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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Canada Election 2025: Final poll in campaign shows Liberals with 4 point lead on Conservatives
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How promises to cut development fees could impact Calgary
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Calgary hasn’t received formal request from province on bike lanes
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Downtown Calgary revitalization report optimistic, but safety concerns remain
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Calgary police and fire face challenges amid city’s growth
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Calgary committee greenlights allowing cannabis sales at adult-only events
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Calgary Stampede received $90M land deal as part of Scotia Place agreements
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Inner-city Calgarians petitioning against Enmax overhead transmission line
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Calgary’s event centre currently on schedule in wake of tariff uncertainty
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Calgary Confederation seen as a battleground in federal election
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Ipsos poll suggests unexpected support for Liberal energy strategy — but doubts remain
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Designs for Calgary’s Olympic Plaza redevelopment released
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New road and pathway closures coming as part of Sunnyside Flood Barrier project
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Premier not ‘exuberant’ about latest tariffs as Alberta businesses focus on future
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New photo radar rules in effect in Alberta
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Sonya Sharp announces mayoral bid under Communities First banner
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Municipalities push for role in U.S. tariff talks
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Trio of political parties to make the ballot in Calgary election
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‘I will not be silent’: Alberta premier defends plan to share stage with right-wing podcaster at Florida event
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Energy leaders push for industry reforms ahead of election
Author Archives
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How federal parties’ promises to cut development fees could impact CalgaryThe City of Calgary collected $240 million in municipal development fees last year, which is the equivalent to an additional 10 per cent property tax increase if the fees are cut.PoliticsApr 24
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Calgary committee greenlights allowing cannabis sales at adult-only eventsUnder the current rules in Calgary, cannabis can be delivered to minor prohibited events but it cannot be sold by retailers on site.CanadaApr 15
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Calgary Stampede received $90M land deal as part of Scotia Place agreementsThe figures behind the land deal between the City of Calgary and Calgary Stampede were largely kept confidential when the agreements were first signed.CanadaApr 14
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Northeast Calgary residents petition against Enmax overhead transmission lineResidents in Winston Heights-Mountview are concerned about the steel monopoles that would be used for Enmax's overhead line, which are up to 28 metres tall.CanadaApr 11
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Calgary event centre on schedule despite tariff uncertainty — but will that last?"I think what's important is that as of today, we're on time and on budget, and tariffs haven't impacted this project," said Event Centre committee chair Sonya Sharp.MoneyApr 10
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New road, pathway closures coming as part of Sunnyside Flood Barrier projectThe City of Calgary will be closing the eastbound lanes of Memorial Drive and some pathways near the Peace Bridge starting on Monday for the next phase of the project.CanadaApr 4
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New provincial photo radar restrictions take effect in AlbertaNew rules now in effect in Alberta prohibit photo radar on numbered provincial highways, and limit its use to school, playground and construction zones.PoliticsApr 1
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‘City hall is not listening’: Calgary Coun. Sonya Sharp announces run for mayorWard 1 Coun. Sonya Sharp is the fifth candidate to enter the race to be Calgary's next mayor and the second running under a party banner.CanadaApr 1
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Trio of political parties to officially make the ballot in Calgary electionRecently certified, A Better Calgary said it has a plan to prevent vote splitting amongst conservative voters by bypassing certain wards.CanadaMar 29
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This Calgary party vows to repeal citywide rezoning. Will it be the ballot question?The next municipal election in Calgary, the first to include political parties, will be held on Oct. 20, 2025.PoliticsMar 20
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Redevelopment plans at former Viscount Bennett site raises concerns for residentsThe proposal would make way for eight residential buildings including a trio of 16-storey towers along Crowchild Trail in Calgary's southwest.CanadaMar 19
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Typical Calgary homeowner to pay 8.9% property tax hike after province takes bigger shareCalgary city council will also send the Government of Alberta an invoice to recoup costs of collecting the provincial share of property taxes this year.CanadaMar 18
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Calgary Transit to test two-car CTrain service on weekendsAccording to Calgary Transit, the move to two-car CTrains is expected to reduce costs through electricity use, maintenance on LRT cars, and operations.CanadaMar 18
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No Alberta representation in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new cabinetThe only cabinet minister west of Winnipeg is Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, who represents North Vancouver.PoliticsMar 14
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Calgary police defend use of force in arrest video circulating onlineThe video shows the arrest of 25-year-old Christopher Barron, who is facing several charges after Monday's incident in northeast Calgary.CanadaMar 13
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RCMP investigate ‘security incident’ at Calgary International AirportThe RCMP have been called in to investigate a security incident involving a Westjet flight from Calgary to Ottawa that has now been cancelled.InvestigationsMar 12
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Calgary city council to debate how to improve passengers’ transit experienceThe motion from Ward 3 Coun. Jasmine Mian explores several Calgary Transit service changes like extending the time a fare is valid, and using GPS for up-to-date arrival times.TrafficMar 11
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Calgary unveils housing chief amid surge in development permits after city-wide rezoningAccording to the City of Calgary, there was a 271-per cent jump in development permit applications for rowhouses after city-wide rezoning was implemented in 2024.CanadaMar 3
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Jeromy Farkas announces 2nd run for Calgary mayorFormer Calgary city councillor and 2021 mayoral candidate Jeromy Farkas has announced he will once again run to be the city's next mayor in the 2025 municipal election.CanadaFeb 26
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City of Calgary outlines steps in preparation for U.S.-imposed tariffsCalgary city councillors were briefed on Tuesday from city administration and local business leaders on the potential impacts of U.S imposed tariffs.CanadaFeb 25
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Calgary police to temporarily take command of peace officers after provincial requestIn a confidential letter to municipalities, Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis asked for deployment of peace officers to be led by the police on a temporary basis.CanadaFeb 25
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City of Calgary exploring Red Line LRT extension further southThe City of Calgary is seeking feedback on a four kilometre Red Line LRT expansion south with two new stations at Silverado and 210 Avenue South.CanadaFeb 21
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Proposed tower development sparks density concerns in southeast CalgaryA development permit has been submitted to the City of Calgary for a 26-storey tower with 250 residential units and ground floor commercial space.CanadaFeb 19
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Calgary to source materials from outside U.S. for event centre projectThe city said it is taking 'proactive measures' to source materials from outside of America to build the event centre project that will be new home of the Calgary Flames.EconomyFeb 14
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Work underway to twin Calgary feeder main that caused water crisisThe City of Calgary is considering microtunnelling to twin the Bearspaw Feeder Main, to reduce disruptions of future repairs on the line which ruptured last year.CanadaFeb 12