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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Frontline hospitality staff recognized by Ottawa Tourism with Shine On awards

A program interpreter from the Canadian Museum of History has been recognized by Ottawa Tourism with the Shine On Awards grand prize.

Multi-tower project at 299 Carling Ave. joins long list of developments planned for Little Italy

A project to build four mixed-use towers at 299 Carling Ave. near Dow’s Lake is moving ahead under new ownership.

Erin Campbell becomes CEO at Altis during a time of civil service layoffs, AI disruption

Over the course of 17 years with Altis Recruitment, Erin Campbell has learned a thing or two about navigating unexpected challenges. Now, during a complicated period for recruiters, she is putting that experience to use as the company’s new CEO.

David Gourlay on his new role at Homeward Public Affairs, and a new CEO at Altis

The former CEO of the Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation is ready to pass on his non-profit knowledge and executive experience through a new role with Homeward Public Affairs.

Fewer US but more international passengers travelled through YOW so far this year

The Ottawa airport is seeing fewer passengers to and from the U.S., but is experiencing an increase...

Local developer awaits OK from province to proceed with project in Bells Corners

A proposed development that would create approximately 2,000 new residential units in Bells Corners is awaiting a decision from the province after delays at the city prompted the company behind the project to file an appeal.

Two-tower residential development proposed near future Place D’Orléans LRT station

A vacant lot near the future Place d’Orléans LRT station is being eyed for a new residential development that would feature two towers.

Colonnade BridgePort proposes three towers instead of two at Scott St. site in Westboro

Colonnade BridgePort wants to build three highrises on the site of the former Granite Curling Club in Westboro, up from the two it proposed four years ago.

Regional Group proposes seven-block development on site of Ottawa Citizen building

Ottawa’s Regional Group is looking to build a seven-block subdivision with as many as six highrises that would see the current Ottawa Citizen building demolished.

Ottawa outperformed other Canadian cities with hotel occupancy at 70% in 2025: report

A strong winter season gave Ottawa the highest boost in hotel occupancy of any major Canadian city last year, according to a new report from Avison Young.
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The narrative surrounding the Canadian tech sector often focuses on boom-and-bust cycles, brain drain, or the historical demise of past giants. But the numbers tell a different story. Driven by evolutionary waves from telecommunications to software-as-a-service, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence, the national technology ecosystem has quietly produced remarkable long-term enterprise value. New research shows that Ottawa tech unicorns have produced at least one billion-dollar firm every single decade, making it the highest per-capita producer of unicorns in the country. Moreso, local tech ventures account for a staggering three-quarters of all-time wealth creation in Canadian tech history, driving $1.4 trillion in wealth over the past 36 years. In this episode of Techopia Live, OBJ publisher Michael Curran celebrates Ottawa Innovation Week by speaking with tech veteran Sasha Gera, chief operating officer of HealWell AI. Gera shares his research and insights from his newly launched ledger, Unicorn North, highlighting how Ottawa stacks up against other major Canadian cities and why it remains the most productive, distraction-free destination for building sustainable, hundred-year companies. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:22 Introducing Sasha Gera 14:45 Sponsor Segment 17:57 Innovation Week 25:15 Closing and What’s Ahead at OBJ For more on Ottawa’s tech and innovation scene, visit https://obj.ca/techopia Subscribe to Techopia’s weekly newsletter here: https://obj121.activehosted.com/f/5
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