Adam MacVicar
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Journalist covering City Hall for Global Calgary Calgary by way of Labrador City
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NEW: Global News has learned the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has paused $129M in federal Housing Accelerator Fund money to the City of Calgary pending further clarity on citywide rezoning.
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Calgary’s $129M in federal housing funds ‘paused’ pending citywide rezoning status - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
Calgary city council is preparing to debate a motion that calls for the repeal of the citywide rezoning policy in December, which would require a public hearing in the spring.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11542743/calgary-federal-housing-funds-paused-rezoning-status/
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Calgary’s new city council kickstarts 2026 budget talks with public hearing
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Calgary’s new city council kickstarts 2026 budget talks with public hearing - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
Calgary city council is making adjustments to the final year of a four-year budget approved by the previous city council, which includes a 3.6 per cent overall property tax hike.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11540617/calgarys-city-council-2026-budget-public-hearing/
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NEW: Elections Alberta has approved 6 more recall petitions against UCP MLAs: Myles McDougall (Calgary-Fish Creek) Ric McIver (Calgary-Hays) Muhammad Yaseen (Calgary-North) Rajan Sawhney (Calgary-North West) RJ Sigurdson (Highwood) Dale Nally (Morinville-St. Albert)
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Good morning from Calgary city hall! City council will kickoff budget deliberations today with a public hearing. It’s the final year in a 4 year budget approved by the previous city council. Background:
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NEW: Calgary Transit is activating snow detours for select routes on Monday morning’s commute. “Snow detours will remain in place until conditions improve, at which point they may be lifted city-wide or by quadrant,” transit said in a release.
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Snow Detours
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Pack of dogs roaming southwest Calgary has residents concerned for their safety
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Pack of dogs roaming southwest Calgary has residents concerned for their safety - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
People living in the southwest Calgary communities of Vermillion Hill and Alpine Park are concerned about reports of an aggressive pack of dogs roaming the area.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11531995/pack-of-dogs-southwest-calgary-residents-concerned-safety/
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A debate on banning the raising of national flags at Calgary city hall did not go ahead Tuesday, after city council defeated an attempt to add an urgent motion to the meeting agenda while questioning its urgency.
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Council quashes debate on banning national flag-raising ceremonies at Calgary city hall - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
Calgary city council rejected an attempt to add an urgent motion on banning national flag raising ceremonies at city hall to Tuesday's meeting agenda while questioning its urgency.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11531128/council-quashes-debate-national-flag-raising-ceremonies-city-hall/
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NEW: Calgary city council has voted against adding the debate over banning national flag raisings at city hall to today's meeting. Mayor Farkas said it would've required 10 votes to pass. Some councillors argued it wasn't an urgent motion.
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NEW: Ward 13 Dan McLean has introduced a motion to ban national flag raising ceremonies at Calgary city hall. Mayor Jeromy Farkas says there will be two more flag raising ceremonies even if the motion is approved.
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A motion to repeal citywide rezoning cleared its first hurdle at Calgary city hall Monday, as millions in federal funding could be on the line if the contentious policy is scrapped.
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Calgary’s federal housing funding ‘at risk’ as motion introduced to repeal citywide rezoning - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
The motion to repeal citywide rezoning will now be debated by Calgary city council in December, and would require a public hearing in March if its approved.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11529326/calgary-federal-funding-at-risk-motion-repeal-citywide-rezoning/
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NEW: Ward 10 Coun. Andre Chabot has officially introduced a motion to repeal citywide rezoning. The motion passed a technical review moments ago with Couns. Schmidt and Atkinson voting against. The motion will be debated at council next month.
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NEW: Six city councillors and Calgary’s mayor plan to introduce a motion on Monday to kickstart the repeal of Calgary’s citywide rezoning policy.
