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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Heart Mountain Rescue looking for pet fosters in Alberta
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City of Calgary claims provincial Green Line alignment will cost $1.3B more than anticipated
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Calls for transparency around provincial proposal for Calgary’s Green Line LRT project
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Final development permit approved for Calgary’s new event centre
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Failure of Calgary feeder main was assessed as ‘low probability’ ahead of rupture
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4 incumbent Calgary councillors launch new political party ahead of next election
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Calgary considers moratorium as part of slate of proposed rules for short-term rentals
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Dozens speak at Calgary city hall on Glenmore Landing redevelopment proposal
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Alberta limiting photo radar; Calgary police chief calls it ‘collective disappointment’
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Jyoti Gondek announces plans to run for a 2nd term as Calgary’s mayor
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City council to decide on Glenmore Landing redevelopment
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‘Breaking point’: Calgary minor soccer pushing for more indoor facilities to be built
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City of Calgary confident Bearspaw feeder main stable after repairs
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‘Not a city in chaos’: Calgary’s mayor pushes back on ‘noise’ in post-budget address
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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
Author Archives
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City of Calgary claims provincial Green Line alignment will cost $1.3B more than anticipatedThe City of Calgary claims the province's revised alignment would cost $7.5 billion, instead of the $6.2 billion previously suggested by provincial officials.CanadaDec 18
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Calgary ‘disappointed’ to not get copy of province’s new Green Line proposalThe Alberta government has made public its proposal for a reworked Green Line light rail transit route, but the city of Calgary says it has not received a copy of the proposal.PoliticsDec 13
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‘I think Calgary will be extremely proud’: Final development permit approved for new event centreCalgary's Planning Commission voted unanimously in favour of granting the final development permit for Scotia Place, with construction set to begin in spring 2025.CanadaDec 12
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Failure of Bearspaw feeder main was assessed as ‘low probability’ ahead of ruptureThe investigation found road de-icing materials likely led to elevated chloride levels in the soil near the Bearspaw feeder main, which contributed to its critical failure.CanadaDec 11
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4 incumbent councillors launch new political party in Calgary’s next electionUnder the banner Communities First, the party became the third to launch so far ahead of Calgary's next municipal election in October 2025.PoliticsDec 10
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Calgary considers moratorium on new licences as part of proposed rules for short-term rentalsA study found Calgary had a peak of 5,657 active AirBnb/VRBO listings in July 2023. Just 15 per cent of those listings were permanent.PoliticsDec 5
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Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek announces run for a 2nd termCalgary mayor Jyoti Gondek said Friday's announcement is to "end speculation and stay focused on the business of leading Calgary."CanadaNov 29
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City council to decide on Glenmore Landing redevelopment next weekThe application seeks to change the zoning on two parcels of and to accommodate up to six mixed-use towers around the southwest Calgary shopping complex.CanadaNov 28
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Calgary minor soccer launches campaign urging construction of indoor facilitiesThe Calgary Minor Soccer Association says demand is outpacing current offerings for indoor recreation facilities in the city, which is impacting the indoor soccer season.SportsNov 27
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Bearspaw feeder main stable, but may need one more repair in 5 years: reportCalgary city council was presented with preliminary findings of an investigation into the critical rupture of the Bearspaw feeder main back in June.CanadaNov 27
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Calgary city councillor Richard Pootmans steps down, effective immediatelyThe City of Calgary's chief administrative officer David Duckworth announced Tuesday Ward 6 Coun. Richard Pootmans is stepping down due to "personal and family reasons."CanadaNov 26
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‘Not a city in chaos’: Calgary’s mayor pushes back on ‘noise’ in post-budget addressCalgary's mayor touted the city's economic successes, while fighting to get more funding from other orders of government, but experts believe she may be considering re-election.CanadaNov 25
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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