Doug Vaessen
Reporter
In a career that has taken him across the country, Doug Vaessen is happy to be back in Alberta.
With extensive experience as a reporter, anchor and producer in both news and sports he has enjoyed a full career that began in Medicine Hat before taking him to Saint John, Halifax and now to Calgary.
His career highlights include meeting and interviewing hockey great Jean Beliveau and an exclusive interview with Brian Mulroney while he was Prime Minister. Doug also won a Can-Pro for a documentary.
When not on the prowl for a news story, you can catch Doug furiously trying to keep up the pace set by his two young children, Anna and Leo, often on Calgary’s beautiful pathways. The Vaessen family loves to visit Grandma and Grandpa’s house in Saskatchewan, where they have cats and horses.
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Calgary water restrictions on the rise as drought conditions persistNew water restrictions that the City of Calgary will announce Tuesday may mean your grass will no longer be greener. But experts say that won't mean your garden can't grow.Environment9 hours
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Compensation coming for desperate Marda Loop small business ownersA pilot project would see Marda Loop business owners get compensated $5,000 for construction delays brought on by city projects.ConsumerMar 14
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Big, bold and beautiful: Expanded BMO Centre nearly ready to goAs it hands over the keys to the Calgary Stampede, the CMLC says the BMO Centre expansion will transform downtown Calgary. The Stampede says 100 events are already booked.EntertainmentMar 13
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New Calgary cancer centre receives major money from Arc ResourcesThe new Arthur Child Cancer Centre is expected to open in the fall. With 1.3-million square-feet, it will be seven times the size of the Tom Baker Cancer Centre.FeaturesMar 12
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Calgary craft brewer bracing for increased beer tax"When I think about the price of beer, there is only so much someone is willing to pay for a four pack of beer. And it is a luxury," said Erin McQuitty.CanadaMar 7
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Groundbreaking research on concussions offered free: University of CalgaryPeople can now access best practices and tools to recognize, assess and treat concussions through a free online program at the University of Calgary.HealthMar 6
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‘Nice to have a real birthday’: Leaplings celebrate Feb. 29A rare and special birthday. Leaplings are born on Feb. 29. There are about five million leaplings out of eight billion people worldwide.FeaturesFeb 29
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Downtown Calgary is on the rebound: CBRE Canada Market Outlook 2024A new market outlook predicts downtown Calgary will drop below a 30 per cent vacancy rate, fuelling optimism that better days are ahead for the energy capital of Canada.EconomyFeb 28
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East Village bounces back as private investment returns: CMLCEast Village developer CMLC says after some troubling times, investors are back buying into Calgary’s unique vision of downtown living.ConsumerFeb 27
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Calgary Farmers’ Market calls negative reaction to AI art a ‘tempest in a teapot’Critics say the Calgary Farmers' Market should have used local artists rather than AI graphics for its new marketing campaign, but the market insists it did buy local.CanadaFeb 14
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Threats on Calgary sidewalks over snow removal, says company upset about lack of awarenessA local company says confusion over a snow removal bylaw is leading to confrontation and threats to employees on Calgary sidewalks.WeatherFeb 12
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CTrain riders battle severe cold after power outage in the coreA downtown power outage stopped Calgary's CTrains in their tracks during the morning rush, forcing users to wait for shuttle buses in -36 C temperatures.TrafficJan 12
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‘Lock it or lose it’: Warning issued as stolen vehicle rates soar in AlbertaThe Alberta Motor Association says there was a 17 per cent rise in stolen vehicles in 2022 over 2021 as, on average, 57 vehicles were swiped each day.CrimeDec 8, 2023
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Calgary Transit’s city-wide snow detours hit some icy spots with ridersFor the first time Thursday morning Calgary transit used its city wide snow detours, to mixed results. Some would-be riders were left behind. Transit says things will improve.WeatherDec 7, 2023
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Calgary Fire Department looking for more than a few good people to meet demand“We are doing the most hiring we have ever done in the Calgary Fire Department." Rapid population growth is fueling demand for Calgary firefighters in record numbers.CanadaNov 29, 2023
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Calgary’s outdoor rinks on thin ice as warm weather persistsSkating with Santa is a holiday tradition that may be on thin ice at many outdoor rinks across Calgary. Unseasonably warm weather has ice-makers at least two weeks behind.CanadaNov 28, 2023
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Sellers say buy now, Christmas tree shortage is real and demand’s going upChristmas tree vendors say a Christmas tree shortage is North America-wide, and there is no easy solution to rising costs and limited supply.CanadaNov 27, 2023
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Rogers Sugar strike shortage: the Grinch who could steal Christmas?The Rogers Sugar strike in Vancouver is taking some of the sweetness out of the holiday season for both home and professional bakers across Western Canada.ConsumerNov 22, 2023
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Community of Renfrew rallies to defeat proposed apartment buildingPeople living in the northeast community of Renfrew have won a long running battle to stop a proposed six-storey apartment building in its tracks.CanadaNov 15, 2023
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Brooks man charged after shooting himself in local barA 45-year-old Brooks man who accidentally shot himself in a bar back in August is facing eight charges in connection with the RCMP investigation.CrimeNov 10, 2023