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.

Five tips from other Canadian cities that could help Ottawa’s nightlife economy

Canada After Dark, a two-day summit exploring the future of nighttime economies, was held in Ottawa this...

Ottawa Race Weekend ‘underappreciated gem’ for its economic impact, organizer says

The Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend ranks first in Canada among a list of 50 global races for...

Elbows up, arms open: Ottawa Tourism expects domestic, U.S. and global visitors this summer

Ottawa Tourism is expecting a strong summer tourism season, with many factors at play in the city’s...

City agrees to review cost of patio licences, but one bar owner says not fast enough

At least one Ottawa bar owner says the city isn’t moving fast enough on its promise to...

Beyond the Pale gets in on the action of race weekend with Last Mile Lager

Hot on the heels of the re-launch of its Conclave beer, Ottawa’s Beyond the Pale is getting...

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...

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