Hats off to 2025 Newsmaker of the Year Liam Mooney and partner Emma Cochrane
In January, Liam Mooney was watching TV with his fiancée and business partner Emma Cochrane when Ontario Premier Doug Ford responded to comments from the
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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.
John and Pina Sicard kickstart Harmony House anniversary with $120K donation
John Sicard and his wife Pina have donated $120,000 with a matching pledge to Ottawa’s Harmony House, a second-stage shelter for women and children escaping
From Iraq to Ottawa: Army vet Mike George runs his olive oil business with military precision
In the summer of 2016, Mike George took time off from his job in the military to visit family in Italy. On the last day
Local chocolatier Alicja Confections keeps the deal sweet with some tough choices
With the cost of many of her main supplies skyrocketing, Alicja Buchowicz knew she had to make some drastic changes. First, the head chocolatier behind
Gees Bees owners hope locals, tourists alike will be abuzz over their new Sussex Dr. storefront
Local honey-maker Gees Bees is adding a new buzz to the ByWard Market with a retail location opening this week. Marianne and Matt Gee, co-owners
City’s new garbage rules spell opportunity for Shelina Cocker and Ottawa BinWorks
When Shelina Cocker looked online for city-compliant garbage bins last year, none could be found – at least, not for a reasonable price. Cocker, who
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Marissa Galko
Marissa Galko
