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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Defence spending helps fuel uptick in M&A activity in Ottawa

Residential development with 472 units planned near Tanger Outlets

A few weeks after proposing a mid-rise residential development in Kanata, a Manitoba-based company has filed an application to build multiple residential buildings on a nearby site next to Tanger Outlets.

Architecture firm Dialog chooses location near LeBreton Flats for local office

An architecture firm with offices across Canada and in the U.S. is opening a local studio near LeBreton Flats, where it hopes to be involved in future development.

uOttawa creates new role to help businesses benefit from advanced research

With business leaders facing pressure to innovate to attract customers and government funding, the University of Ottawa has created a new role to connect industry with advanced research.

High fuel costs could be the wild card for summer tourist season

When bookings shot up 25 per cent in the first two months of 2026, RVezy founder Michael McNaught was expecting a banner tourism season. But by March, things had taken a turn for his online RV rental platform.

Another residential highrise proposed for Carlington neighbourhood

A Kingston-based company is eyeing a site across from the former Westgate Shopping Centre for a new residential tower, adding to a flurry of development activity in the area.

Porter Airlines seeks ways to attract scarce talent to Ottawa

From pilots to air traffic controllers, the aviation industry is facing a global shortage of skilled labour. In response, at least one airline flying out of Ottawa is finding ways to make itself and the city more competitive to attract and retain talent.

Richcraft plans new shopping complex with grocery store in Orleans

Ottawa developer Richcraft Homes is proposing to build a new shopping centre in Orleans that would include a grocery store and anchor retailer. 

YOW touts ‘room to grow’ in bid to attract airlines and become ‘hub of choice’

Unlike major airports in Toronto and Montreal, the Ottawa airport has something many airlines are looking for: vacant land.

Andrea Steenbakkers recognized for her work with BIAs, and other career news in Ottawa

Andrea Steenbakkers has been with the Barrhaven BIA since the beginning, when it launched in 2006 as Ottawa’s first suburban BIA. Now, she’s received a lifetime achievement award in recognition of her contributions to the community.
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