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Why Calgary is no longer an Olympic city: https://mru.ca/88824 (National Post – David Finch, faculty)

IOC says Calgary’s 2026 bid rejection comes as ‘no surprise’: https://mru.ca/da22 (CTV News – Lori Williams, faculty; Duane Bratt, faculty)

When Calgarians rejected the Olympic bid, they chose bread over circuses: https://mru.ca/092 (CBC News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

What went wrong? Pro-Olympic organizers pick up pieces after pricey campaign fails to win over Calgarians: https://mru.ca/445 (Calgary Herald – Duane Bratt, faculty)

‘There’s a lot of nails in the coffin:’ MRU’s David Taras on Olympic vote outcome: https://mru.ca/08e3 (Global News – David Taras, faculty)

After a resounding ‘No’ to the Olympics, Calgarians wonder where the city goes from here: https://mru.ca/23b3 (Star Metro Calgary – David Taras, faculty)

Reaction to no vote: https://mru.ca/c03 (CHQR 770, Nov. 14, 7:49 – David Taras, faculty)

Calgary mayor’s brand can withstand Olympic bid loss: political observers: https://mru.ca/9d85 (Lethbridge Herald, Calgary Herald, The Canadian Press – Lori Williams, faculty)

Mayor won’t be blamed for No vote: https://mru.ca/9b92 (CHQR 770 – Lori Williams, faculty)

Uncertainty led to No vote: https://mru.ca/deab (CBC News – Lori Williams, faculty)

New RCMP data-entry system aims to reduce rural crime in Alberta: https://mru.ca/4669d (Global News – Ritesh Narayan, faculty)

How can political parties distance themselves from extreme members? Some experts weigh in: https://mru.ca/787 (Star Metro Calgary – Lori Williams, faculty)

Also worth noting

U of C creates Western Research Centre to make Glenbow archives more accessible: https://mru.ca/f7cb (Calgary Herald)

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U of C Australian Football Club brings university championship to Calgary: https://mru.ca/670 (The Gauntlet)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Calgarians vote NO to bid for Olympics 2026: https://mru.ca/c4a0 (Calgary Herald – Duane Bratt, faculty)

What result do you want in an Olympic bid?: https://mru.ca/92d4 (CBC Radio, Alberta at Noon, Nov. 13 – David Finch, faculty)

City-wide reaction to Calgary’s vote to host the 2026 Olympics: https://mru.ca/50c (Calgary Herald – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Olympic bid: What happens now?: https://mru.ca/4131 (CBC News at 11 – Lori Williams, faculty)

Does Calgary Really Want the Winter Olympics? Does Anyone?: https://mru.ca/74d3 (New York Times – David Finch, faculty)

Senior staffers’ spending is four times higher than reported — and Calgary taxpayers are getting stuck with the bill: https://mru.ca/e5d1 (Star Metro Calgary – Sean Holman, faculty)

Robocalls and emails: Last-minute campaigning before 2026 Games vote: https://mru.ca/e281 (CTV News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Why are so many mountains in Kananaskis named after British warships from the First World War?: https://mru.ca/ab8f (Star Metro Calgary – Geoff Jackson, faculty)

Also worth noting

Opinion: Tuition freeze won’t leave institutions in the cold: https://mru.ca/24f (Edmonton Journal – Marlin Schmidt, advanced education minister)

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MRU in the news

Calgary philanthropist behind Field of Crosses receives MRU honorary degree: https://mru.ca/da64 (Vitreo – Murray McCann, honorary degree recipient)

Students/experts/alum in the news

To bid or not to bid: https://mru.ca/a86 (CBC, The National, Nov. 12, 27:20 – David Finch, faculty)

A different approach to donating to charity?: https://mru.ca/a5ff (CTV News – James Stauch, faculty)

Nelson: In Calgary another war raged as vets returned: https://mru.ca/4146 (Calgary Herald – William Pratt, faculty)

Crime is up in Calgary — but still not as bad as it was in the late 1990s and early 2000s: https://mru.ca/171b (CBC News – Doug King, faculty)

Crime has surged but Calgary remains safe: https://mru.ca/a3d94 (CBC Radio news – Doug King, faculty)

Bid Corp: Olympics could mean changes to McMahon: https://mru.ca/95b36 (TSN, The Canadian Press – David Legg, faculty)

First look at Olympic hub around McMahon Stadium revealed: https://mru.ca/c8b6 (CBC News – David Legg, faculty)

The week in Canadian politics: https://mru.ca/f302 (CTV News Channel – Lori Williams, faculty)

Bernier introduces new People’s Party of Canada to Calgary in first Alberta rally: https://mru.ca/7ed5 (Star Metro Calgary – Lori Williams, faculty)

