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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As Chinese tourists to the nation’s capital dwindle, Ottawa Tourism shifts its focus to other markets

While domestic and transborder tourism to Ottawa is likely to recover from pandemic lows this year, international travel may continue to lag. According to local tourism leaders, a significant drop in Chinese tourism is partially to blame. 

What’s in a name? There might be one small change this year, but Bluesfest promises to be as good as ever

For over a decade, the music festival has been known as RBC Bluesfest. But this year, it will simply be called Ottawa Bluesfest, with an updated logo featuring the number 30 to mark its anniversary. 

‘Year of the CFO’: Demand for fractional CFOs heating up in Ottawa post-pandemic

To navigate the current financial landscape, more small and mid-sized businesses in Ottawa are looking to fractional CFOs as a potential solution. 

Ottawa Film Office launches process for building a new sound stage on Woodroffe Ave. site

The Ottawa Film Office (OFO) has announced that it is accepting expressions of interest for its initiative to build a sound stage facility in the city. 

Local film industry looks to new sound stage to take activity in Ottawa to the next level

With Ottawa’s film industry growing, local filmmakers such as Chris Roussakis are planning to stick around to keep building it up. 

Looking for a cheap night out? These Carleton students have an app for that

Featuring dozens of deals from local restaurants, the CheapNite app gives users access to the cheapest meals and drinks in the city, said CMO and co-founder Jake Ayre.

Courtyard Restaurant calls it quits after more than 40 years in the ByWard Market

The historic Courtyard Restaurant in the ByWard Market has announced it will be serving supper for the last time tonight. 

Donna Gillespie, CEO at Kingston Economic Development, receives provincial award

Donna Gillespie, CEO at Kingston Economic Development, was recently honoured with the Joseph A. Montgomery Economic Development Achievement Award.

My Ottawa: Susan Odle is in tune with nature and with music in the nation’s capital

In this instalment of My Ottawa, Susan Odle reveals her favourite spot to grab a bite, her love for all things music, and the local artist she thinks deserves more recognition.

Hollowed out: Downtown Gatineau challenges as severe as Ottawa’s, officials say

Concerns about downtown Ottawa have been top of mind for local officials, but just across the Ottawa River, business leaders in downtown Gatineau are ringing the exact same alarm bell - perhaps even more loudly. 
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