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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The ‘little parking lot that could’ wins international award for Vanier BIA

The Vanier BIA has been recognized with a prestigious award for its work turning an underused parking lot into a one-of-a-kind community space. 

Three downtown Ottawa professionals share their back-to-office experiences

As more workers return to the office, larger employers based in Ottawa’s downtown core have noticed that the experience of working in the area has changed dramatically since the pandemic. 

Closure of QED more problematic as traffic returns to pre-pandemic norms, councillors argue

Motorists and active users are on opposite ends of the QED closure debate, according to a new survey commissioned by the Ottawa Gatineau Hotel Association. 

Ottawa developer warns against ‘blanket policies’ for developments around Central Experimental Farm

An Ottawa developer said the city should continue to consider proposals near the experimental farm on a case-by-case basis as shadowing persist. 

Federal officials mull legal action after highrise development on Carling approved

Federal officials said they'd consider legal action over a high rise proposal approved Wednesday that could impact the Central Experimental Farm. 

Winging it at work: How this theatre company uses improv techniques in a corporate setting

As workers return to the office, an Ottawa improv company is helping them break the ice with techniques you’d typically find on a theatre stage. 

Rob Imbeault and Heartee bring ‘hyper-local’ to a new level with mushroom-growing op

Kanata-based company Heartee, co-founded by Ottawa’s Rob Imbeault, offers 14 locally-grown varieties of gourmet mushrooms.

Olymel plant closures will have no effect on Cornwall facility, spokesperson says

The closure of two Olymel meat processing facilities won’t have an impact on the company's Cornwall plant, a spokesperson said.

‘The community is feeling it’: Glengarry News shutters after 131 years

After more than 130 years serving its community, Eastern Ontario newspaper Glengarry News is permanently closing its doors.

ByWard Market businesses say safety should be priority for new district authority

As the new ByWard Market District Authority prepares to launch next spring, businesses in the area are hoping to see safety made a top priority. 
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