Aaron McArthur

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• Veteran paramedic testifies he couldn’t tell Myles Gray’s ethnicity due to bruising

  On Thursday, defence counsel for Birzneck tried to point to other factors that may have caused the swelling in Myles Gray's head and neck.

  Crime

  Mar 6
• B.C. small businesses suffered worst sales decline in Canada, report states

  The report by Xero Small Business Insights says that small business sales fell 8.2 per cent in B.C., which was double the national average of 4.1 per cent.

  Economy

  Mar 4
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• Parents of 4-year-old killed in Horseshoe Bay bus crash still waiting for answers

  After months in the hospital and dozens of surgeries, Silvana has recovered enough to go home and may be able to leave GF Strong in March.

  Canada

  Feb 26
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• B.C. shooting raises school safety issue — should students ‘run, hide and fight’?

  Schools across B.C. conduct regular drills for earthquakes, fire and lockdowns and the Ministry of Education recommends that schools have two lockdown drills per year.

  Education

  Feb 11
• Prince Rupert man feared a ‘hit’ had been ordered before his family’s death, inquest hears

  Police 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.

  Crime

  Feb 2
• Discovery of 2 skulls on Kamloops property leads to debate over B.C. property rights

  A private landowner was excavating their Kamloops property in June to make a community garden for seniors when they unearthed two human skulls.

  Politics

  Jan 19
• Canada-China trade deal framed as a win for B.C.’s economy

  Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new deal with Beijing on electric vehicles and canola at the end of a high-profile trip on Friday.

  Economy

  Jan 16
• B.C.’s older clinic funding model ending in 2026 but not all doctors agree

  The 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.

  Health

  Dec 23, 2025
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• Frustration over flooding closing Highway 1 in Abbotsford, with no federal funding in sight

  Following 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.

  Traffic

  Dec 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.

  Sports

  Dec 5, 2025
• 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.

  Politics

  Dec 3, 2025
• 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.

  Economy

  Nov 24, 2025
• Sinking McBarge in Fraser River blocking B.C. company’s chance to expand

  John "Archie" Anjo wants to expand his business to the Maple Ridge waterfront, but the once proud floating junk food palace is now just junk.

  Politics

  Nov 21, 2025
• 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.

  Environment

  Nov 17, 2025
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• Extortion threats against B.C. lawyers prompt society to send out message

  Canada’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.

  Crime

  Nov 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.

  Economy

  Nov 3, 2025
• ‘Where’s that care?’ Group says Lapu Lapu victims need more government support

  According 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.

  Canada

  Oct 3, 2025
• B.C. boy sues Roblox, claiming it is addictive for children

  The notice of claim alleges the defendants designed Roblox with the core goal of maximizing user engagement, play duration, and in-game expenditure.

  Tech

  Sep 24, 2025
• 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.

  Economy

  Sep 5, 2025
• U.S. Indigenous group sues B.C. government, alleging discrimination

  The 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.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2025
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• Strike fears hit B.C. cannabis industry, with 2022 disruption still fresh in mind

  Job 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.

  Economy

  Sep 2, 2025
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• Celebration of Light’s funding woes a sign of trouble for arts and culture sector

  The 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.

  Economy

  Jul 25, 2025
• Hollywood North looks East in bid to diversify amid U.S. uncertainty

  Amid 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.

  Economy

  Jul 18, 2025
• Well-known alleged Vancouver gang leader arrested in the U.S. for wide-scale drug bust

  According 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.

  Crime

  Jul 15, 2025
• ‘Who really is in charge of the waterways?’: B.C. boy’s death prompts call for change

  Lionel 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.

  Canada

  Jul 11, 2025