United Conservative Party holds comfortable lead heading into Alberta spring election: poll: https://mru.ca/c821 (Global News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Jessica Clark: “I love what I do and who I work with so it doesn’t feel like work most of the time.”: https://mru.ca/513 (Calgary Journal – Jessica Clark, alumna)

Also worth noting

Central Albertans can help shape Red Deer College’s new identity: https://mru.ca/c07d (Red Deer Advocate)

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Indigenous Fashion Week, Otahpiaaki: https://mru.ca/fba5 https://mru.ca/c98 (CBC News at 6, Nov. 8 28:10)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Care or confusion? 3 organizations vie for veterans food donations ahead of Remembrance Day: https://mru.ca/c944 (Global News – James Stauch, faculty)

Calgary Paralympics could push accessibility standards forward, advocates say: https://mru.ca/92ca (Star Metro Calgary – David Legg, faculty)

What the new U.S. political landscape means for Canada: https://mru.ca/193e (Global News – David Taras, faculty)

Democrats will move to dig up dirt on Trump: https://mru.ca/417 (CHQR 770, Global News – David Taras, faculty)

David Taras talks to . . . Ian Brodie: https://mru.ca/5e4e (CMRU – David Taras, faculty; Broadcast Media Studies students)

Homegrown saxophonist Oliver Miguel hailed as a trailblazer by Calgary’s National Music Centre: https://mru.ca/8c4d (LiveWire Calgary – Oliver Miguel, alumnus)

Also worth noting

U of C appoints Ed McCauley new president and vice-chancellor: https://mru.ca/267 (Calgary Herald)

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Calgary conference promotes Indigenous fashion: ‘A story behind every design’: https://mru.ca/5e13 (Global News – Otahpiaaki, Veronica Marlowe, student)

Get Your Family Moving! Guide to Family-Friendly Recreation Facilities in Calgary & Area: https://mru.ca/5452 (Family Fun Calgary – MRU Recreation)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Amanda Hamilton Says This Restaurant Has Some of Her Favourite Design Finds: https://mru.ca/c6a1 (Avenue Magazine – Amanda Hamilton, alumna)

How hosting the Paralympic Games in 2026 could impact accessibility in Calgary: https://mru.ca/206c (Global News – David Legg, faculty)

New central Alberta government media line draws criticism from experts: https://mru.ca/7fd6 (Star Metro Calgary – Sean Holman, faculty)

Panelists weigh in on potential Olympic bid at town hall: https://mru.ca/380d (Calgary Herald – David Finch, faculty)

Watch CBC Calgary’s Olympic plebiscite town hall from 6:30 to 8 p.m. MT: https://mru.ca/8135 (CBC Calgary, – David Finch, faculty)

Also worth noting

Editorial: Tuition caps come with a cost: https://mru.ca/26a4 (Edmonton Journal)

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From cannabis to dinosaurs, online classes cover it all: https://mru.ca/6a3 (Globe and Mail – Brad Mahon, dean; Kayden Abel, student)

Big questions about mental health spending should NDP government lose next election: https://mru.ca/082 (Calgary Journal – David Taras, faculty; Kandi McElary, Mirjam Knapik, Wellness; Shayla Breen, Amanda LeBlanc, SAMRU)

MRU kicks off 31st annual Season of Caring: https://mru.ca/bf7a  (660 News – SAMRU)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Discussing crime rates in Canadian communities: https://mru.ca/5b0 (CBC Radio, The Homestretch – Doug King, faculty)

If Calgary votes no in the 2026 Olympic plebiscite, what’s next?: https://mru.ca/afc1 (Global News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

MLA for Calgary East removed from NDP caucus: https://mru.ca/6af (CBC Radio – Lori Williams, faculty)

Well known and respected Cochranite receives national volunteerism honour: https://mru.ca/bc16 (Cochrane Now – David Legg, faculty)

Paralympics benefit accessibility: https://mru.ca/5748 (Global News Morning – David Legg, faculty, full segment unavailable)

NDP had no choice but to turf backbencher from caucus, political analyst says: https://mru.ca/7ec (CBC News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Can we create changemakers by design?: https://mru.ca/aa2 (UToday – James Stauch, faculty)

Also worth noting

Proposal for new UBC real estate development draws community opposition: https://mru.ca/4386 (Vancouver Sun)

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Focusing on brands with stories to tell: https://mru.ca/c87 (Business in Calgary – Trico Changemakers’ Studio)

What you need to know to cast your vote on the Calgary 2026 Olympics bid: https://mru.ca/5f97 (Star Metro Calgary)

Calgary Olympic plebiscite: What you need to know to vote and be informed: https://mru.ca/2f2 (CBC News)