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Calgary city councillors, mayor to introduce motion to repeal citywide rezoning - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
The motion calls on city administration to revert the Calgary's land-use bylaw to what it was prior to the previous city council approving citywide rezoning back in 2024.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11524856/calgary-city-councillors-mayor-motion-repeal-citywide-rezoning/
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NEW: 86% of delegates at Alberta Municipalities have voted in favour of a resolution from Rocky Mountain House calling on the province to takeover collection of the provincial education property tax. Background:
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Alberta municipalities gather in Calgary, debate call for province to collect own property tax | Globalnews.ca
At the 2025 Alberta Municipalities Convention, a featured resolution calls on the province to collect its own education property tax, currently included on municipal tax bills.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11523069/alberta-municipalities-convention-calgary-province-property-tax-debate/
12 days ago
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Alberta municipalities gather in Calgary, set to debate call for province to collect own property tax
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Alberta municipalities gather in Calgary, debate call for province to collect own property tax | Globalnews.ca
At the 2025 Alberta Municipalities Convention, a featured resolution calls on the province to collect its own education property tax, currently included on municipal tax bills.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11523069/alberta-municipalities-convention-calgary-province-property-tax-debate/
13 days ago
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More than 1,200 delegates from over 260 municipalities across Alberta are in Calgary this week for this year’s Alberta Municipalities conference. I’m told about half of attendees are new this year following significant electoral turnover across the province.
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Global Calgary is broadcasting the Field of Crosses Remembrance Day ceremony. It starts at 10:30am. You can watch it here:
fieldofcrosses.com/live-stream/
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Live Stream | Field of Crosses
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2026 budget presented to Calgary city council, mayor vows to cut property tax increase
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2026 budget presented to Calgary city council, mayor vows to cut property tax increase - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
As proposed, Calgary's 2026 budget would result in an extra $18.40 per month for the typical residential property, which includes an increase in waste fees and water utilities.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11520650/2026-budget-presented-to-calgary-city-council-mayor-property-taxes/
15 days ago
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Good morning from Calgary city hall! The new city council will be getting their first look at the 2026 budget proposal today ahead of deliberations in two weeks.
15 days ago
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Calgary mayor Jeromy Farkas has indicated he’d like council to make a “significant” reduction to the proposed property tax increase by “at-least half.” It comes as a new city survey shows many are questioning the value they get from their taxes.
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Calgarians optimistic about city’s future, question value for tax dollars ahead of budget - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
Mayor Jeromy Farkas wants to cut the proposed property tax increase by "at-least half," as new data shows just 42 per cent of Calgarians feel they get good value for their taxes.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11517462/calgarians-optimistic-city-future-survey/
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Calgarians are growing more optimistic about the city’s direction but more are questioning the value they get for their tax dollars, according to a new city survey. The data comes ahead of budget talks later this month.
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Calgarians optimistic about city’s future, question value for tax dollars ahead of budget - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
Mayor Jeromy Farkas wants to cut the proposed property tax increase by "at-least half," as new data shows just 42 per cent of Calgarians feel they get good value for their taxes.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11517462/calgarians-optimistic-city-future-survey/
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Downtown Calgary police operation nets 25 arrests, refers 115 to social agencies
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Downtown Calgary police operation nets 25 arrests, refers 115 to social agencies - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
On Wednesday, the Calgary Police Service conducted Operation Order, which saw officers redeployed from other parts of the city to patrol key areas in the downtown core.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11515624/downtown-calgary-police-operation-25-arrests-115-social-agencies/
19 days ago
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NEW: Edmonton Riverbend Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux is resigning his seat. He posted this statement to social media.
19 days ago
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Calgary mayor Jeromy Farkas had his meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney yesterday.
19 days ago
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19 days ago
The Liberals are expected to win their first confidence vote on the budget this evening when 7 NDP MPs join with169 voting Liberal MPs to vote down a Conservative amendment to the budget.
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Despite Calgary only mentioned once in the federal budget, Mayor Jeromy Farkas says he’s cautiously optimistic. “Calgarians will judge this budget by actions on the ground, not words on paper.”
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Calgary’s mayor cautiously optimistic about federal budget as more details sought - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
Mayor Jeromy Farkas said the budget makes funding for municipalities a priority, but notes Calgarians will judge the budget on 'actions on the ground, not words on paper.'
https://globalnews.ca/news/11510456/calgarys-mayor-cautiously-optimistic-about-federal-budget/
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21 days ago
The budget touts $115 billion in infrastructure spending over five years, $30 billion more in defence and security spending and $25 billion for federal housing initiatives over that same period.
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Carney’s 1st budget aims to balance ‘generational’ spending with cuts - National | Globalnews.ca
The question now is whether Carney’s decision to simultaneously run a sizeable deficit while slashing public service jobs will find support among opposition parties.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11510580/budget-2025-mark-carney-vision/
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Good morning from Calgary city hall! City council is meeting for the first time (picking up the meeting recessed at the swearing in) The organizational meeting will determine who will make up the various boards and committees.
