Adam MacVicar
Digital Journalist
Adam MacVicar joined Global Calgary in 2017 and covers city hall.
Born in the small town of Wabush, N.L., where he spent his early years before moving to Calgary, where he developed a passion for news, storytelling and politics.
A graduate of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology’s Radio, Television and Broadcast News program, he began his broadcast career as an anchor and reporter in radio before transitioning to TV news at Lloydminster’s Newcap Television, and then Global Saskatoon.
When Adam isn’t reporting, he can be found watching and reading the news.
A diehard Calgary Flames and Stampeders fan, he also enjoys living an active lifestyle, watching the latest boxing or mixed martial arts card, and spending time with friends and family.
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Video Archives
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Supporting elevated Green Line would be ‘reckless’: Calgary downtown, construction groups
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Calgary woman charged with defrauding medical prosthetic company
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Calgary optimistic for growing film industry in 2025
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Calgary eyes expansion of energy efficiency incentive program for homes, businesses
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Alberta’s ‘sigh of relief’ as Trump tariffs delayed
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Alberta industries bracing for impact of potential U.S. tariffs
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Reclamation set to begin at former south Calgary metal recycling plant
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How assessment values impact property taxes in Calgary
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Attempt to freeze pay bump for Calgary city council defeated in a tie
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Calgary city council to debate proposal to pause salary increases
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19 storey multi-tower development proposed in Marda Loop
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Calgary residential property values soar by 15 per cent, but hampered by hailstorm
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9 new community applications up for review in 2025
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Calgary releases preferred option after study on rail service to airport
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‘Shameful’: Calgary and Alberta navigating the impacts of a prorogued Parliament
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Alberta signs agreement with Enbridge to expand pipeline capacity
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A brief look back at Calgary’s Green Line ahead of critical council decision
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Jyoti Gondek year-end interview
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Jyoti Gondek year end interview part one
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Heart Mountain Rescue looking for pet fosters in Alberta
Author Archives
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Supporting elevated Green Line would be ‘reckless’: Calgary downtown, construction groupsCalgary city council is set to get a confidential briefing on the Green Line LRT project on Tuesday, with hope there will be recommendations on a path forward.Canada2 hours
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‘Someone we trusted’: Woman charged with stealing $575,000 from Alberta businessCalgary Police accuse a 46-year-old Gold River, B.C. woman of embezzling more than $575,000 from a small Calgary company that makes prosthetic limbs.CrimeJan 24
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Alberta industries, beef producers bracing for impact of potential U.S. tariffsThe Calgary Chamber of Commerce said it strongly opposes retaliatory measures from the federal government in response to potential tariffs from the United States.PoliticsJan 17
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City councillor seeks permanent site for people living in RVs in CalgaryThe motion from Ward 10 Coun. Andre Chabot comes after a group of people living in nine motorhomes were forced to vacate a road in an northeast Calgary industrial area last year.EconomyJan 16
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How assessment values impact property taxes in CalgaryAccording to the City of Calgary, the typical residential property market value change is a 15-per cent increase over the previous year.ConsumerJan 15
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Decision on revised Green Line alignment ‘possible’ this month: Calgary mayorCalgary city council went behind closed doors Tuesday night for a confidential update on the ongoing discussions around the Green Line LRT.CanadaJan 15
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Attempt to freeze pay for Calgary city councillors defeated by tie voteCalgary's mayor is set to make $220,298, while city councillors will take home $124,462 in 2025, a 3.07 per cent increase over their 2024 salaries.PoliticsJan 15
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19 storey multi-tower development proposed in Marda LoopA new multi-storey development proposed for Marda Loop includes 441 residential units, a Co-op grocery store, outdoor plazas and other commercial space.CanadaJan 13
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Calgary residential property values soar by 15% in 1 yearThe City of Calgary said much of the increased demand for and value of residential housing is being driven by increased migration.MoneyJan 10
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Calgary city council to decide on at least 9 new community applications this yearThe City of Calgary said new community growth is at a record high with more than 12,000 homes in development in 2024 across more than 40 under construction neighbourhoods.PoliticsJan 10
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Calgary releases preferred option after study into rail service to airportFull findings from Calgary Airport Rail Connection Study will be made public later this quarter, and will be shared with the Government of Alberta to support its rail plans.CanadaJan 8
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‘Shameful’: Calgary and Alberta navigating the impacts of a prorogued ParliamentThe move suspends all Parliamentary work, kills unfinished legislation, and relieves members of Parliament of their duties, while allowing the government to remain in power.PoliticsJan 7
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A brief look back at Calgary’s Green Line LRT ahead of critical council decisionCalgary city council will be making a critical decision on the future of the Green Line LRT in the new year, after years of back and forth on the project.CanadaJan 5
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Calgary’s mayor reflects on busy 2024 ahead of election yearCalgary mayor Jyoti Gondek sat down with Global News' Adam MacVicar for a year-end interview to discuss a wide range of challenges the city faced in 2024.CanadaDec 30, 2024
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City of Calgary claims provincial Green Line alignment will cost $1.3B more than anticipatedThe City of Calgary claims the province's revised alignment would cost $7.5 billion, instead of the $6.2 billion previously suggested by provincial officials.CanadaDec 18, 2024
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Calgary ‘disappointed’ to not get copy of province’s new Green Line proposalThe Alberta government has made public its proposal for a reworked Green Line light rail transit route, but the city of Calgary says it has not received a copy of the proposal.PoliticsDec 13, 2024
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‘I think Calgary will be extremely proud’: Final development permit approved for new event centreCalgary's Planning Commission voted unanimously in favour of granting the final development permit for Scotia Place, with construction set to begin in spring 2025.CanadaDec 12, 2024
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Failure of Bearspaw feeder main was assessed as ‘low probability’ ahead of ruptureThe investigation found road de-icing materials likely led to elevated chloride levels in the soil near the Bearspaw feeder main, which contributed to its critical failure.CanadaDec 11, 2024
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4 incumbent councillors launch new political party in Calgary’s next electionUnder the banner Communities First, the party became the third to launch so far ahead of Calgary's next municipal election in October 2025.PoliticsDec 10, 2024
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Calgary considers moratorium on new licences as part of proposed rules for short-term rentalsA study found Calgary had a peak of 5,657 active AirBnb/VRBO listings in July 2023. Just 15 per cent of those listings were permanent.PoliticsDec 5, 2024
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Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek announces run for a 2nd termCalgary mayor Jyoti Gondek said Friday's announcement is to "end speculation and stay focused on the business of leading Calgary."CanadaNov 29, 2024
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City council to decide on Glenmore Landing redevelopment next weekThe application seeks to change the zoning on two parcels of and to accommodate up to six mixed-use towers around the southwest Calgary shopping complex.CanadaNov 28, 2024
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Calgary minor soccer launches campaign urging construction of indoor facilitiesThe Calgary Minor Soccer Association says demand is outpacing current offerings for indoor recreation facilities in the city, which is impacting the indoor soccer season.SportsNov 27, 2024
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Bearspaw feeder main stable, but may need one more repair in 5 years: reportCalgary city council was presented with preliminary findings of an investigation into the critical rupture of the Bearspaw feeder main back in June.CanadaNov 27, 2024
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Calgary city councillor Richard Pootmans steps down, effective immediatelyThe City of Calgary's chief administrative officer David Duckworth announced Tuesday Ward 6 Coun. Richard Pootmans is stepping down due to "personal and family reasons."CanadaNov 26, 2024