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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Win or lose Sunday, Atlético execs say they’ve made headway in Ottawa’s busy sports scene

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Erin Benjamin says budget’s investments in the arts good news for Ottawa’s live music scene

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