Ken MacGillivray
Supervisor, Online Journalist
From spotting icebergs in the shipping lanes off Cape Spear, Newfoundland, to tagging grizzly bears on the North Slope of the Yukon, to covering the opening of Canada’s first diamond mine near Lac des Gras in the arctic, Ken MacGillivray is an award-winning journalist who has travelled from coast to coast to coast and to many destinations abroad to tell stories about the issues that matter to Canadians.
Originally hailing from Stanley, New Brunswick, Ken has a B.A. from the U.N.B. in Fredericton. After spending 10 years working in radio, Ken made the switch to television, the past 15 years with Global TV in a variety of roles, including broadcast producer, web editor, and weekend assignment editor with Global National.
In 2011 Ken joined the Global Calgary news team. This is Ken’s second stint living and working in Calgary, the highlight of the first being reporting on the Calgary Flames’ successful run to the Stanley Cup in 1989.
When not working, Ken can be found playing hockey, fly fishing, tying flies, cooking and enjoying time with his wife Carolyn, sons Alex and Fraser and his dogs Qiosha and Natalie.
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Close races in Alberta ridings could mean strong voter turnout in advance polls: expertWhile many Canadians may be looking forward to spending time with family this long weekend, they'll also have an early chance to cast a ballot in the upcoming federal election.PoliticsApr 17
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RCMP announces winners of ‘Name the Puppy’ contestThe RCMP received more than 10,000 entries for its annual 'Name the Puppy' contest and the 13 winners have been chosen, one from each province and territory.EntertainmentApr 17
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Calgary CTrain driver taken into custody after child struck, injured by trainCalgary police said the driver of a CTrain was taken into custody after an 11-year-old pedestrian was struck by a train at the Banff Trail Station on Thursday morning.CrimeApr 17
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Firefighters scramble to contain large grass fire near the Calgary zooCalgary firefighters scrambled to contain a large grass fire that broke out just north of the Calgary Zoo during the busy morning rush hour on Thursday.FireApr 17
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University of Calgary researchers helping stroke patients regain their ability to speakResearch being done at the University of Calgary's Hotchkiss Brain Institute is offering hope for stroke patients with aphasia, which can rob them of their ability to speak.HealthApr 16
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2 people injured when shots fired between vehicles in southeast CalgaryCalgary police said two people were injured and multiple taken into custody after a shooting on Tuesday night in the community of Radisson Heights.CrimeApr 16
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How Donald Trump’s trade war is forcing Canadian seniors to make difficult choicesMany Canadian seniors say the recent turmoil on global financial markets caused by Donald Trump's trade war if forcing them into making difficult choices.EconomyApr 15
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Alberta health officials warn of possible measles exposure in Calgary, Banff, CanmoreAlberta Health Services has issued a public alert about possible exposure to a confirmed case of measels in the communities of Calgary, Banff and Canmore.HealthApr 15
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Canada’s first tornado of the year confirmed Saturday near Brooks, Alta.Environment Canada has confirmed Canada's first tornado of the year was spotted on Saturday near Rolling Hills, Alta., about 200 km east of Calgary.EnvironmentApr 14
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Company says thousands of gallons of oil have been recovered from a pipeline spill in North DakotaCalgary-based South Bow said cleanup crews have so far recovered about 20 per cent of the oil that leaked from the Keystone pipeline near Fort Ransom, North Dakota on Tuesday.EnvironmentApr 10
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City of Calgary warns residents to move vehicles for street sweepers or face a hefty fineStreet sweeping in Calgary will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday and is expected to run this year from April 14th until about June 20th, depending on the weather.EnvironmentApr 10
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Alberta bill enables hydrogen home heating, electricity market remodellingThe government of Alberta has tabled legislation to allow hydrogen to be used as a home and commercial heating fuel in a move it says could also reduce emissions.ConsumerApr 10
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Calgary police seek ‘person of interest’ after 2 Tesla vehicles set on fireCalgary are asking for the public's help identifying "a person of interest" who may have information on two recent fires involving Tesla vehicles.CrimeApr 10
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Calgary man shares details of his month-long nightmare of buying a new fridgeCalgarian Marko Jovanovic make a quick stop at his local Rona in early month to pick up a new fridge, but it turned into a month-long struggle to get his money back.ConsumerApr 9
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City of Calgary breaks ground on Glenmore Twin Arena in the southwestThe $85.6-million, two-floor facility, being built at Glenmore Athletic Park, is scheduled to be completed in 2027 .PoliticsApr 9
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Driver of semi-truck charged in fatal hit-and-run in Calgary released on bailA 26-year-old truck driver from Saskatoon has been granted bail following a fatal crash on Calgary's Stoney Trail earlier this month that killed a 57-year-old woman.CrimeApr 9
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Woman charged with manslaughter after Calgary security guard dies in altercationA 45-year-old woman has been charged with manslaughter after the death of a security guard in lobby of a downtown Calgary apartment building in March.CrimeApr 9
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Liberals favoured to best manage energy, resources, Ipsos poll saysA new Ipsos poll, commissioned exclusively for Global News shows Canadians think Mark Carney and the Liberals would do the best job of responsibly managing Canada's resources.PoliticsApr 8
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Calgary police homicide unit investigates death of man in the northwestThe Calgary police homicide unit is investigating after a man was found dead inside a home in the northwest community of Carrington on Monday evening.CrimeApr 8
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Images and video give Calgarians glimpse of redesigned Olympic PlazaCalgarians now have a better idea of what the city's new Olympic Plaza will look like, following the release of design plans and artist renderings of the project on Monday.ConsumerApr 7
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Calgary pedestrian hit and killed by freight trainOne person has been killed after being hit by a freight train in downtown Calgary early Monday morning. Police say it took the train nearly three kilometres to stop.TrafficApr 7
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Ottawa homicide unit investigates death of man in Sunday shootingOttawa police say one man is dead and another in hospital after a shooting early Sunday on Craig Henry Drive. They ask anyone who may have information to contact investigators.CrimeApr 6
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Canada’s energy industry faces ‘maelstrom’ of uncertain global economyAfter a week of economic turmoil, Canada's energy industry – and the governments that rely on it for revenue – will be watching the markets closely in the coming days.ConsumerApr 6
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Canadian ties front and centre for restaurants after decor, menus revampedAs the trade war between the U.S. and Canada escalates, some restaurant owners are embracing their Canadian identity as a way to attract and keep customers.EconomyApr 6
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‘Rally for Canada’ at Manitoba Legislature to send message to President Donald TrumpThe government of Manitoba hosted a 'Rally for Canada' on Sunday, April 6, to send a message to U.S. President Donald Trump opposing his desire to make Canada the 51st state.PoliticsApr 6