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.

Five big things that could impact tourism in Ottawa

According to the president and CEO of Ottawa Tourism, 2025 was a banner year in the city. Here are five things with the potential to shape the tourism sector in 2026 and beyond.

Jaclyn Eisenmann joins KNBA, Charles Eagan starts at XTC Mobile and other moves in town

The Kanata North Business Association has brought Jaclyn Eisenmann aboard as director of ecosystem strategy and operations.

New Rogers Centre Ottawa CEO Lesley Pincombe has a vision for events in the city

With Ottawa conferences and events seeing record-setting attendance, the new president and CEO of Rogers Centre Ottawa, Lesley Pincombe, plans to keep the trend going.

Housing issues, real or perceived, will be key in municipal election, OREB symposium hears

Housing is set to be a major factor in Ottawa’s upcoming municipal election, according to the Ottawa Real Estate Board.

TV show ‘Heated Rivalry’ turning into a big score for tourism in Ottawa

Sometimes, the best marketing opportunities come out of nowhere. For Ottawa Tourism, the hit TV series “Heated Rivalry” is an unprecedented chance to put Canada’s capital on the world stage.

No changes to tenant mix expected as Montreal group buys Carling Ave. property for $30M

A Montreal-based investment group has purchased the site of a Cineplex theatre, strip mall and other commercial buildings on Carling Avenue, according to Zinati Realty Commercial Brokerage.

Four highrise towers, including a restaurant, proposed for Orleans near Petrie Island

A proposal to build four highrise towers would see more than 1,200 residential units added in Orleans.

Office building at 495 Richmond Rd. to be converted to housing by Ottawa’s Regional Group

Ottawa property investment company Regional Group has submitted an application to the city to convert a Westboro office building into housing.

Changes to homebuilding requirements in the works as mayor makes housing a priority in 2026

Significant changes to the city’s homebuilding approval process will go to council later this month as the mayor makes housing one of his priorities for 2026.

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