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Farkas addresses Calgary’s business community, promises ‘sharpened pencils’ ahead of budget
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Farkas addresses Calgary’s business community, promises ‘sharpened pencils’ ahead of budget - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
Calgary mayor Jeromy Farkas indicated there is consensus amongst the new city council that next year's proposed tax increase is 'far too high.'
https://globalnews.ca/news/11503573/farkas-addresses-calgary-business-community/
26 days ago
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NEW: Mayor Jeromy Farkas says the discussions around citywide Rezoning and his promise to repeal and replace the policy will come after November’s budget adjustments.
26 days ago
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Mayor Jeromy Farkas is addressing the business community this afternoon at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce luncheon. He begins by introducing the new city council.
26 days ago
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The 2025-2029 Calgary city council around the horseshoe for the first time.
27 days ago
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Ken Lima-Coelho, the president of Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area, presents Mayor Jeromy Farkas with the Chain of Office.
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27 days ago
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NEW: Jeromy Farkas has been sworn in as Calgary's 38th mayor.
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Calgary city council and Jeromy Farkas are being sworn in at a ceremony at city hall. You can watch live here:
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Council and Committee webcasts
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27 days ago
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The 2025-2029 Calgary city council poses on the steps of historic city hall ahead of tonight’s swearing in. *Ward 5 Coun. Raj Dhaliwal is missing from the photo but I’m told will be at ceremony.
27 days ago
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Calgary mayoral runner up Sonya Sharp releases this statement to supporters after a recount confirmed Jeromy Farkas’ victory.
27 days ago
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Here is a look at the updated results in Calgary's mayoral race following the recount. Jeromy Farkas was elected with 26.1% of the vote with a margin of victory of 616 votes over runner-up Sonya Sharp. Farkas and the next city council will be sworn in tomorrow evening.
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NEW: Statement from Calgary's mayor-elect Jeromy Farkas on the completion of the recount.
28 days ago
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NEW: Elections Calgary confirms Jeromy Farkas is Calgary's next mayor after a recount requested by runner-up Sonya Sharp. The margin between Farkas and Sharp grew from 581 to 616 votes following the recount.
28 days ago
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What’s next for Calgary’s municipal political parties?
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What’s next for Calgary’s municipal political parties? - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
Calgarians elected six city councillors who affiliated with a party during the 2025 election campaign including four candidates from the Communities First party.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11496981/whats-next-calgary-municipal-political-parties/
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NEW: Construction coming to Memorial Drive at 52nd Street NE. The work starting in November is to relocate water main valves from below the intersection to a curbside location. The City of Calgary says the move is making way for a feeder main extension planned for 2026-27.
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A recount in Calgary’s mayoral race is getting underway right about now. The margin of votes separating Mayor-elect Jeromy Farkas and runner-up Sonya Sharp is 581 votes. Sharp requested the recount on Friday.
29 days ago
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Good night at the dome.
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The results of the 2025 municipal election in Calgary are now official
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The results of the 2025 municipal election in Calgary are now official - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
There will be a lot of new faces in Calgary's city council chambers following the recent municipal election that resulted in only four incumbents being re-elected.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11493512/calgary-2025-municipal-election-official-results/
about 1 month ago
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NEW: Elections Calgary confirms a recount will be conducted for the mayoral race after runner-up Sonya Sharp’s request. Sharp came in 581 votes shy of Mayor-elect Jeromy Farkas. Elections Calgary also provided clarity on the grounds for a close vote recount.
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Calgary's 2025 municipal election had the lowest voter turnout since 2013 - but barely. 2025: 39.04% 2013: 39.4% Prior to that - 2007 saw just 32.9% of eligible voters cast a ballot while 2004 had an abysmal 19.8% voter turnout.
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BREAKING: Communities First mayoral candidate and runner up in the mayor’s race Sonya Sharp has officially requested a recount. Official results show a margin of 581 votes between her and Mayor-elect Jeromy Farkas.
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Here is the 2025-2029 Calgary city council.
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NEW: Elections Calgary official results show a voter turnout of 39.04% in the 2025 civic election. 349,815 people cast a ballot out of 896,042 eligible voters.
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NEW: Elections Calgary official results show A Better Calgary Party candidate Mike Jamieson has been elected in Ward 12 after a recount. The margin shows the margin grew to 59 votes.
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