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.

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.

Downtown, suburban BIAs plan expansions after COVID exposed businesses needing support

Multiple local BIAs are making moves to expand their boundaries after the pandemic revealed just how many businesses exist just outside their current borders.

Ottawa among North American leaders for climate change resilience: CBRE report

Ottawa has emerged as a leader in climate change resilience, according to a new report from CBRE.

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.