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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Highrise development on Gladstone could be in jeopardy due to policy change, developer says

O’Brien House will help Square Old Chelsea target a new, higher-end client, CEO says

The O’Brien House has stood in Gatineau Park for nearly a century, but for the company that will be reopening it as a boutique hotel this spring, the heritage property represents an entirely new business opportunity.

Two highrises and a seniors residence proposed for Carling Ave. near Altea Ottawa

An Ottawa real estate investor is eyeing a property just a block away from the Altea Ottawa fitness centre for a new development that would include two highrises and a seniors living facility.

Wayne Liko has worked with the feds for years. He sees one thing missing from the RTO debate

Wayne Liko has worked with the federal government for almost 30 years. In his view, federal office buildings aren’t ready for a return-to-office mandate. 

Graham Richardson returns to CTV News, and Erin Benjamin joins the board of trade

Erin Benjamin will be applying her advocacy skills to a new role with the Ottawa Board of Trade starting next month, OBOT announced Thursday.

Toronto investor proposes multi-tower development near Place d’Orleans Shopping Centre

Toronto-based investor Forum Asset Management is the latest firm to propose a new development in Orleans, with plans for a multi-tower build that would create more than 1,500 residential units and a new community centre just east of Place d’Orleans Shopping Centre.

What’s in vogue when it comes to M&A activity in Ottawa? We check in with an expert

Activity in mergers and acquisitions is picking up after a few slow years, and Canadian companies, including many in Ottawa, are seeing the benefits.

Ottawa company looks to rezone seven-acre site near airport for commercial development

An Ottawa-based investment company is seeking approval to rezone a vacant property near the Ottawa International Airport to allow for commercial development.

City council OKs construction of second tower for Andaz Hotel in the ByWard Market

A proposal to expand the Andaz Hotel in the ByWard Market by adding a second tower will move ahead after receiving the green light from city council on Wednesday.

Thirty-storey tower with 400 residential units proposed near St. Laurent mall, LRT station

A 30-storey mixed-use tower has been proposed for a site just north of the St. Laurent Shopping Centre.
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