Courageous: Aksistoiyipaittapiiysinni. Hosted by Riley Kucheran: https://mru.ca/7e9 (Daily Hive)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Selling Calgary’s ‘new story’: https://mru.ca/96b7 (The Sprawl – David Finch, faculty)

Calgary MLA Robyn Luff removed from NDP caucus: https://mru.ca/8bb (Global News – Lori Williams, faculty)

NDP MLA Robyn Luff removed from caucus: https://mru.ca/8673  (660 News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

#VanLife: The Hashtag and the Reality: https://mru.ca/7f5 (Capilano Courier – Alana Keleigh, alumna)

Also worth noting

Reconciliation on campus: what’s the next step beyond inclusion?: https://mru.ca/d2c (Maclean’s)

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Calgary philanthropist behind Field of Crosses receives MRU honorary degree: https://mru.ca/c38 (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun – Murray McCann, honorary degree recipient; Stephen Price, dean)

Founder of Calgary’s Field of Crosses awarded honorary degree: https://mru.ca/d374 (Global News – Murray McCann, honorary degree recipient)

Business leader and philanthropist Murray McCann celebrated at Mount Royal University: https://mru.ca/403  (660 News radio – Murray McCann, honorary degree recipient)

Calgary business leader and philanthropist awarded honorary degree: https://mru.ca/23fe (City News 660 News – Murray McCann, honorary degree recipient)

Questions about Olympic cost overruns remain as plebiscite looms: https://mru.ca/2d05 (Calgary Herald)

Universities’ plans around cannabis legalization focused on student awareness and safety: https://mru.ca/e21a (Globe and Mail – Steve Fitterer, VP)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Editorial: Time to do Olympics homework, Calgary voters: https://mru.ca/5d6c (Calgary Herald – David Finch, faculty)

Calgary’s multi-billion-dollar bid for 2026 Winter Olympics: What happened to the bid and what comes next: https://mru.ca/0e7 (Globe and Mail – Duane Bratt, faculty)

This week in Canadian politics: https://mru.ca/6cf (CTV News Channel – Lori Williams, faculty)

Also worth noting

Hate messages show up on University of Manitoba campus: https://mru.ca/68c9 (CBC News)

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MRU in the news

Economists break down Olympic bid’s economic impact ahead of vote, say don’t focus on the numbers: https://mru.ca/29a7 (Calgary Herald – Symposium held at MRU organized by David Legg and David Finch, faculty, with help from students)

2026 Olympics a chance ‘to tell a different story about Calgary,’ bid boss tells forum: https://mru.ca/014 (CBC News)

Debate over Olympics continutes: https://mru.ca/d2de (CBC News at 6)

Olympic debate heats up: https://mru.ca/79bf (City News)

Final push to the plebiscite: https://mru.ca/2222 (Global News)

Olympic symposium at MRU: https://mru.ca/cc72 https://mru.ca/9504 (CTV News)

Taxes going up, Olympics or not, says Calgary 2026 CEO: https://mru.ca/e361 (CBC Radio)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Advice for first-years from students who have been there: https://mru.ca/4f5a (Globe and Mail – Quinn Pelland, student)

David Taras talks to … Rachel Nicol: https://mru.ca/6098 (David Taras, faculty; MRU Broadcast Media Studies students)

‘Wide open’ race in Calgary-Mountain View as high-profile names crowd the ballot: https://mru.ca/ca2 (Calgary Herald – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Leaders In Canada’s Cannabis Industry Say It’s A Great Time For Women To Secure Jobs: https://mru.ca/94f (Huffington Post – Gill Pollard, faculty)

Also worth noting

U of R academic staff taking strike vote during ‘unworkable’ bargaining: https://mru.ca/a4b (Regina Leader-Post)

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MRU in the news

Murray McCann honoured with degree from MRU: https://mru.ca/0c3d https://mru.ca/4ab9 CTV News-  Oct. 31, 6:00 – Murray McCann, honorary degree recipient)

New Calgary Public Library opens: https://mru.ca/3657  (660 News, City News)

Olympic panel billed as crucial place for answers: https://mru.ca/f68f (Global News)

Olympic plebiscite to go ahead; symposium at MRU to hear from yes and no sides: https://mru.ca/1ce6 (CTV Morning News)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Donar dollars debate: https://mru.ca/5be2 (CTV News – James Stauch, faculty)

Olympic bid confusion: https://mru.ca/519 (CTV2 Alberta Prime Time – Duane Bratt, faculty)

New Alberta Legislation Would Improve Intervention Services For Indigenous Families: https://mru.ca/6b84 (Alberta Native News – Peter Choate, faculty)

Also worth noting

Active learning classroom under construction at University of Saskatchewan: https://mru.ca/3fd (Global News)

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