Olympics 2026

• Thompson, Kingsbury named Canada’s flag-bearers for 2026 Olympic Games

  Both athletes made their Canadian Olympic debuts at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics and are set to compete in their fourth Winter Games.

  Canada

  Jan 28
  
• Calgary city council chooses to delay decision on Olympic bid plebiscite to April

  The motion calling for a plebiscite on the question of an Olympic bid has been referred to an April 10 committee meeting.

  Politics

  Mar 21, 2018
  
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• Correct version of Olympics report released by Calgary city administration

  After an erroneous version of a city report on the Olympics file was released Friday, a corrected version was provided to the public late Monday afternoon.

  Politics

  Mar 19, 2018
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• Olympics file has Calgary council at a crossroads on plebiscite

  There seem to be mixed messages about whether the City of Calgary has enough time to take the question of hosting the Olympics to a public vote.

  Politics

  Mar 19, 2018
• International Olympic Committee visits Calgary as city eyes possible 2026 Games bid

  The IOC is trying a new approach, visiting Calgary to tour the city's winter sports facilities and providing feedback and support ahead of a potential bid.

  Canada

  Jan 16, 2018
• CEO of Canadian Olympic Committee visits Calgary Thursday

  The CEO of the Canadian Olympic Committee will be in Calgary on Thursday and is expected to meet with the city’s mayor during his visit.

  Sports

  Nov 23, 2017
• Calgary city council commits additional $2M to 2026 Olympic Games bid exploration

  Calgary wants a deeper dive into five areas before it greenlights a bid: capital costs; security; operating costs; finances; financial guarantees.

  Sports

  Nov 20, 2017
• Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi says city’s study of Olympic bid on track

  Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi says there is a lot to do, but enough time to do it, in determining whether the city should bid for another Winter Olympics.

  Economy

  Jan 23, 2017
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• Justin Trudeau says Calgary needs public support for a 2026 Olympic bid

  Calgary hosted the 1988 Winter Games and is now interested in exploring another bid, having committed up to $5 million to study it.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2016