Marissa Galko

Marissa Galko is a reporter with the Ottawa Business Journal. She is a graduate of Carleton University’s bachelor of journalism and humanities program with experience covering a range of topics from business and politics to fashion and music.

An artist's rendering shows a proposed design for a new NHL arena at LeBreton Flats. File photo.

‘We want to see something beautiful’: NCC CEO gives update on LeBreton Flats project

Ottawa, Sports and Entertainment, Top Stories

The CEO of the National Capital Commission says the NCC and the Ottawa Senators continue to move forward with plans for an arena and entertainment

Rendering of the Alto high-speed train. Source: Alto.

How would high-speed rail affect Ottawa’s labour market? We check in with local experts

Insider Only Ottawa, Top Stories

Kevin Reed, co-founder and chief operating officer of the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, speaks to Sueling Ching, president and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade, at the Ottawa Economic Outlook event on Jan. 21, 2026. Photo by Mark Holleron.

Defence execs tout Ottawa as the place to be as city pursues bid for DSRB headquarters

Insider Only Defence and Security, Ottawa, Top Stories

Liam Mooney and Emma Cochrane, co-founders of Jackpine Dynamic Branding and 'Canada Is Not For Sale,' are releasing a "Greenland Is Not For Sale" hat. Photo from Canada Is Not For Sale website.

Ottawa entrepreneurs behind ‘Canada Is Not For Sale’ hat launch Greenland ‘solidarity cap’

Ottawa, Retail, Top Stories

After the success of their “Canada Is Not For Sale” apparel, Ottawa’s Liam Mooney and Emma Cochrane are following up with a new “Greenland Is

Mayor Mark Sutcliffe announces events and funding to highlight Ottawa's 200th anniversary. Photo taken from event livestream.

City outlines slate of events, support for Ottawa’s 200th anniversary celebrations

Ottawa, Top Stories, Tourism

Plans are underway to celebrate the city’s 200th anniversary and include a special Ottawa Bluesfest concert with a strong lineup and reduced ticket prices. At

Ottawa Jazz Festival among three local recipients of $530K in federal funding

Ottawa, Sports and Entertainment, Top Stories

The federal government has announced $530,000 in funding for three performing arts and festival organizations in Ottawa. The Canada Arts Presentation Fund program, which provides

Olive Garden is coming back to Ottawa this summer. Stock photo.

Olive Garden coming back to Ottawa with location to open in Westboro later this year

Ottawa, Top Stories

Popular American restaurant chain Olive Garden is returning to Ottawa, with a new restaurant in Westboro slated to open this summer. Recipe Restaurant Group, the

Brock Murray, co-founder and COO of Ottawa-based marketing firm seoplus+, near his office at Lansdowne Park. Photo supplied.

A tech hub at Lansdowne Park? We talk to two tech firms about why they’ve made it their home

Techopia, Insider Only Top Stories

Victoria Williston is the new executive director of the BMDA. Photo from Synapcity's website.

ByWard Market District Authority names Victoria Williston as new ED

Ottawa, Top Stories

Victoria Williston has been named the new executive director of the ByWard Market District Authority, effective immediately, the authority announced on Wednesday. In September, the