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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Carleton Tavern to be demolished and rebuilt as part of highrise development on Parkdale Ave.

The Carleton Tavern on Parkdale Avenue will be torn down and rebuilt as part of a proposal to build a 38-storey residential tower in Hintonburg.

Expansion of Andaz Hotel in ByWard Market moves another step closer to approval

The city planning and housing committee has approved an application by local developer Claridge Homes to expand the Andaz Hotel in the ByWard Market by adding a second tower.

People on the move: David Hodgins heads to Knak and Heidi Hauver joins Ranovus

David Hodgins, who has worked for some of Ottawa’s best-known tech companies, has joined SaaS firm Knak as its new director of business development.

Minto looks to build apartment tower on Isabella near Bank in ‘hostile pedestrian environment’

Minto Group is looking to build a 19-storey apartment tower near the corner of Bank and Isabella streets in the Glebe, just south of the Queensway.

From vet clinics to cancer care, how two Ottawa charities are managing a changing world

As CEO of the Ottawa Humane Society, Sharon Miko knows a lot about animals. But, over the past few years, she’s also had to become something of a real estate expert. According to Miko, the OHS isn’t the only organization of its kind taking a big swing in a sector that is becoming increasingly complex.

City’s heritage committee OK’s expansion of Andaz Hotel in ByWard Market

The city heritage committee has approved an application to expand the Andaz Hotel in the ByWard Market by adding a second tower.

Two more towers proposed for Carling Ave. near former Westgate Shopping Centre

Ottawa real estate firm Ambassador Realty is proposing to build a mixed-use highrise across from the former Westgate Shopping Centre on Carling Avenue. 

Residential highrise latest development proposed near future Lincoln Fields LRT station

Ottawa’s Antilia Homes is proposing to build a 24-storey residential building in the city’s west end near the future Lincoln Fields LRT station.

Claridge proposes 17-storey tower next to Andaz hotel in ByWard Market

A revamped proposal to expand the Andaz hotel in the ByWard Market by adding a second tower is awaiting approval from the city.

YOW becoming a connecting hub, driven by increased activity from airlines such as Porter

It’s becoming easier to travel non-stop to or from the Ottawa International Airport, and while that in itself is good news, the influx of new routes has other advantages, officials say.
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