Aaron McArthur
Reporter
Aaron joined Global BC in 2001 as a Reporter.
He began his journalism career at a local television station, then known as UTV, and then moved Global Saskatoon as the weekend anchor and reporter and then Global Regina as the late-night anchor.
A graduate of the University of Victoria with a major in political science and a minor in history, he also graduated from BCIT’s broadcast journalism program.
From an early age, Aaron knew he wanted to work at Global News (then called BCTV). Growing up in Fernie, B.C., the television in the McArthur household was always on and always tuned to Global.
Aaron and his wife, former Global BC reporter Elaine Yong, are passionate supporters of organ donation awareness and the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. At less than a month old, their daughter Addison was the first baby to receive a heart transplant at BC Children’s Hospital.
When he is not working, you can find Aaron spinning his wheels on his bike or travelling around the world. Some of his favourite destinations include Hong Kong, Italy and Antarctica. But mostly, he loves spending time with his two children.
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Video Archives
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Inquest begins into deaths of Prince Rupert family -
Dual anti-ICE protests in Vancouver become one protest and one celebration -
Eby fired up at First Ministers’ meeting -
Federal government commits more resources to extortion violence -
Vancouver Island wood chip plant closure -
Port Alberni addresses another incident of racist vandalism -
B.C. premier defends decision on DRIPA -
B.C. premier speaks at natural resources forum -
Kamloops property owner faces huge costs after discovery of skulls -
B.C. reaction to tariff deal with China -
B.C. privacy commissioner orders City of Richmond to remove surveillance cameras -
B.C. to officially end drug decriminalization pilot program -
Prime Minister in Prince Rupert to meet with Coastal First Nations -
Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with Coastal First Nations in B.C. -
Kaiden Mintenko sentencing hearing -
UBC researchers tout stem cell breakthrough -
Eby asked to clarify post-criminalization drug policy -
Venezuela situation increasing pipeline approval pressure -
Maduro ouster could impact Canadian economy -
Plenty of Plates serving up hundreds of warm meals in the DTES
Author Archives
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Prince Rupert man feared a ‘hit’ had been ordered before his family’s death, inquest hearsPolice told the inquest Christopher Duong was known to officers and allegedly involved in the Prince Rupert drug trade before he was found dead with his wife and two young kids.CrimeFeb 2
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Discovery of 2 skulls on Kamloops property leads to debate over B.C. property rightsA private landowner was excavating their Kamloops property in June to make a community garden for seniors when they unearthed two human skulls.PoliticsJan 19
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Canada-China trade deal framed as a win for B.C.’s economyPrime Minister Mark Carney announced a new deal with Beijing on electric vehicles and canola at the end of a high-profile trip on Friday.EconomyJan 16
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B.C.’s older clinic funding model ending in 2026 but not all doctors agreeThe ministry says population-based funding has extremely high administrative requirements and costs, with providers spending more time on paperwork and less time on patient care.HealthDec 23, 2025
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Frustration over flooding closing Highway 1 in Abbotsford, with no federal funding in sightFollowing the flooding in 2021, the highway was closed for about a week and the provincial and federal governments promised to provide funding to upgrade infrastructure.TrafficDec 16, 2025
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Whitecaps future in Vancouver uncertain, MLS commissioner muses"We're in the business of delivering for those people who really want to have an MLS team they can love and embrace," Don Garber said.SportsDec 5, 2025
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B.C. business community urges government to kick-start ‘economic engine’ in 2026"We're asking for three things in particular," Alex McMillan, Interim CEO of the B.C. Chamber of Commerce, told Global News on Wednesday.PoliticsDec 3, 2025
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Canadian potash company Nutrien to build terminal in U.S. and not B.C.B.C. Premier David Eby said on Monday that he questions this decision as it would put a Canadian product at the mercy of the U.S. administration.EconomyNov 24, 2025
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Sinking McBarge in Fraser River blocking B.C. company’s chance to expandJohn "Archie" Anjo wants to expand his business to the Maple Ridge waterfront, but the once proud floating junk food palace is now just junk.PoliticsNov 21, 2025
