Ken MacGillivray
Supervisor, Online Journalist
From spotting icebergs in the shipping lanes off Cape Spear, Newfoundland, to tagging grizzly bears on the North Slope of the Yukon, to covering the opening of Canada’s first diamond mine near Lac des Gras in the arctic, Ken MacGillivray is an award-winning journalist who has travelled from coast to coast to coast and to many destinations abroad to tell stories about the issues that matter to Canadians.
Originally hailing from Stanley, New Brunswick, Ken has a B.A. from the U.N.B. in Fredericton. After spending 10 years working in radio, Ken made the switch to television, the past 15 years with Global TV in a variety of roles, including broadcast producer, web editor, and weekend assignment editor with Global National.
In 2011 Ken joined the Global Calgary news team. This is Ken’s second stint living and working in Calgary, the highlight of the first being reporting on the Calgary Flames’ successful run to the Stanley Cup in 1989.
When not working, Ken can be found playing hockey, fly fishing, tying flies, cooking and enjoying time with his wife Carolyn, sons Alex and Fraser and his dogs Qiosha and Natalie.
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Shots fired at Calgary home, suspect caught on cameraA Calgary family says they have no idea why they were targeted after someone fired about a dozen shots from a BB gun at their house while they were inside.Crime4 hours
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‘Aging and vulnerable’ forests ignite plans for new fireguards in AlbertaAs the devastating wildfires in California continue to burn out-of-control, efforts are underway to prevent a similar disaster in Alberta's Bow River Valley.Fire5 hours
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Latest job numbers shatter expectations, send positive signals about Calgary economyCalgary Economic Development says there are positive signs, despite the latest report from Stats Canada that shows Calgary has the second highest jobless rate amongst major cities.EconomyJan 10
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Skier death in Fernie, B.C. under investigationRCMP say a 67-year-old man from Ontario was killed when he fell into a large sink hole filled with loose snow at the Fernie Alpine Resort in southeastern B.C.SportsJan 10
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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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‘Apocalyptic’: Albertans living in California share their stories of fleeing the infernoCalgarians living in the Los Angeles area describe apocalyptic scenes as wildfires continue to burn uncontrolled, destroying thousands of homes.FireJan 9
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‘She was my baby’: Charges upgraded in murder of Calgary womanThe preliminary hearing is underway in Calgary for four men accused in the death of 37-year-old Tara Miller whose body was found in a field near Okotoks in March 2023.CrimeJan 9
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Calgary tailor charged with sexually assaulting young girl inside shopCalgary Police say a 63-year-old man has been charged with the sexual assault and sexual interference of a girl under the age of 16 while inside a tailor shop in southeast Calgary.CrimeJan 9
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Calgary police investigate another case of church vandalism in the cityThe Calgary police arson unit has been called in to help investigate after a molotov cocktail was thrown through the window of a church early Thursday morning (Jan. 9, 2025).CrimeJan 9
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Calgary man charged in crash that killed 9-year-old girl makes first court appearanceA 30-year-old Calgary man appeared in court on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 facing numerous charges after a crash involving a stolen minivan that killed a 9-year-old girl on Boxing Day.CrimeJan 8
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NHL postpones game between Calgary Flames, Los Angeles Kings due to wildfiresThe NHL says tonight's game (Jan. 8, 2024) between the Calgary Flames and Los Angeles Kings is being postponed.FireJan 8
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‘The gift that keeps on giving’: Albertans describe struggle with this year’s virus seasonIt's being called 'the Christmas gift that keeps on giving' as the number of cases of the flu and other respiratory viruses soar in Alberta.HealthJan 7
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TSB says glider pilot killed after his parachute failed to properly deployThe Transportation Safety Board of Canada has released the results of its investigation into the fatal crash of a glider near Diamond Valley in May 2024.InvestigationsJan 7
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‘Emergencies don’t wait’: A 4-year-old’s death and a town’s push for 24-hour urgent careA family from Cochrane, AB is sharing the story of their daughter's death in hopes it results in a 24/7 urgent health care centre in the town.HealthJan 6
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Calgary Flames mourn passing of former coach and team executive, Al MacNeilAl MacNeil, who was the first head coach of the Calgary Flames and has his name engraved on the Stanley Cup four times, has passed away at the age of 89.SportsJan 6
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Four people charged after Calgary police uncover fentanyl trafficking operationCalgary police say four people face a total of 17 charges after investigators discovered a suspected fentanyl distribution operation in downtown Calgary.CrimeJan 6
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Global Calgary Chief Meteorologist Tiffany Lizée joins evening newscasts in Calgary and LethbridgeGlobal Calgary chief meteorologist, Tiffany Lizée, will share her weather expertise with viewers of Global Calgary and Global Lethbridge evening newscasts starting on January 13.WeatherJan 6
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Calgarians warned about confirmed case of measles ahead of busy holiday social seasonHealth officials are warning Calgarians about possible measles exposure at several locations around the city and people are being asked to check their immunization records.HealthDec 20, 2024
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Calgary airport to expect more than 1.5 million passengers over holidaysThe Calgary Airport Authority says about 100,00 more passengers are expected to pass through YYC this holiday season compared to last year.ConsumerDec 20, 2024
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Chestermere youth charged after video of assault posted on social mediaChestermere RCMP say a youth faces charges of assault and uttering threats after a video showing the alleged assault was widely distributed on social media.CrimeDec 19, 2024
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City of Calgary says more than 5,000 people have applied for bricks from Olympic PlazaThe City of Calgary says it has received applications from 5,105 people who want to have their inscribed bricks retrieved from Olympic Plaza before it's demolished.PoliticsDec 19, 2024
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Mysterious death of woman found injured on Calgary pathway ruled a homicideCalgary Police say the mysterious death of 23-year-old Jelisa Maschki has now been ruled a homicide after further investigation of tips from the public.CrimeDec 18, 2024
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Orphaned, emaciated black bear, found near Barrhead, Alberta, saved from starvationThe Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation says it has rescued a black bear cub, found alone and starving near Barrhead, Alta., and is working to nurse it back to health.EnvironmentDec 18, 2024
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110 cats surrendered in ‘one of the largest single intakes’ for Calgary Humane SocietyThe Calgary Humane Society says it has taken in 110 cats in one of the largest surrenders from a single residence in recent years.InvestigationsDec 18, 2024
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Christmas dinner is getting more expensive — here’s how shoppers are trying to copeMany consumers say the increasing cost of preparing a fancy Christmas dinner is forcing them to change their shopping habits.ConsumerDec 17, 2024