Adam MacVicar
Digital Journalist
Adam MacVicar joined Global Calgary in 2017 and covers city hall and municipal issues.
Born in the small town of Wabush, N.L., where he spent his early years before moving to Calgary, 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 wraps up citywide rezoning public hearing -
Calgary plans to have Bearspaw feeder main replaced by December -
Impact of density on Calgary infrastructure faces questions -
Calgary awards contract for feeder main replacement, work to begin this week -
Calgary infrastructure at ‘extensive risk,’ 11% of assets in poor condition: report -
What the City of Calgary’s property assessments mean for your taxes in 2026 -
Calgary’s Bearspaw feeder main could be back in operation by Friday, says city -
Calgary councillor critical of feeder main report, author claims council was ‘sidetracked’ -
Current, former Calgary councillors say they weren’t aware of feeder main’s fragility -
Calgary ‘chronically underinvesting’ in its water system the last 20 years: report -
City of Calgary aware of water main problems since 2004, says independent report -
Ruptured Calgary feeder main won’t run at full capacity even after repairs -
Calgary city councillors to receive independent review of 2024 feeder main break -
‘Catastrophic’ Calgary water main break prompts usage limits -
The Calgary communities seeing effects of citywide rezoning the most and least -
Calgary’s new event centre on time, budget heading into busy 2026 -
Calgary mayor Jeromy Farkas reflects on first months in office -
Calgary city council kick-starts process to repeal citywide rezoning with spring public hearing -
Calgary’s budget applauded, but ‘sustainability’ of spending questioned -
Calgary city council approves 2026 budget with slashed 1.64% property tax increase
Author Archives
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After weeks of debate, Calgary city council approves repeal of citywide rezoningThe move means 306,774 residential properties across Calgary will be redesignated back to their original low-density residential districts.Canada42 mins
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Calgary city council wraps up citywide rezoning public hearingCity council heard from 411 Calgarians and received nearly 3,300 written submissions over the multi-week public hearing on whether citywide rezoning should be repealed.CanadaApr 7
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Calgary water restrictions lifted after feeder main put back in serviceThe City of Calgary has lifted water restrictions that were put in place three-and-a-half weeks ago to allow for repair work to be done on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.HealthApr 2
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Calgary Police Service prepares for ‘significant’ 4-year budget requestÂCalgary mayor Jeromy Farkas placed blame on the provincial government, after a significant clawback on photo radar enforcement last year.ÂPoliticsApr 2
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Calgary homeowners to see 8.1% property tax increase when finalized with provincial hikeCalgary mayor Jeromy Farkas said the impact on homeowners from the provincial government's education property tax increase is "extremely jarring"CanadaMar 31
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Citywide rezoning debate and decision not likely until after Easter: Calgary mayorAs of Monday morning, City of Calgary officials confirmed a total of 526 people had signed up to speak on whether or not council should repeal citywide rezoning.ÂCanadaMar 30
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Calgary proposes ban on midblock rowhouses as part of citywide rezoning repealCalgary city council will debate a number of proposed changes to the R-CG district including reduced height and clawing back the maximum number of units.CanadaMar 27
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Calgary mayor says ‘target’ of RCMP probe isn’t ‘past or present’ member of councilThe RCMP executed search warrants at the home of former Calgary mayor Jyoti Gondek, former Ward 4 Coun. Sean Chu, and current Ward 10 Coun. Andre Chabot.CanadaMar 25
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Warrants executed at homes of former Calgary mayor, current councillorFormer mayor Jyoti Gondek and current city councillor Andre Chabot both said RCMP showed up at their homes with search warrants and seized their cellphones, but don't know why.CrimeMar 24
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Calgary’s contentious blanket rezoning policy back before city councilMore than 350 people have registered to speak as Calgary city council kicks off hearings on a proposal to repeal the city's controversial blanket rezoning policy.EconomyMar 23
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Public hearing on repealing citywide rezoning set to begin at Calgary city hall next weekCitywide rezoning was approved by the previous council, and changed Calgary's base residential zoning to allow for more housing types on a single residential property.CanadaMar 19
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Calgary city council approves $609M to cover feeder main, water system upgradesThe move brings the total cost associated with Calgary's Bearspaw feeder main to $439 million, which includes $381 million to pay for the replacement project.CanadaMar 17
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Calgary water use climbs above city threshold for 1st time since restrictions imposedCalgary and surrounding communities used 504 million litres of water on Sunday, ending a six-day streak of water use under the city-imposed daily threshold of 500 million litres.CanadaMar 16
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Calgary infrastructure needs are expected to cost $49B over next 10 years$20 billion of the estimated required spending would address Calgary's growth, and another $17 billion would cover maintenance and replacement of existing infrastructure.ÂMar 11
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Calgary city council critical of priorities for next 4-year budgetCalgary city council has outlined six priorities it wants included in the upcoming four-year budget, including infrastructure, transit and balanced growth.PoliticsMar 10
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Calgary under month-long water restrictions as Bearspaw feeder main work beginsWater restrictions are in effect for Calgary residents as the city begin a four-week-long reinforcement project on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.CanadaMar 9
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‘Can’t run a deficit’: Calgary businesses prepare for incoming property tax hikeAlberta Premier Danielle Smith defended the property tax increase, and noted it is meant to cover a third of the education operating budget this year.EconomyMar 5
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Calgary mayor floats plebiscite after provincial education property tax increaseCalgary's mayor made the comments during a special meeting of council called to discuss the potential impact of the provincial budget on Calgarians.CanadaMar 4
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Calgary needs an extra $609M for Bearspaw feeder main, water infrastructure upgradesThe request for additional funding comes after Calgary city council approved more than $1 billion in funding for water infrastructure in this year's budget.CanadaMar 3
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Calgary warns residents of consequences if water use enters ‘risky red zone’Residents of Calgary are facing a new round of water restrictions starting March 9 to allow for more emergency repairs to the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.HealthMar 2
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Alberta budget’s property tax hike scrutinized by Calgary city hallCalgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas said the increase is 'incredibly egregious' and has called a special council meeting for March 4 to discuss the city's response.CanadaFeb 27
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Fees and taxes: How the 2026 Alberta budget may hit your walletWhile income taxes aren't increasing to make up the shortfall, there are several other ways Albertans will be paying more through fees and changes to the education property tax.MoneyFeb 26
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Calgary city council unanimously supports review of downtown free fare zoneThe motion, which was approved unanimously, calls for a comprehensive review of Calgary Transit's downtown free fare zone, including potential changes and its elimination.CanadaFeb 24
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Calgary city councillors seek ways to crack down on shoplifting under $100A motion from two Calgary city councillors asks administration to conduct "an analysis of approaches" that the city could take to regulate theft under $100.CanadaFeb 23
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Calgary water restrictions for feeder main repairs to return in MarchThe City of Calgary has announced new water restrictions will be imposed starting March 9, to allow for more repair work to be done on the Bearspaw Feeder Main.HealthFeb 20