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.

Local healthtech startup tackles challenges faced by employees struggling with obesity

An Ottawa healthtech startup that focuses on combining behavioural and dietetic support is providing new help for...

Brew Donkey Tours gets on board with alcohol-free options in response to changing tastes

As demand for its craft brewery tours began to dry up in the early months of each...

Pat Butler, 2022 Lifetime Achievement award winner, dies at age 87

Pat Butler, the man behind Butler Automotive Group and several car, motorcycle and RV dealerships in the...

‘An MBA in a week’: Local ‘Canada Is Not For Sale’ hatmaker reflects on a three-week trial by fire

When Liam Mooney joined a video call with OBJ on Monday, there were bags under his eyes,...

Ottawa TV producer Hoda Elatawi explains why corporate DEI initiatives still hold value

In a world where diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts are often being scaled back by major...

UPDATED: Forget MAGA — this Ottawa entrepreneur is selling the ‘strong and free’ hat

One Ottawa entrepreneur is showing his patriotism with a new online store selling “strong and free” hats...

New Planet Fitness opens in Sun Life Centre as office complex beefs up offerings for tenants

Planet Fitness has opened a new location in the Sun Life Centre as the downtown mixed-use complex...

Whole Foods, including Ottawa’s Glebe location, partners with food waste app Too Good to Go

The Lansdowne location of Whole Foods is participating in a new partnership with the popular service Too...

Ottawa business Juice Dudez opens ByWard Market location as part of expansion plans

An Ottawa entrepreneur’s ambitious plans to expand his business now include a location in the ByWard Market. Juice...

Ottawa-based program that retrains military vets in cybersecurity featured in Rose Bowl parade

Four years ago, Aaron Tomlinson was released from the Canadian Armed Forces on medical grounds after serving...

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