Adam MacVicar
@adammacvicar.bsky.social
Journalist covering City Hall for Global Calgary
Calgary by way of Labrador City
adam.macvicar@globalnews.ca
Calgary by way of Labrador City
adam.macvicar@globalnews.ca
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.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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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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: globalnews.ca/news/1152306...
Background: globalnews.ca/news/1152306...
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.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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: globalnews.ca/news/1152306...
Background: globalnews.ca/news/1152306...
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.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Alberta municipalities gather in Calgary, set to debate call for province to collect own property tax
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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.
November 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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.
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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November 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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/
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.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:53 AM
2026 budget presented to Calgary city council, mayor vows to cut property tax increase
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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.
The new city council will be getting their first look at the 2026 budget proposal today ahead of deliberations in two weeks.
November 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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.
The new city council will be getting their first look at the 2026 budget proposal today ahead of deliberations in two weeks.
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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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.
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November 8, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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.
globalnews.ca/news/1151746...
It comes as a new city survey shows many are questioning the value they get from their taxes.
globalnews.ca/news/1151746...
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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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.
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November 8, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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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The data comes ahead of budget talks later this month.
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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.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Downtown Calgary police operation nets 25 arrests, refers 115 to social agencies
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NEW: Edmonton Riverbend Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux is resigning his seat. He posted this statement to social media.
November 6, 2025 at 11:01 PM
NEW: Edmonton Riverbend Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux is resigning his seat. He posted this statement to social media.
Calgary mayor Jeromy Farkas had his meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney yesterday.
November 6, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Calgary mayor Jeromy Farkas had his meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney yesterday.
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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. #cdnpoli
November 6, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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. #cdnpoli
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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“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.'
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November 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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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“Calgarians will judge this budget by actions on the ground, not words on paper.”
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Reposted by Adam MacVicar
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.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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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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.
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.
November 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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.
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.
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.'
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October 31, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Farkas addresses Calgary’s business community, promises ‘sharpened pencils’ ahead of budget
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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.
October 30, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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.
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.
He begins by introducing the new city council.
October 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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.
He begins by introducing the new city council.
The 2025-2029 Calgary city council around the horseshoe for the first time.
October 30, 2025 at 12:58 AM
The 2025-2029 Calgary city council around the horseshoe for the first time.
Ken Lima-Coelho, the president of Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area, presents Mayor Jeromy Farkas with the Chain of Office.
October 30, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Ken Lima-Coelho, the president of Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area, presents Mayor Jeromy Farkas with the Chain of Office.
NEW: Jeromy Farkas has been sworn in as Calgary's 38th mayor.
October 30, 2025 at 12:27 AM
NEW: Jeromy Farkas has been sworn in as Calgary's 38th mayor.
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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October 30, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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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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.
*Ward 5 Coun. Raj Dhaliwal is missing from the photo but I’m told will be at ceremony.
October 29, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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.
*Ward 5 Coun. Raj Dhaliwal is missing from the photo but I’m told will be at ceremony.
Calgary mayoral runner up Sonya Sharp releases this statement to supporters after a recount confirmed Jeromy Farkas’ victory.
October 29, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Calgary mayoral runner up Sonya Sharp releases this statement to supporters after a recount confirmed Jeromy Farkas’ victory.