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.

Two residential towers proposed for Westboro near future LRT station

Residential building, 28 storeys, proposed for LeBreton Flats across from new central library

A new 28-storey residential building could be built across the street from the Ottawa Public Library’s new central branch at LeBreton Flats, with a proposal for the Laurier Avenue site awaiting city approval.

Pablo Srugo of Mistral Venture Partners on how AI is changing the B2B SaaS game

When Pablo Srugo started out as an entrepreneur, B2B SaaS was all anyone could talk about. Now, as a venture capitalist, he said that model is becoming obsolete as artificial intelligence changes the game.

Here are some of the larger events and conferences coming to Ottawa in early 2026

Ottawa is preparing to welcome professionals from a variety of sectors in 2026, with conferences and events expected to draw hundreds of attendees, creating significant economic impact.

Vernon White joins Syntax Strategic, Altis CEO steps down, and other moves around town

Vernon White announced on LinkedIn this week that he has joined Ottawa’s Syntax Strategic part-time as strategic counsel to support the company on matters of national defence, security communication and operation-readiness.

Vanier property on Durocher rezoned for Ottawa Humane Society’s new veterinary centre

A property in Vanier has been approved for rezoning to allow the Ottawa Humane Society to turn a former post office building into a new veterinary clinic.

Business heats up for Ottawa’s City Seltzer with cameo on viral series Heated Rivalry

The steamy hockey romance series Heated Rivalry caught the attention of Ottawa viewers in particular last week when a beverage by local company City Seltzer made a surprise appearance.

From Shopify to Growcer, how Debbie Weinstein has seen Ottawa’s tech community change

Artificial intelligence has been a major disruptor to all industries, but in professional services, Debbie Weinstein said it isn’t going to replace the experts just yet.

Baseline Rd. development well underway as Theberge Homes plans several other projects

After a challenging approval process, work is underway on the first phase of a new development on Baseline Road that will eventually see three highrise towers built on the site of a former strip mall that contained the original Lone Star Texas Grill.