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• 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
  
• Both sides of Calgary 2026 Olympic bid rally in final countdown to plebiscite

  With three days to go until the Calgary 2026 Olympic bid plebisicite, both sides of the debate are rallying their troops and making pitches to the undecided.

  Nov 10, 2018
  
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• What it would cost Calgary to bid on and host the 2026 Winter Olympics

  Ahead of the Nov. 13 plebiscite, Global News takes a deep dive into the numbers behind the bid, where the money is coming from and how it will be spent.

  Canada

  Nov 9, 2018
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• Olympic plebiscite vote for bid ‘doesn’t necessarily mean yes at all costs’: Calgary mayor

  Duane Bratt, a professor of political science at Mount Royal University said he doubts the city would continue to push for a bid in the wake of a no vote.

  Canada

  Nov 6, 2018
• Two views on the Calgary 2026 debate make their pitch on Global News Morning Calgary

  Both sides of the debate came on Global News Morning Calgary to share their views on how Calgarians should vote on Nov. 13.

  Nov 6, 2018
• Eddie the Eagle returns to Calgary to support 2026 Olympic bid

  As ski jumper Eddie the Eagle — aka Michael Edwards — deplaned at the Calgary International Airport on Sunday, a rally was in full swing to welcome one of the most famous athletes from the 1988 Calgary Olympics.

  Nov 4, 2018
• Final push to the plebiscite; Calgary 2026 campaign heats up

  Both sides of the Calgary 2026 debate are campaigning in order to their message out to voters.

  Canada

  Nov 2, 2018
• Finance minister not happy with federal money for 2026 Calgary Olympic bid

  Alberta's finance minister and city councillors are reacting to news that the federal government will contribute $1.75 billion to Calgary's efforts to host the 2026 Winter Olympic Games — but only if the province and city up the ante.

  Canada

  Oct 27, 2018
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• Group opposing Calgary Olympic bid says Games don’t make economic sense

  Calgary city council is expected to vote Monday on whether or not it will move forward with an Olympic bid.

  News

  Apr 15, 2018