Aaron McArthur

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• Leave for B.C. child killer sparks call for change at political level

  In late September, Shane Ertmoed, who is serving a life sentence, was granted a 60-day unescorted temporary absence from prison to take cooking classes.

  Crime

  Oct 8
• Convicted B.C. child killer granted 60-day unescorted leave to take cooking classes

  Heather's mother, Jody Aspin, told Global News she was outraged to learn of the parole board's decision and said she is made to continuously suffer.

  Crime

  Sep 25
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• Owner of so-called ‘Hillbilly Houseboat’ speaks about invention

  Emilio Gilpo says his so-called "Hillbilly Houseboat" is a prototype that he is testing on the Nicomekl River in Surrey near Portage Park.

  Politics

  Sep 14
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• Suspicious fires in abandoned Sechelt neighbourhood put residents on edge

  The fires were reported in the Seawatch neighbourhood around 10 a.m. Saturday, but firefighters were forced to watch as the homes burned for hours, as the area is off-limits.

  Fire

  Sep 8
• Canada sees small bump in international visitors during FIFA World Cup, numbers show

  Arrivals from countries that had World Cup teams playing in Canada were up by just 33,000, mostly from Australia, Panama and Germany.

  Economy

  Aug 24
• B.C. First Nations explore if nuclear power could meet province’s electricity needs

  B.C. is expecting a surge in electricity demand over the next two decades. While the province is betting on wind and solar, First Nations say they're exploring every option.

  Economy

  Jul 17
• Mining industry takes issue with B.C. government extending pause on new mineral claims

  The government says it needs more time to complete land-use planning and determine where future mining and conservation can occur.

  Politics

  Jun 4
• B.C. family whose 10-year-old died in boating accident still pushing for change

  Lionel's mother is turning her family's loss into advocacy, working with municipal and federal agencies to reduce conflict on the water and to get new legislation passed.

  Canada

  Jun 1
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• B.C. government’s DRIPA legislation at centre of court challenge

  Three years ago, the Líl̓wat Nation purchased a majority stake in a hydro plant near Whistler, which has enough electricity to power 3,500 homes.

  Politics

  May 19
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• Family decries sentence for man convicted in fatal stabbing of teen on Surrey bus

  Kaden Mintenko, 23, who was found guilty of manslaughter, was sentenced to eight years in prison.

  Crime

  May 12
• ‘Stop the Squeeze’ campaign wants B.C. to remove expanded PST

  The GVBOT says the change will increase costs not just for those services but for all businesses, at a time when the B.C. economy is already on shaky ground.

  Economy

  May 4
• Canada denies entry to Iranian football boss, but initially was granted permit

  Negar Mojtahedi broke the story that Taj was on his way to the FIFA congress in Vancouver on Thursday, but was put back on a plane shortly after landing in Toronto.

  Canada

  Apr 29
• Canadian Gastrointestinal Society calling out B.C. for being slow to approve drugs

  The GI Society claims that in many cases, a doctor will prescribe an older medication and tell the patient to throw it out, sometimes multiple times.

  Health

  Apr 27
• Nanaimo First Nation sends strongly worded letter to city over proposed development

  Nanaimo Forest Products owns a parcel of land near Nanaimo and the company wants to build an industrial park on one part of the property, with another section zoned as parkland.

  Perspectives

  Apr 24
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• Surrey residents say vacant properties attracting vandalism and crime

  Early Wednesday morning, a fire broke out at one of the buildings, but neighbours say there have been many issues over the last few years.

  Crime

  Apr 23
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• B.C. loses more jobs in March, unemployment rate highest in a decade

  The unemployment rate in British Columbia is now 6.7 per cent, which is the highest in a decade, except for the height of the COVID pandemic.

  Economy

  Apr 10
• B.C. property tax expert warns seniors about changes to deferral program

  The provincial government allows eligible homeowners to defer their annual property taxes, essentially taking out a loan that is repaid when the home is sold.

  Economy

  Apr 2
• Former B.C. fugitive says during sentencing he is sorry and ‘not in a glib way’

  Conor D'Monte, who pleaded guilty to conspiring to kill the Bacon brothers more than 15 years ago, will spend less than eight years behind bars.

  Crime

  Apr 1
• Condo pre-sales in Metro Vancouver plummeting, experts say

  B.C. Housing Minister Christine Boyle says she's meeting with the federal housing minister this week and says B.C. should be treated as well as Ontario.

  Economy

  Mar 31
• Suspect in fatal stabbing outside Vancouver Starbucks tells victim’s family, ‘I’m really sorry’

  Inderdeep Singh Gosal pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in the 2023 death of 37-year-old Paul Schmidt outside the Starbucks at Granville and Pender streets.

  Crime

  Mar 12
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• Latest B.C. budget most unpopular since Gordon Campbell’s 2010 budet: poll

  The poll, from Innovative Research Group, found that this budget was the most unpopular since former premier Gordon Campbell's budget in 2010.

  Politics

  Mar 9
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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
• 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
• 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