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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Indigenous renaming initiatives in B.C.
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Select Vancouver ‘view cones’ could disappear amid proposed review
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Associate of slain B.C. Sikh leader confirms threats to his life
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B.C. physician assistants to work in ER’s
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New poll shows strong support for NDP, slumping BC United Party
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Hollywood North awaits end to writers strike
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B.C. schools look to embrace artificial intelligence
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Suspicious fires plague Nanaimo
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Study finds ‘staggering’ impact of short-term rentals
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Complicated connections, Sikh separatism in B.C.
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B.C. wildfires: Most of Peachland placed on evacuation alert
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Vancouver city council passes new densification rules
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North America’s first supervised injection site turns 20
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Details on B.C. rollout of new COVID-19 vaccine coming soon
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Reaction to B.C. premier’s plan for wildfires task force
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20,000 Sunshine Coast residents under water restrictions
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Extreme drought a ‘sleeping giant’ climate disaster
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North Shuswap homeowners tour fire-damaged community
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Metro Vancouver studies ways to speed rental home construction
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Long weekend ferry cancellations caused by car accident
Author Archives
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Associate of slain B.C. Sikh leader says he was also warned of threat to his lifeGurmeet Singh Toor sits on the executive committee of the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara where Hardeep Singh Nijjar served as president before his death.CrimeSep 29
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New poll gives BC NDP big lead, BC United and BC Conservatives tied for 2ndThe poll, conducted by Research Co., found David Eby's NDP with 48 per cent support, while B.C.'s two opposition parties on the right were tied around 20 per cent.PoliticsSep 26
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B.C. film sector cautiously optimistic that Hollywood strike could be drawing to a closeInsiders in the B.C. industry say crews could be back to work within weeks once the striking writers and actors settle their dispute with Hollywood production companies.EconomySep 25
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Illegal Boundary Bay crab fishing nets 4 men $287,000 in finesThe penalties came after Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) investigations into the commercial crab fleet operating in Boundary Bay, and several convictions in provincial court.EnvironmentSep 18
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Vancouver mayor says missing middle just a start, as critics say plan not bold enoughVancouver city council voted unanimously to change zoning and development bylaws to allow more "missing middle" housing that fills the gap between detached homes and apartments.PoliticsSep 15
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Could pre-fabrication be the key to unlocking B.C.’s housing supply crunch?A Metro Vancouver report argues the use of pre-fabricated components could cut the cost of new builds by up to 30 per cent, while speeding up construction by 20 to 50 per cent.EconomySep 5
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B.C. pledges development charge reform as housing crisis persistsIndustry critics say community amenity contributions, negotiated with developers to pay for things like daycares and parks, are adding to the already high cost of housing.PoliticsSep 1
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‘So forgotten’: No pandemic loan forgiveness for business owners in fire-razed LyttonMegan Fandrich's Klowa Art Café in Lytton was the place her daughter took her first steps. She now describes it as a "nice, burned up piece of property."PoliticsAug 11
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Wildfires force evacuations on both sides of B.C.’s Adams LakeWildfires on both sides of Adams Lake in the B.C. Interior have prompted evacuation orders as crews continue to battle the blazes over the long weekend.WeatherAug 7
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B.C. wildfires: Crews have challenging week battling winds, large firesAt Gun Lake, despite structure protection units on the scene, and some homeowners battling flames on their own the fire destroyed some homes and several outbuildings.FireAug 4
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Vancouver mulls reducing maximum detached house sizes to boost densityThe City of Vancouver is looking at the idea of reducing the maximum size of new detached homes as a way of promoting laneway home and multiplex construction.CanadaAug 1
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B.C. hikers rescued from raging wildfire that sprung up in minutesAs the hiking group thought about running away down the backside of Bruce Mountain, out of nowhere a helicopter rose through the smoke.FireJul 27
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Residents of doomed Sunshine Coast subdivision facing looters, vandalsResidents of 14 properties in the Seawatch subdivision were forced to evacuate their homes in February 2019, when erosion and sinkholes rendered the subdivision unsafe.CrimeJul 19
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Phone records at B.C. murder trial show family’s desperate attempts to reach slain teenEvidence entered Friday included phone records from the victim's family, painting a picture of growing panic the longer the teen was missing.CrimeJul 7
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Lower Mainland real estate: Sellers will soon need to disclose multiple bidsStarting later this month, the three real estate boards in the region will formally require listing realtors to disclose the number of offers on a sale after a bid is accepted.PoliticsJul 6
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Vancouver homebuilder calls out city’s ‘broken system’ for renovation permitsA Vancouver homebuilder says getting the green light for a simple bathroom renovation can take weeks or months, and cost thousands of dollars before any actual work starts.PoliticsJul 5
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Squamish’s beloved Zephyr café to close at the end of summerThe Zephyr Café will be shutting down permanently at the end of September. The nearly 15-year-old business has earned a reputation as a cultural hub and meeting place.EconomyJul 3
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Compensation confusion for B.C. wildfire evacuees who drove to AlbertaThe government says there is an online tool where residents can receive e-transfers to cover expenses, but the evacuee and community both need to be registered.FireJun 28
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Noisy neighbours ordered to pay thousands over loud music complaintsFrom Feb. 5 to June 18, 2022, the applicants logged 20 different noise incidents with some lasting a few minutes long and some lasting several hours.LifestyleJun 23
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‘This is a crisis’: B.C. medical imaging clinics say they are facing financial pressure"They were long in the fall. They're even longer now. And if the community imaging clinics were to close... the effect would be significant."HealthJun 21
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Fraser Health board faces transparency questions over virtual board meetingsTuesday's meeting didn't touch on the well-publicized issues at Surrey Memorial Hospital, and featured questions from the public that were pre-screened.HealthJun 20
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Tourist businesses in Tofino reeling from ongoing wildfire-related road closureThe Ministry of Transportation says the soonest Highway 4 will reopen is June 24, and then only to single-lane alternating traffic until mid July.EconomyJun 14
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Debate over 80-storey tower in Burnaby with 14 levels of parkingAccording to Burnaby city councillor, Alison Gu, each parking stall in an underground car park can cost between 50 to 100 thousand dollars.PoliticsJun 13
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Strike vote underway for 7,000 terminal cargo movers in B.C., raising business concernsThe International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada and B.C. Maritime Employers Association have been working to negotiate a new contract since February.ConsumerJun 9
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Opposition leader calls for ‘urgency’ in Surrey Memorial Hospital upgradesBC United Leader Kevin Falcon and members of his caucus toured the hospital Thursday, and accused the province's health minister afterward of playing politics with the facility.PoliticsJun 8