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.

From ‘Sens Lot’ to Charge party, local pubs and bars welcome Ottawa Charge playoff run

Local businesses are rallying behind the Ottawa Charge as the women’s hockey team competes in its third...

Kawartha Dairy to set up drive-through shop at former Tim Hortons near Carlingwood mall

Kawartha Dairy, known for its Canadian-made ice cream, is opening its first Ottawa location in the city’s...

Ottawa architect Jane Thompson looks back on 30-plus years in a male-dominated industry

Thirty years ago, Jane Thompson had just moved to Ottawa with her newborn daughter, wanting to find...

UPDATED: Salad shop Mandy’s taking over Top of the World skate shop location on Bank St. in the Glebe

A new gourmet salad restaurant is coming to the Glebe this summer, opening its first Ottawa location...

Canada After Dark forum to discuss ‘left-field’ topics to inspire Ottawa, nightlife commish says

An upcoming national forum about building a nightlife economy could encourage Ottawa officials to think about how...

Remote work can make it more difficult to identify, help employees dealing with substance use

Substance use in the workplace can lead to billions of dollars in lost productivity and is often...

Canadian Tulip Festival organizers expect north-south O-Train line to boost crowds this year

The organizer of the annual Canadian Tulip Festival says she’s expecting a big turnout this year, especially...

A slice of life: Tracey Clark trades coffee for pizza in the Ottawa neighbourhood she loves

You might know her for coffee, but Tracey Clark would argue that she’s actually had a longer...

Sweet sensation: Craig’s Cookies founder feeling the ‘vibe’ as chain poised to open first Ottawa location

Toronto-based entrepreneur Craig Pike believes his business has a recipe for success as it makes its first...

Ottawa lawyer advises business travellers to do their homework amid rising ‘scrutiny’ at U.S. border

Anyone thinking about travelling to the United States for work purposes needs to do “a lot of...

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