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.
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From tourism to labour, high-speed rail project expected to benefit the Ottawa economy

Two towers and low-rise apartment building proposed for Hazeldean Rd. in Stittsville

A local ownership group is looking to build a highrise tower on the south side Hazeldean Road, between Savage and Sweetnam drives, in Stittsville.

Kinaxis board taps US tech exec Razat Gaurav as CEO, one year after Sicard retirement

Kanata-based supply-chain management company Kinaxis has appointed Razat Gaurav as its new CEO.  A graduate of the Illinois...

Snider Plaza on Bank St. downtown to transition from Uncommon space to urban park

Snider Plaza on Bank Street in the downtown core will be redeveloped into a year-round urban park,...

‘I never imagined letters after my name’: Stephen Beckta reacts to Order of Canada honour

Stephen Beckta has been fielding hundreds of notes of congratulations and support in the past few days,...

OBJ is closed for the holidays. Here are some of the year’s best stories, ICYMI

As 2025 comes to an end, the staff at OBJ are taking some much-needed time to rest...

New Chinese restaurant to take over former Yangtze location early in 2026

A new Chinese restaurant will be taking over the space formerly occupied by the iconic Yangtze Restaurant...

In the shadow of L’Esplanade Laurier, business is tough and a solution seems far away

On a typical workday in the years before the pandemic, Thali was the place to be for...

OBJ speaks with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe about politics, relationships and election priorities

As he enters the last year of his current mandate, Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe sees challenges and...

Michelin-starred chef Akira Back to bring high-end Japanese cuisine to Chateau Laurier

Michelin-starred chef Akira Back will introduce his namesake restaurant at the Chateau Laurier in the new year,...
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