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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Price of Calgary townhomes growing fastest in Canada: report
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Calgarian petitioning for rule change around pets in rental housing
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Pushback continues over proposed reservoir on Bow River upstream of Calgary
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Alberta cuts funding for low-income bus passes in Calgary, Edmonton
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Alberta announces plans for future passenger rail service
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Alberta government tables legislation with new rules around municipalities
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Calgary city wide rezoning debate delves into affordability discussions
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Calgary’s city-wide rezoning proposal: what does RC-G look like?
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Public hearing begins on Calgary’s plans for citywide rezoning
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Rising costs stall historic downtown Calgary conversion project, contractors unpaid
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Federal budget gets mixed reaction in Alberta
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Rent continues to climb in Calgary
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Green Line construction enters next phase in Ogden, will include road closures
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Alberta post-secondary institutions ponder effects of provincial priorities act
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Alberta law would require provincial permission for city deals with feds
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Alberta considers banning deals between municipalities and Ottawa without provincial approval
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Over half of Calgarians feel city is on wrong track: Poll
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Trudeau makes stop in Calgary to announce more housing supports as part of 2024 budget
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Signatures submitted in campaign to recall Calgary mayor
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1st-degree murder charges laid in relation to missing Calgary woman
Author Archives
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Price of Calgary townhomes growing fastest in Canada: reportAccording to a report from Zoocasa, the average price of a townhome in Calgary grew 17 per cent over last year to $458,100, which is faster than anywhere else in Canada.Canada11 hours
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Calgarian petitioning for rule change around pets in rental housingThe Calgary Humane Society says the number one reason people surrender animals to them is because of lack of housing that allows for pets in the city.CanadaMay 3
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Calgary Event Centre designs could be public this summer: committee chairOn Monday, Calgary's Event Centre Committee is set to meet for the first time since February to privately discuss preparations for a development permit.CanadaMay 2
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Province extends feedback on Bow River reservoir proposal facing pushbackProvincial public engagement on two upstream reservoir proposals on the Bow River west of Calgary has been extended until May 13.CanadaMay 1
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Alberta to overhaul municipal rules to include sweeping new powers, municipal political partiesThe bill would give the province the right to fire councillors, overturn bylaws, postpone elections and allow political parties to run on municipal ballots in Edmonton and Calgary.PoliticsApr 25
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Rising costs stall historic downtown Calgary conversion project, contractors unpaidThe offices inside the historic Barron Building in downtown Calgary was slated to be converted into 118 residential units and retail space.CanadaApr 18
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Green Line construction enters next phase in Ogden, will include road closures78 Avenue S.E. east of Ogden Road will be closed to traffic starting on April 22 to begin upgrades as part of the Green Line LRT project.CanadaApr 12
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Alberta universities concerned about bill mandating provincial approval of federal fundingAlberta Premier Danielle Smith accused the federal government of using ideology to dictate how funding is distributed to both municipalities and post-secondaries in the province.CanadaApr 11
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Alberta considers banning deals between municipalities and Ottawa without provincial approvalThe potential proposal drew swift reaction from Calgary's mayor, who accused the province of playing politics when "the time for politicking was over a long time ago."PoliticsApr 10
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Use of force involving Calgary police increased slightly in 2023 amid rise in weapons and drug callsOut of approximately 580,000 interactions between Calgary police and the public last year, 901 resulted in use of force, up slightly over 2022.CrimeMar 28
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Calgary’s police chief suing former HR director over public commentsCalgary's police chief has filed a lawsuit against the service's former human resources director following accusations of a toxic work environment and behaviour within the service.CanadaMar 26
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City of Calgary removing Recall Gondek signs due to bylaw infractionThe City of Calgary said the signs are in violation of the current Temporary Signs on Highways bylaw, which regulates the signage around size or location.CanadaMar 25
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Calgary Mayor Gondek meets with man who launched recall petition against herA man who says he started a recall petition targeting the mayor because he was so frustrated with her performance at city hall is met with the politician on Friday.PoliticsMar 22
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Calgary city council finalizes property tax increase including larger provincial shareCalgary's property taxes will be higher than anticipated this year with the owner of a typical single family home expected to pay $26 more per month this year.CanadaMar 19
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Construction traffic causing headaches for Calgarians living near WinSportResidents in the new southwest community of Trinity Hills are raising concerns over impacts from parking related to nearby developments.CanadaMar 15
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City councillors briefed on escalating cost concerns around Calgary’s Green Line LRT projectUpdated costs on Calgary's $5.5 billion Green Line are expected this summer, when officials complete design work on 60 per cent of the project.CanadaMar 12
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Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi announces bid for Alberta NDP leadershipNaheed Nenshi is the sixth candidate to enter the race to replace Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley, which will conclude on June 22.CanadaMar 11
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Group of Calgary councillors pushes for plebiscite on city-wide zoning in 2025Calgarians will speak on city-wide zoning reform at a public hearing on April 22, but six councillors prefer the debate to be on the ballot in the 2025 municipal election.CanadaMar 7
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Review of Calgary’s Plus 15 and social supports among downtown safety panel’s recommendationsThe Downtown Safety Leadership Table report includes 28 recommendations to help improve safety and perceptions in Calgary's downtown core.CanadaMar 6
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Review continues; Calgary Transit reduces speeds at intersection after fatal collision with CTrainThe City of Calgary is conducting a safety review of the CTrain crossings at Memorial Drive and Deerfoot Trail to make it easier to navigate for drivers.CanadaMar 5
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Airport train, and housing among Calgary’s funding requests for provincial budgetIt's unclear how much of Calgary's budget wishlist will be fulfilled after Premier Danielle Smith signaled spending restraint in the upcoming provincial budget.CanadaFeb 27
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Alberta’s and Calgary’s inflation rates top the nation: Statistics CanadaAlberta's rate of inflation rose to 3.4 per cent in January, while Calgary led Canadian major cities with an inflation rate of 4.1 per cent.EconomyFeb 20
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Calgary sees record housing development in 2023, but demand is outstripping supplyThe City of Calgary estimates 65 people are moving to the city every day, and that demand continues to put pressure on the city's housing and rental markets.EconomyFeb 16
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Calgary city councillors debate rules around remotely attending meetingsWard 3 Coun. Jasmine Mian included an amendment that would allow Calgary city councillors to work remotely provided their reasoning falls under the Alberta Human Rights Act.CanadaFeb 13
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Calgary’s mayor and councillors respond to recall petitionCalgary's mayor said news a notice of a recall petition had been filed against her this week "came as a surprise," but she is open to talking to the public about their concerns.PoliticsFeb 6