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.

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.

Centretown BIA officially launches with new look, strategic plan

The Bank Street BIA has officially rebranded and will now be known as the Centretown BIA.

Kanata-based tech company launches AI-powered tutor for students

Kanata-based tech company TutorOcean says it's new AI-powered tutoring platform is another step towards its goal of providing around-the-clock educational resources.

Members of Downtown Revitalization Task Force await draft report, recommendations

A much-anticipated report from the Downtown Revitalization Task Force is in its final stages, though it remains unclear when the findings will be shared.