Adam MacVicar
Digital Journalist
Adam MacVicar joined Global Calgary in 2017 and covers city hall.
Born in the small town of Wabush, N.L., where he spent his early years before moving to Calgary, where he developed a passion for news, storytelling and politics.
A graduate of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology’s Radio, Television and Broadcast News program, he began his broadcast career as an anchor and reporter in radio before transitioning to TV news at Lloydminster’s Newcap Television, and then Global Saskatoon.
When Adam isn’t reporting, he can be found watching and reading the news.
A diehard Calgary Flames and Stampeders fan, he also enjoys living an active lifestyle, watching the latest boxing or mixed martial arts card, and spending time with friends and family.
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Video Archives
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Calgary city council approves budget
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Council draws on reserves as Calgary’s budget debate continues Friday
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Council contends with Calgary Transit’s $33M revenue shortfall and low-income pass
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Council contends with funding for Calgary police firearms training facility
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Calgary city council begins budget deliberations with public hearing
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A look at the next round of Calgary budget deliberations
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City of Calgary fills record number of potholes
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Alberta launches portal to report delays to housing construction
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City of Calgary asking to borrow $1B for water infrastructure projects in upcoming budget
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Talks to replace McMahon Stadium underway with potential for new location
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Calgary council to debate development pause, infrastructure review for Bowness, Montgomery
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Trump’s ‘America first’ agenda threatens Canada-U.S. trade, say Alberta business leaders
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wins 91.5% support in UCP leadership review
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Premier Danielle Smith prepares for leadership review at Red Deer AGM
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Proof of fare and age may be required under new transit rules in Calgary
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Calgary Food Bank sees record demand, tripling since 2019
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Calgarians’ satisfaction with city services declining ahead of budget talks: survey
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‘Not just an eyesore’: Former Ogden legion still standing one year after City of Calgary ordered demolition
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Bank of Canada interest rate cut expected to boost confidence in growing Alberta economy
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Green Line advocates call for bus-only lanes, end of lane reversal on ‘broken’ Centre Street
Author Archives
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Calgary city council approves 2025 budget with increased spending from reservesIn a 9-6 vote, Calgary city council approved a budget that puts next year's property tax increase at 3.6 per cent while dipping into reserves to fund new spending.CanadaNov 23
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City council draws on reserves as Calgary’s budget debate continues FridayCity councillors voted in favour of several amendments to dip into reserve funds to avoid increasing the property tax further, while efforts to cut spending were defeated.PoliticsNov 22
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Council contends with Calgary Transit’s $33M revenue shortfall and low-income passCalgary Transit officials revealed to city council that 40 per cent of all riders on the service use the subsidized transit pass.PoliticsNov 20
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Group of Calgary city councillors to propose amendments to cut budget spendingFive Calgary city councillors are proposing a slew of changes to the city's proposed budget, which currently includes an overall property tax increase of 3.6 per cent.PoliticsNov 20
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Calgary police firearms facility and emergency funding dominate budget talksThe Calgary Police Service is looking to use $13 million in unallocated money from fund for mental health and addictions response to pay for a new training facility.CanadaNov 19
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Calgary city council begins budget deliberations with public hearingCalgary city councillors will consider an overall 3.6 per cent increase to property taxes in this year's adjustments to the city's four-year budget.CanadaNov 18
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Calgary city council to hear preliminary findings into Bearspaw feeder main break on Nov. 26According to the City of Calgary, a preliminary report has found several factors may have led to the June 5 rupture of the Bearspaw feeder main.CanadaNov 17
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Record number of potholes filled by City of Calgary crews this yearThe city of Calgary says its road repair crews have fixed nearly 36,000 potholes so far this year, a record number.TrafficNov 14
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City of Calgary asks to borrow $1B for water infrastructure projects in upcoming budgetThe City of Calgary is proposing a slate of new water infrastructure projects in the upcoming budget following a critical rupture of a key artery in the city's water system.CanadaNov 12
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With Grey Cup coming to Calgary, talks to replace McMahon Stadium underwayAccording to the McMahon Stadium Society, there is renewed interest and early conversations around building a new football stadium in Calgary including other locations.SportsNov 9
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Calgary council to debate development pause, infrastructure review for Bowness, MontgomeryThe motion cleared a technical review by Calgary's executive committee Thursday, despite some concerns of potential legal risk from a temporary development pause.CanadaNov 8
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UCP members back Alberta premier in leadership reviewAlberta premier Danielle Smith will stay at the helm of the United Conservative Party after an overwhelming result in her first leadership review in the role.PoliticsNov 2
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CEO of Calgary’s Green Line steps down as wind-down continues on LRT projectCity of Calgary administration said the Green Line Board, overseeing the project, would be dissolved and a new city department would be created to manage project's next steps.CanadaOct 30
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2 senior administrators, including chief financial officer, out at City of CalgaryThe City of Calgary has confirmed chief financial officer Carla Male and corporate planning and performance director Chris Stewart have been relieved of their duties.CanadaOct 30
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Calgarians’ satisfaction with city services declining ahead of budget talks: surveyPositive perceptions from Calgarians about how the city is run are down 14 per cent from last year to just 43 per cent, according to a new city survey.CanadaOct 26
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Former Ogden legion still standing 1 year after City of Calgary ordered demolitionThe City of Calgary issued a demolition order for the building after the building remained vacant since its sale in 2012, and concerns from residents over social disorder.CanadaOct 24
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Green Line advocates call for bus-only lanes, end of lane reversal on ‘broken’ Centre StreetAdvocates are arguing for a 'transit-first approach' on Centre Street in lieu of a northern leg of the Green Line, as the project's future remains uncertain.CanadaOct 22
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RV dwellers in northeast Calgary issued 1-month permit but may soon be forced to moveA group of people living in motorhomes along a street in a northeast Calgary industrial park are still living in limbo as a back and forth with the city continues.CanadaOct 22
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Calgary to seek new electric shuttle bus provider after original contract cancelledCity of Calgary officials maintain no funds were spent on the contract with the previous vendor for the electric shuttle bus pilot project.CanadaOct 18
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Calgary Minor Soccer sees record growth, faces challenge with lack of facility spacesThe Calgary Minor Soccer Association is working to coordinate more than 6,400 games over the next six months across a limited number of indoor fields.CanadaOct 17
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New transit snow route gets cold response in northwest Calgary communityThe Route 8 bus through Panorama Hills will see the line rerouted around the community during a snow detour, according to a recent change by Calgary Transit.CanadaOct 16
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Downtown stakeholders want a say over provincial Green Line realignment in Calgary’s coreWith design set to continue on Calgary's Green Line LRT between Victoria Park and Shepard, there remains uncertainty around how the line will extend through the downtown core.CanadaOct 11
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Province says work can move forward on Green Line between Victoria Park and ShepardFollowing weeks of discussions, the Alberta government has agreed to allow work to continue on a portion of the first phase of Calgary's Green Line LRT project.PoliticsOct 10
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Inglewood Pool closure adds concern for recreation amenities in Calgary’s inner cityWhen the Inglewood Pool officially closes on Dec. 22, it will be the fourth Calgary recreation facility to close in recent years.CanadaOct 9
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Inglewood Pool to close in December after tight Calgary city council voteCalgary city council voted to accelerate the timeline to close the Inglewood Pool after an assessment found the facility is in need of critical repairs.CanadaOct 8