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.

‘Rough-and-ready’ regional farmers to discuss mental health at Dare To Be Vulnerable event

An event in Eastern Ontario next week is hoping to kickstart a conversation on farmers' mental health that could save lives.

Two Bridgehead alumni join the team at Ottawa-based Differly

Consulting company Differly is adding experience and vision as Bridgehead alumni Tracey Clark and Kate Burnett join the team.

Pros and cons to divulging salary info, use of AI to job candidates, local HR experts say

Human resources professionals in Ottawa say potential new legislation on hiring could have positive impacts for both employers and employees, although concerns remain.

KNBA creates new plan to attract tech talent, companies to Kanata in uncertain economy

As Ottawa’s tech sector grapples with post-pandemic uncertainty, KNBA CEO Amanda Gordon says her area is well-positioned to meet those challenges.

City pilot to reduce parkland fees a good step but more needed, local developers say

Local developers say a pilot project to reduce parkland fees for office-to-residential conversions is a good step, but more measures are needed.

City’s plans to speed office conversions pass committee, including two-year pilot project

A city committee has approved a plan to lower fees and streamline the approval process for office-to-residential conversion.

‘The sunk cost fallacy’: Local analysts say Lansdowne a challenging spot for retail

As the city considers Lansdowne 2.0, some local market watchers say the needed success of retail is impeded by population and transportation.

Peter Mansbridge joins team at spark*advocacy as senior counsel

Veteran Canadian journalist Peter Mansbridge has been named senior counsel at Ottawa-based marketing and communications firm spark*advocacy.

Police hub in Rideau Centre gets support from new ByWard Market District Authority

A new police operations centre in the Rideau Centre could improve coordination between service providers, according to the ByWard Market District Authority.