Josh Ritchie

Digital Journalist

Josh Ritchie was born and raised in Calgary, joining the Global Calgary team in June 2019.

Josh is a graduate of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology’s Broadcast News program. He interned with Global Calgary in 2018 and then headed into radio as an anchor, reporter and editor before making the move to TV.

He enjoys reporting on spot news, stories that help tell stories that affect communities and sports.

Outside of work, Josh enjoys nothing more than watching or playing baseball. Anything that can keep him active, he enjoys doing. Josh also enjoys trips to the mountains to walk around and enjoy what Alberta has to offer.

Video Archives: Josh Ritchie

Author Archives: Josh Ritchie

Canada

September 16, 2019 7:58 pm

City of Calgary plans teardown of Rundle Manor residential complex for new affordable housing

The City of Calgary has plans to tear down the Rundle Manor housing complex and replace it with new affordable housing units. Continue reading →

Canada

September 10, 2019 4:22 pm

Missing Children Society of Canada shows off new app to help locate missing youth

The Missing Children Society of Canada has helped develop a new app to help in locating missing youth. The app allowing users to see all missing children cases. Continue reading →

Canada

September 7, 2019 8:45 pm

Calgary couple crowned winners of $100,000 all-inclusive wedding contest

A Calgary couple gets to experience a dream wedding thanks to winning a wedding competition. The pair will receive the $100,000 wedding completely free. Continue reading →

Canada

September 1, 2019 8:48 pm

Thousands hit the streets for 2019 Calgary Pride Parade

Thousands packed downtown Calgary to watch the 2019 Pride Parade on Sunday. The event shut down streets from the East Village over to Eau Claire. Continue reading →

Sports

August 31, 2019 5:27 pm

Foothills Major Baseball Association renames Calgary diamond Glen Hansen Field

The FMBA held a special ceremony on Saturday to rename the FMBA Field to the Glen Hansen Field in honour of a 40-year member. Continue reading →

Canada

August 30, 2019 7:24 pm

Nolan Hill residents concerned after string of mailbox thefts

Nolan Hill residents will be on high alert after a string of mailbox break-ins. Police are investigating the thefts, which are all believed to be related. Continue reading →

Traffic

August 28, 2019 9:12 pm

Calgary’s 17 Avenue S.W. construction set to wrap up by mid-September

Road work on 17 Avenue S.W. is set to be completed come mid-September. The City of Calgary also announced its plan to halt construction altogether in 2020. Continue reading →

Canada

August 27, 2019 3:48 pm

Calgary kicks off This is Not an Ashtray campaign

The city kicked off its #ButtFreeYYC campaign to help educate smokers on the fines and environmental impacts of improperly disposing cigarettes. Continue reading →

Health

August 24, 2019 6:08 pm

11th annual Ride for Recovery motorcycle rally rolls through Calgary

The 11th annual Ride for Recovery motorcycle rally rolled through Calgary Saturday. The event looks to bring awareness to addiction recovery. Continue reading →

Canada

August 23, 2019 8:07 pm

Canmore raises fines for owners of neglected fruit trees, animal attractants

Canmore has raised the fines associated with not keeping fruit trees maintained or keeping other animal attractants on residential properties. Continue reading →

Canada

August 18, 2019 7:53 pm

Calgary’s Pride crosswalk vandalized for a 2nd time in under a week

The Pride crosswalk on Stephen Avenue was defaced for the second time in under a week. The incident is leaving Calgarians wondering where the hate is coming from. Continue reading →

Traffic

August 17, 2019 7:53 pm

Family, friends encourage safety on roads after crash that killed Calgary siblings in 2017

More than two years after a fatal crash that killed two Calgary siblings, family and friends gathered to remember the pair and provide driving safety tips. Continue reading →

Canada

August 13, 2019 5:10 pm

Calgary Special Olympics swim team hit hard by imminent closure of public pools

Both the Inglewood and Beltline pools will see their swim time expire. The closure of the pools is leaving groups who relied on them, in a tough situation. Continue reading →

Canada

August 12, 2019 8:13 pm

Hotel vacancy on the rise in Calgary: report

Hotel vacancy rates are on the rise in Calgary, according to a new report. As more hotels continue to be built, officials are optimistic new additions to Calgary can help those numbers. Continue reading →

Canada

August 11, 2019 4:35 pm

17th annual Peacekeepers Day honours Canadians killed in action

The 17th annual Peacekeepers Day looked to honour those killed in peace support operations. Veterans, families and officials were there to pay respect. Continue reading →