Adam MacVicar

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• Calgary mayor proposes ban on raising other nations’ flags at city hall

  Farkas' urgent motion comes after a request to raise the State of Palestine’s flag outside Calgary city hall was approved back in September.

  Canada

  Nov 14
• Calgary city councillors, mayor to introduce motion to repeal citywide rezoning

  The motion calls on city administration to revert the Calgary's land-use bylaw to what it was prior to the previous city council approving citywide rezoning back in 2024.

  Canada

  Nov 13
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• Alberta municipalities gather in Calgary, debate call for province to collect own property tax

  At the 2025 Alberta Municipalities Convention, a featured resolution calls on the province to collect its own education property tax, currently included on municipal tax bills.

  Canada

  Nov 12
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• 2026 budget presented to Calgary city council, mayor vows to cut property tax increase

  As proposed, Calgary's 2026 budget would result in an extra $18.40 per month for the typical residential property, which includes an increase in waste fees and water utilities.

  Canada

  Nov 10
• Calgarians optimistic about city’s future, question value for tax dollars ahead of budget

  Mayor Jeromy Farkas wants to cut the proposed property tax increase by "at-least half," as new data shows just 42 per cent of Calgarians feel they get good value for their taxes.

  Canada

  Nov 7
• Downtown Calgary police operation nets 25 arrests, refers 115 to social agencies 

  On Wednesday, the Calgary Police Service conducted Operation Order, which saw officers redeployed from other parts of the city to patrol key areas in the downtown core.

  Canada

  Nov 6
• Calgary’s mayor cautiously optimistic about federal budget as more details sought

  Mayor Jeromy Farkas said the budget makes funding for municipalities a priority, but notes Calgarians will judge the budget on 'actions on the ground, not words on paper.' 

  Canada

  Nov 4
• Farkas addresses Calgary’s business community, promises ‘sharpened pencils’ ahead of budget

  Calgary mayor Jeromy Farkas indicated there is consensus amongst the new city council that next year's proposed tax increase is 'far too high.'

  Canada

  Oct 30
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• ‘Our work begins now’: Jeromy Farkas sworn in as Calgary’s 38th mayor along with new city council

  Jeromy Farkas took the oath of office and was sworn in alongside a new Calgary city council that has the largest class of rookies in more than 100 years.

  Canada

  Oct 30
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• What’s next for Calgary’s municipal political parties?

  Calgarians elected six city councillors who affiliated with a party during the 2025 election campaign including four candidates from the Communities First party.

  Canada

  Oct 27
• Most of Calgary’s new city council promised repeal of citywide rezoning

  Jeromy Farkas, Calgary's mayor-elect, said the pledge to repeal citywide rezoning is a priority but must include a plan to replace the contentious policy. 

  Canada

  Oct 23
• Elections Calgary to recount results in Ward 12, recount denied in Ward 9

  Multiple close races in Calgary's municipal election has prompted runner up candidates in Wards 9, 12 and in the mayoral race to request recounts of the results. 

  Canada

  Oct 22
• 4 undocumented workers identified at Calgary’s event centre site: CBSA

  After an investigation at Calgary's event centre project site on Wednesday, the Canada Border Services Agency confirmed four workers "found to be without status" were identified.

  Canada

  Oct 16
• Mayoral candidates take on province in Calgary municipal election campaign’s last days

  With just days left in Calgary's municipal election campaign, a pair of candidates running for mayor are calling out the provincial government.

  Canada

  Oct 15
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• Calgary firefighters, independent candidates call for harsher speeding penalties

  The Calgary Firefighters Association is calling on the province to allow officers to immediately impound vehicles and suspend licences for excessive speeding.

  Canada

  Oct 14
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• Calgarians largely undecided and considering multiple candidates in mayor race: poll

  With a week and a half to go until election day, new polling from Janet Brown Opinion Research shows Calgarians are considering multiple candidates for mayor.

  Canada

  Oct 10
• Calgary mayoral candidates cry foul over pollster’s connection to party campaign

  ThinkHQ's president Marc Henry confirmed to Global News he is volunteering for the Communities First party and documents show he's donated to Sonya Sharp's campaign.

  Canada

  Oct 4
• Typical Calgary infill townhouse includes $147K in extra regulatory costs: report

  The Calgary Inner City Builders Association (CICBA), the organization behind the report, is calling on candidates in the upcoming election to work with them to address the costs.

  Canada

  Oct 1
• Calgary election contends with low voter interest, postal strike impacts

  Candidates vying for local office in Calgary are contending with a perceived lack of interest as well as a postal strike in the 2025 election campaign.

  Canada

  Sep 29
• Calgary mayoral candidates weigh in on Green Line downtown alignment

  Alberta's transportation minister maintains the Green Line LRT will be elevated through the downtown core, despite that section of the project still subject to a study.

  Politics

  Sep 24
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• Suspension of Canada Post flyer delivery impacts Calgary election campaigns

  The Canadian Union of Postal Workers announced workers would neither process nor deliver unaddressed mail, which is impacting thousands of flyers from local election campaigns.

  Canada

  Sep 22
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• 2025 Calgary election to be costlier, results to take longer under new law

  Council and school board trustee election results likely won't be known until after election day, according to Elections Calgary, due to a provincial ban on vote count tabulators.

  Canada

  Sep 20
• Nearly 20% of Calgary police on ‘leave or accommodations’ due to mental, physical impact

  According to the Calgary Police Service, 13 per cent of its officers are in accommodated roles and another six per cent are on leave due to "physical or mental injuries."

  Canada

  Sep 18
• Calgary proposes 5.4% residential property tax hike in 2026 budget adjustment

  The overall property tax increase is proposed at 3.6 per cent but will likely be 5.4 per cent for Calgary residential property owners.

  Canada

  Sep 17
• Calgary’s climate emergency declaration remains after attempt to rescind defeated

  The defeated motion called for Calgary's climate declaration to be rescinded and for administration to conduct a comprehensive audit of all city climate-related spending.

  Canada

  Sep 16