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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Some diners test positive for rare parasite after eating at popular Calgary-area restaurant235 people have now developed symptoms of gastrointestinal illness, including 18 for E. coli and three cases of a rare parasite, after eating at a popular Calgary-area restaurant.Health3 hours
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Calgary stabbing sends man to hospital in life-threatening conditionCalgary police have two people in custody and charges are pending after a stabbing in downtown Calgary on Thursday sent a man to hospital with life-threatening injuries.Crime4 hours
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Alberta may require an annual pass for canoes, kayaks, jet skis and other watercraftAlbertans who own watercraft, such as canoes, kayaks, jet skiis and other motorized boats may soon be forced to purchase an annual pass to use them in the province.Politics5 hours
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Calgary police looking for suspects in vicious road rage assaultCalgary police are asking for the public's help identifying two men who are suspects in the vicious road rage assault of an 18-year-old driver on July 15, 2025.Crime6 hours
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AHS limits visitors at cancer facilities in Alberta to help control measles spreadAHS has also issued a growing number of public alerts in recent weeks for possible measles exposures at health-care facilities in the province.Health9 hours
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Bird enthusiasts say owl populations are exploding in AlbertaThey are normally elusive and rarely seen, but bird enthusiasts say the environmental conditions have been ideal for an explosion in the owl population in Alberta.EnvironmentJul 24
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AHS investigates 88 cases of illness that may be related to popular Calgary-area restaurantAlberta Health Services said it is investigating reports of 88 people falling ill after dining at the Saskatoon Farm, south of Calgary, including two who needed to be hospitalized.HealthJul 24
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Rock legend commissions unique ‘piece of art’ from small Calgary companyThey've been described as pieces of art, created by a small Calgary woodworking company that recently made a special delivery to another world famous artist.ConsumerJul 23
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Popular Calgary-area restaurant investigated after diners get sickAlberta Health Services is investigating after a number of people reported becoming ill with flu-like symptoms after dining at the Saskatoon Farm, southeast of Calgary.HealthJul 23
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Troubling details emerge about ex-boyfriend of victim in fatal Calgary shootingGlobal News has learned that the woman who was the victim of a fatal shooting in Calgary on Saturday had a restraining order against an ex-boyfriend.CrimeJul 22
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Researchers chase storms, study fist-sized stones in Alberta’s ‘Hailstorm Alley’Researchers with the Northern Hail Project are in Alberta this week, visiting the heart of Canada's “Hailstorm Alley” that runs from High River north to central Alberta.Jul 22
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Massive rainfall in Calgary causes chaos during busy morning commuteWith more than 50 millimetres of rain expected to fall in the Calgary area over 24 hours, the city is on pace to more than double the amount on rain that falls in a typical July.EnvironmentJul 22
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Environmental group seeks ethics investigation into adviser for Alberta PremierThe environmental group Ecojustice is asking the province's ethics commissioner to investigate conflict of interest allegations against an adviser for Premier Danielle Smith.EnvironmentJul 22
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Measles cases in Alberta take big jump over the weekendThe number of measles cases in Alberta jumped by 47 newly confirmed cases over the weekend, increasing the total number 1,454 since the outbreak began.HealthJul 21
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Weekend death of Calgary man was homicide, police sayCalgary police said Monday that the death of a man in a downtown apartment on Saturday – originally considered suspicious – is now being investigated as a homicide.CrimeJul 21
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Calgary police warn of text message scam seeking payment of fake motor vehicle ticketsInvestigators say the City of Calgary and province of Alberta will never send text messages asking for payment of outstanding tickets and any texts that people receive are fake.CrimeJul 21
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Airdrie RCMP issue plea for public help in shooting investigationAirdrie RCMP are issuing a public plea for information or video of the area following a shooting on Langholm Drive on Monday, July 14, 2025.CrimeJul 21
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Calgary artist claims copyright infringement after finding copies of her art onlineA reknowned Calgary artist is raising concerns about copyright infringement after finding what she claims are unauthorized copies of many of her works being sold online.CrimeJul 18
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Alberta RCMP issue warning about opioid-laced drugs after teenager’s deathRCMP are issuing a warning to Albertans about some counterfeit drugs that are laced with a potentially deadly dose of opioids that have been found in the province.CrimeJul 18
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4 Ontario men wanted in Alberta on allegations of taxi fraudAlberta-wide arrest warrants have been issued for 4 Ontario men accused of taxi fraud in Calgary that resulted in 16 victims being defrauded of more than $28,000.CrimeJul 18
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B.C. man charged in historical sexual assault of teen girlA 34-year-old B.C. man faces several charges in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a teenaged girl that dates back more than a decade.CrimeJul 17
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Alberta health experts say wastewater testing may offer early detection of measlesHealth experts say wastewater testing that helped provide early detection of Covid outbreaks during the pandemic could also be a valuable tool in the fight against measles.HealthJul 17
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Calgary police officer charged with 2nd-degree murder to be back in court in AugustThe case of a Calgary police officer, charged with two counts of second-degree murder following a low-speed chase along Memorial Drive, will be back in court on Aug. 27, 2025.CrimeJul 17
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Dramatic crash shuts down busy Calgary road during afternoon rush hourA dramatic crash in northwest Calgary sent three people to hospital Wednesday afternoon, including a police officer who was responding to another call when the crash happened.TrafficJul 16
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Outlaw motorcycle gang members expected to descend on CalgaryCalgary police are advising the public about an influx of members from some of Canada's most notorious motorcycle gangs who are expected to arrive in the city this weekend.CrimeJul 16