Calgary Olympic Plebiscite

• Fiscal conservatives tended to vote against Calgary Olympics: survey

  A recent U of C School of Public Policy-commissioned survey revealed women and self-identified fiscal conservatives generally voted against the Calgary Olympic bid.

  Canada

  Jan 7, 2019
  
• 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.

  Commentary

  Nov 17, 2018
  
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• How Calgarians voted in the Olympic plebiscite, ward by ward

  Calgary city council is expected to vote to officially end the Olympic bid process on Monday. 

  Sports

  Nov 15, 2018
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• Canmore mayor let down by vote to end Olympic bid

  CANMORE, Alta. - The mayor of Canmore says he's disappointed that Calgarians have rejected a potential bid by their city for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

  Sports

  Nov 14, 2018
• 56.4% of Calgarians say ‘no’ to 2026 Olympic bid in plebiscite: unofficial results

  Calgarians headed to the polls Tuesday to cast their votes on whether they think the city should host the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

  Politics

  Nov 13, 2018
• Young Calgary voters could swing 2026 Olympic plebiscite: U of C prof

  The youngest generation of eligible voters could play a key role in Calgary's 2026 Olympic bid plebiscite on Tuesday — but only if they turn out to vote.

  Nov 12, 2018
• Calgary 2026 releases renderings of potential Olympic venues, including new field house

  McMahon Stadium was built in 1960 and was the venue for the opening and closing ceremonies during the 1988 Calgary Olympics.

  Sports

  Nov 9, 2018
• How hosting the Paralympic Games in 2026 could impact accessibility in Calgary

  David Legg, past president of the Canada Paralympic Association, told Global News Morning Calgary what hosting the 2026 Paralympic Games would mean for Calgary and the country.

  Nov 7, 2018
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• Everything you need to know to vote in Calgary’s Olympic plebiscite

  Wondering where, how and when you can vote in the upcoming Olympic plebiscite in Calgary? This guide has all the information you need.

  Canada

  Oct 23, 2018
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• Calgarians raise concerns at 1st of 6 Olympic bid open houses

  People looked for more information about benefits, cost sharing and infrastructure upgrades that come with a potential bid.

  Politics

  Oct 17, 2018