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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Rolling with the (hole) punches: How Laurier Office Mart has evolved over 40 years

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We look at four of the biggest HR trends for 2026, plus a few that might surprise you

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