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.

From tech to wine, Natalie MacLean appreciates the social grapevine

Ottawa-based entrepreneur Natalie MacLean said she learned the hard way that networking can't be overlooked, after leaving the tech industry to become a wine writer over 20 year ago.

In the heart of rural Ottawa, Carp BIA highlights agricultural traditions, outdoor amenities

The Village of Carp BIA is putting itself on the map and celebrating what local farmers “bring to the table," regardless of the season.

New ByWard Market authority planning outreach, advertising for official launch next spring

As the traditional farmers market season winds down, the new ByWard Market District Authority is rolling up its sleeves and getting to work in anticipation of its official launch next spring.

A new generation of workers is rewriting the rules on networking, experts suggest

While the pandemic took many traditional networking opportunities away, one HR expert says young professionals are creating their own opportunities to build connections.

Here are Ottawa’s Best Places to Work in 2023

Orangutech Inc. has topped OBJ's list of Best Places to Work for 2023. Take a look at which other companies made the top 10.

Local tourism still recovering, China decision could have ‘huge impact’

China lifted a pandemic ban on group tours to countries last week including the United States and Australia, but tourists are still barred from group visits to Canada.

Taggart project near Civic Hospital gets green light from city committee

A controversial high-rise development on Carling Avenue has been approved following debate on the development's potential impact on the Central Experimental Farm.

Ottawa’s Magmic ups the ante by using AI in some of its most popular games

Ottawa-based mobile game developer Magmic is integrating AI technology into some of its games, allowing the firm to not only quickly and efficiently expand the database, but also check content for errors and typos.

Restaurants eye fall price hikes as cost of cooking oil, ingredients rises

Local restaurants are eyeing fall price adjustments to keep pace with inflation, which is raising the costs of basic ingredients, including cooking oils.