Dan McGarvey

Journalist

Dan McGarvey is a mobile journalist focused on filing stories remotely for CBC Calgary’s web, radio, TV and social media platforms, using just an iPhone and mobile tech. His work is used by mobile journalism (mojo) trainers and educators around the world. Dan is largely focused on under-reported communities and issues in Calgary and southern Alberta. You can email story ideas and tips to Dan at dan.mcgarvey@cbc.ca.

Latest from Dan McGarvey

Natural gas prices expected to rise, helping producers but increasing home heating costs

Natural gas producers in Alberta expect that a colder winter, followed by a new Canadian LNG export project coming online in 2025, will see prices head upwards after a forgettable summer — and that could mean higher heating bills for consumers.

Calgary's need for new indoor soccer facilities highlighted by record growth, says CMSA

The Calgary Minor Soccer Association says more indoor turf facilities are needed to keep up to the sport's record growth in the city.

Cougar attack south of Calgary has family on alert after dog mauled

A family pet is recovering after being attacked by a cougar on a rural driveway southwest of Calgary on Sunday.

Will an influx of online gambling operators in Alberta spell disaster for local charities?

There are concerns that an influx of private gambling operators could drain cash from charities in Alberta and leave traditional casinos struggling to compete.

Food bank for pets helping ease cost-of-living pressures for S.E. Calgary residents

An outdoor food bank just for pets is helping residents in a southeast Calgary community struggling with the rising cost of living in the city.

African, Caribbean seniors treated to makeovers to help fight loneliness

A grassroots organization in Calgary that supports seniors from African and Caribbean backgrounds has been giving them makeovers at New Horizon Mall, just north of the city.

Waterton businesses ready for bounce-back summer tourism season

Businesses in Waterton say they're hoping for a hot and profitable summer ahead as they finally put the pandemic and the 2017 Kenow wildfire behind them.

Foothills residents form collective to provide Alberta beef to rural food banks

A new grassroots non-profit is hoping to act as a conduit between ranchers and rural food banks, which are facing record demand for their services.

Hotter, drier summers in future are the biggest stressor for Calgary's 7 million trees

Tree experts in Calgary say the changing climate and drought conditions are the biggest factors when it comes to the future health of the city's non-native trees.

Electronic billboards will share public artworks across Calgary

A new project is shining a spotlight on artwork from the City of Calgary's public art collection.