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.

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

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.

Four-storey, 84-unit building with no resident parking proposed for ‘walkable’ Sandy Hill

An 84-unit low-rise building has been proposed in the Sandy Hill area, with construction slated to begin next year pending city approvals.

Ottawa Tourism CEO Michael Crockatt sounds alarm over fewer U.S. travellers to the capital

The head of Ottawa Tourism is concerned about decreasing numbers of U.S. travellers to Ottawa and says his organization will be looking to reverse that trend next year.