Laurent mall, LRT station

A 30-storey mixed-use tower has been proposed for a site just north of the St. Laurent Shopping Centre.

Carleton Tavern to be demolished and rebuilt as part of highrise development on Parkdale Ave.

The Carleton Tavern on Parkdale Avenue will be torn down and rebuilt as part of a proposal to build a 38-storey residential tower in Hintonburg.

Expansion of Andaz Hotel in ByWard Market moves another step closer to approval

The city planning and housing committee has approved an application by local developer Claridge Homes to expand the Andaz Hotel in the ByWard Market by adding a second tower.

People on the move: David Hodgins heads to Knak and Heidi Hauver joins Ranovus

David Hodgins, who has worked for some of Ottawa’s best-known tech companies, has joined SaaS firm Knak as its new director of business development.

Minto looks to build apartment tower on Isabella near Bank in ‘hostile pedestrian environment’

Minto Group is looking to build a 19-storey apartment tower near the corner of Bank and Isabella streets in the Glebe, just south of the Queensway.

From vet clinics to cancer care, how two Ottawa charities are managing a changing world

As CEO of the Ottawa Humane Society, Sharon Miko knows a lot about animals. But, over the past few years, she’s also had to become something of a real estate expert. According to Miko, the OHS isn’t the only organization of its kind taking a big swing in a sector that is becoming increasingly complex.