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.

Goldy Hyder, president and CEO of the Business Council of Canada, speaking with Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe at a Mayor's Breakfast event on March 25, 2025. Photo by Mark Holleron.

A ‘social divide’ is being created in downtown Ottawa, Business Council of Canada CEO says

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OBJ Datebook: Events to keep you busy from morning to evening

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Check out this listing of breakfast events and evening galas as we head into the thick of the spring season. Canadian Folk Music Awards

Susan Hamer is the owner of SuzyQ Doughnuts. Photo by Marissa Galko.

‘There’s something about doughnuts’: 13 years in, we go behind the scenes at SuzyQ

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Shahad Abdulmawjood, left, visiting owner Frank Heerkens at Kemptville Campus maple syrup. Photo provided by Shahad Abdulmawjood.

Sweet success: New research out of Carleton aims to strengthen maple syrup industry

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A team of researchers at Carleton University is hoping a test they’ve developed to detect “buddy” sap will stick, saving maple syrup producers from making

Megan Chapman is a co-founder of Vibes Social Network. Photo provided by Megan Chapman.

Two Ottawa entrepreneurs develop entertainment scene app with support of nightlife commish

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Jessica Traina is an Ottawa-based content creator. Photo provided by Jessica Traina.

Ottawans eager to know more about what their nightlife commish is doing, local influencer says

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UPDATE: Grey’s Social Eatery to open in ByWard Market, replacing longtime Blue Cactus restaurant

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Grey’s Social Eatery is postponing its opening in the ByWard Market at the site of the former Blue Cactus Bar and Grill to Wednesday. The

Emily Clark, star forward for the Ottawa Charge, with a pint of the "Ottawa Wheat 26" at the launch event on Wednesday, March 12. Photo by Brant Feldman/AGM.

Broadhead Brewing’s new Ottawa Wheat 26 hits sweet spot of buy local sentiment

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Orléans-based Broadhead Brewing Co. has scored even bigger than it expected with its new collaboration with Ottawa Charge forward Emily Clark. In less than 24

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BIAs across the city ramp up efforts to get consumers to support local businesses

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Local BIAs across the city are encouraging Ottawa residents to buy local in the face of the current economic uncertainty. SabriNa Lemay, executive director of

Erin Crowe leaving Ottawa Senators for position with Canada Soccer

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Erin Crowe, who has worked with the Ottawa Senators for 20 years, most recently as executive vice-president, chief financial officer and chief operating officer, is