City spent nearly $7M on Calgary 2026 Olympic bid
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
A new report in front of Calgary city council on Monday looks into the costs of the Calgary 2026 Olympic bid process. Continue reading
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Olympic venues in jeopardy following defeated Calgary 2026 bid
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
Former Olympic facilities like the city’s bobsled track and ski jumps are facing challenges due to funding shortfalls. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: IOC on the precipice of a long-overdue, much-needed existential crisis
Even in a city like Calgary, where fond memories exist of a previous Olympics, the IOC’s reputation proved to be an insurmountable obstacle. Continue reading
This is why the future of the Olympic Games is at risk
As cities around the world decline invitations to host the Olympic Games, we examine how the future of the Games is at risk. Continue reading
Nenshi criticizes province, feds over perceived Calgary Olympic bid silence
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
Premier Rachel Notley said she didn’t think it was appropriate for the provincial government to weigh in on the Olympic bid debate. Continue reading
Calgary businesses respond to reality of Olympic bid dreams ending
By Jill Croteau Reporter
The owner of Mountain Cultures said given the current economic reality, having the 2026 Games in Calgary would have been the injection it needed. Continue reading
What’s next for Calgary, Canada and the Olympic Games after 2026 Olympic bid rejection?
“Sport in a positive sense really brings a country together,” Canadian Olympic Committee president Tricia Smith said Wednesday. “I think it’s just a part of us, our humanity. So I suspect we will see another bid from Canada.” Continue reading
‘There’s a lot of nails in the coffin:’ MRU’s David Taras on Olympic vote outcome
“The province was not interested in this, the province turned its back on Calgary,” said Mount Royal University’s David Taras. Continue reading
Canadian Paralympic committee disappointed, but respects Calgary Olympic plebiscite vote outcome
Marc-Andre Fabien, president of the Canadian Paralympic Committee, says home games would have “united the nation” and energized people across the country. Continue reading
Major Calgary Olympic bid moments leading up to the plebiscite
By Lauren Pullen Anchor
At times, the Calgary Olympic bid process has felt like an Olympic event in itself. Continue reading