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Cameras capture B.C. sea wolf raiding crab traps in first possible ‘tool use’'Our crews came in and said that, you know, something had been pulling our crab traps and taking the bait,' William Housty told Global News.EnvironmentNov 17, 2025
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Extortion threats against B.C. lawyers prompt society to send out messageCanada’s South Asian communities, including those in Surrey, have seen a wave of extortion-related threats and violence, with B.C. establishing a team dedicated to such cases.CrimeNov 14, 2025
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Push for Richmond property tax reassessments amid uncertainty around Cowichan case'In fairness, I think it would be hard to argue that these properties have not had their values affected by this decision,' Paul Sullivan with Ryan Tax Firm told Global News.EconomyNov 3, 2025
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‘Where’s that care?’ Group says Lapu Lapu victims need more government supportAccording to the Filipino BC, no level of government has committed to dedicated funding for programs and services to aid those most affected by the April 26 tragedy.CanadaOct 3, 2025
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B.C. boy sues Roblox, claiming it is addictive for childrenThe notice of claim alleges the defendants designed Roblox with the core goal of maximizing user engagement, play duration, and in-game expenditure.TechSep 24, 2025
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B.C.’s job slump continues with biggest losses in ‘Hollywood North’The unemployment rate is up a third of a per cent to 6.2 per cent, which is still below the national unemployment rate of 7.1 per cent.EconomySep 5, 2025
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U.S. Indigenous group sues B.C. government, alleging discriminationThe Sinixt has now filed two lawsuits seeking to be included in land use consultation for their traditional territory and to have their history included in the school curriculum.CanadaSep 3, 2025
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Strike fears hit B.C. cannabis industry, with 2022 disruption still fresh in mindJob action hasn't affected liquor and cannabis distribution so far but the industry still has fresh memories of a 2022 BCGEU strike that shut down distribution warehouses.EconomySep 2, 2025
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Celebration of Light’s funding woes a sign of trouble for arts and culture sectorThe Honda Celebration of Light puts on its final display on Saturday, but executive producer Paul Runnals said its not clear if organizers will be able to bring the event back.EconomyJul 25, 2025
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Hollywood North looks East in bid to diversify amid U.S. uncertaintyAmid trade uncertainty and tariff threats from the United States, B.C.'s film industry is casting its eyes across the Pacific as it looks for new production partners and projects.EconomyJul 18, 2025
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Well-known alleged Vancouver gang leader arrested in the U.S. for wide-scale drug bustAccording to an affidavit filed in U.S. District Court, Surrey gangster Opinder Singh Sian was at the centre of a vast conspiracy to import precursor chemicals from China.CrimeJul 15, 2025
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‘Who really is in charge of the waterways?’: B.C. boy’s death prompts call for changeLionel Hall was killed on June 7 when a speedboat struck two children who were being towed on an inner tube in Burrard Inlet off Cates Park in North Vancouver.CanadaJul 11, 2025
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Vancouver rent report shows rates coming down, but not for everyoneThe new report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says that increasing supply, sluggish job markets and declining migration are pushing rates down from last year.EconomyJul 8, 2025
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Sporting goods retailer Decathlon to close its Toronto-area stores this summerFrench sporting goods retailer Decathlon says it is closing its five Greater Toronto Area stores this summer.EconomyJun 25, 2025
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Slowing sales raise questions about B.C.’s electric vehicle mandateUnder B.C. law, 26 per cent of new vehicle sales must be electric vehicles by 2026, but industry analysts say that is increasingly unrealistic.PoliticsJun 20, 2025
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Use of Chinese steel delayed B.C.’s Pattullo Bridge replacement, industry advocate claimsThe new four-lane Pattullo replacement was originally meant to be complete by 2023, but is now slated to open later in 2025.EconomyJun 19, 2025