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.

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.

ByWard Market business owners not fully convinced about new police operations centre

Some ByWard Market business owners are unsure whether a new hub for police in the Rideau Centre will do much to address ongoing safety concerns.

Plans are afoot to bring The Glengarry News, shuttered after 131 years, back to life

The former managing editor of a recently shuttered Eastern Ontario newspaper is “cautiously optimistic” about ongoing efforts to bring the paper back to life.

Local architects hope European trip inspires ideas for Ottawa

A select group of Ottawa-based architects is jetting across the Atlantic this month to see how European cities are adjusting their design principles for a post-pandemic way of life.

Building a hockey arena downtown is the ‘right move,’ Andlauer says

Michael Andlauer, new owner of the Ottawa Senators, says there appears to be consensus among local officials and fans that building a new hockey arena downtown is the right move.

New Sens owner Andlauer named Newsmaker of the Year by OBJ, board of trade

Senators owner Michael Andlauer was announced as the Newsmaker of the Year for 2023 at the Mayor’s Breakfast on Thursday, where he was the featured guest.

Bold Woman award winner Jennifer Flanagan brings STEM to underrepresented youth

As president and CEO of the Ottawa-based company Actua, Jennifer Flanagan is ensuring youth have the skills and tools to succeed in the STEM jobs of tomorrow.

Christine Leadman, longtime advocate for local business, stepping down from BIA role

In an interview with OBJ last week, Leadman confirmed that Oct. 18 will be her last day with the organization. Current assistant director and wellness coach SabriNa Lemay will take over as executive director.