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.

The new Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is set to open July 2025. (Supplied)

After many delays, construction kicks off at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino

Ottawa

Almost six years after plans were unveiled, construction has started on the future Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in south Ottawa.

A piece of the puzzle: Local artist’s work featured by global puzzlemaker Ravensburger

Ottawa

Ottawa-based artist Katerina Mertikas has had her paintings displayed across the country, but soon one of her works will be not just beautiful to look

Federal control of Wellington Street would be ‘catastrophic,’ one business leader argues

Ottawa

While talks about Wellington Street continue between the city and federal government, business leaders are clear: keep it open and under municipal control.

Ottawa’s ‘economic optimism’ means it is less likely to face recession, new report suggests

Ottawa

A high level of economic optimism is keeping consumer spending in Ottawa high as other major cities prepare for recession.

Land Ark Homes blazes trail in net-zero construction, where cost is prohibitive for many builders

Ottawa

One Ottawa homebuilder is so passionate about net-zero construction that it is teaching other homebuilders how to emulate its techniques.

Ottawa real estate insiders weigh in on fed’s ‘disposal list’ of properties

Ottawa

Local real estate leaders are not surprised by the federal government’s “disposal list,” but it’s unclear what direction redevelopment will take.

Ottawa mechanics, dealerships coping with more older cars on the roads

Ottawa

Drivers are holding onto their cars for longer, leading to a trend that’s becoming good for mechanics but a challenge for dealerships.

High-profile athletes, execs coming to Ottawa feel pinch of fed’s foreign buyer ban

Ottawa, Real Estate, Residential

Pro athletes and senior executives trying to buy a home in Ottawa are among those being affected by the federal government’s foreign buyer ban, realtors

Tulip festival organizers aim for ‘zero-impact’ with new nighttime light show

Ottawa

In response to community feedback, the Tulip Festival will be introducing a new nightly light show to replace its usual Victoria Day fireworks display.