Aaron McArthur
Reporter
Aaron joined Global BC in 2001 as a Reporter.Â
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.Â
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. Â
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.  Â
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.Â
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.Â
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Video Archives
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U.S DEA once again blames Canada for illegal fentanyl imports -
Sentencing in stabbing death of teen in Surrey -
New poll shows growing support for pipelines -
Surrey Langley Skytrain Milestone -
New Broadway closure set to last six months -
Vancouver-shot TV show moving to Los Angeles -
Business groups take aim at PST expansion -
Transportation problems could result in some suspects released while on trial -
Controversy and uncertainty over cancellation of contract for Burnaby Hospital redevelopment -
Iranian Soccer Federation executive not admitted into Canada -
Calls for better drug coverage in B.C. -
B.C. government urged to change requirements for inflammatory bowel disease drugs -
Reaction to expansion of Enbridge pipeline in B.C. -
BC First Nation enters debate over proposed Nanaimo development -
Surrey vacant property concerns -
First Nations oppose some First Nations treaties -
Canada’s inflation rate up again in March
Author Archives
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Family decries sentence for man convicted in fatal stabbing of teen on Surrey busKaden Mintenko, 23, who was found guilty of manslaughter, was sentenced to eight years in prison.CrimeMay 12
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‘Stop the Squeeze’ campaign wants B.C. to remove expanded PSTThe 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.EconomyMay 4
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Canada denies entry to Iranian football boss, but initially was granted permitNegar 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.CanadaApr 29
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Canadian Gastrointestinal Society calling out B.C. for being slow to approve drugsThe 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.HealthApr 27
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Nanaimo First Nation sends strongly worded letter to city over proposed developmentNanaimo 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.PerspectivesApr 24
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Surrey residents say vacant properties attracting vandalism and crimeEarly Wednesday morning, a fire broke out at one of the buildings, but neighbours say there have been many issues over the last few years.CrimeApr 23
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B.C. loses more jobs in March, unemployment rate highest in a decadeThe 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.EconomyApr 10
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B.C. property tax expert warns seniors about changes to deferral programThe provincial government allows eligible homeowners to defer their annual property taxes, essentially taking out a loan that is repaid when the home is sold.EconomyApr 2
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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.CrimeApr 1
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Condo pre-sales in Metro Vancouver plummeting, experts sayB.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.EconomyMar 31
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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.CrimeMar 12
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Latest B.C. budget most unpopular since Gordon Campbell’s 2010 budet: pollThe poll, from Innovative Research Group, found that this budget was the most unpopular since former premier Gordon Campbell's budget in 2010.PoliticsMar 9
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Veteran paramedic testifies he couldn’t tell Myles Gray’s ethnicity due to bruisingOn Thursday, defence counsel for Birzneck tried to point to other factors that may have caused the swelling in Myles Gray's head and neck.CrimeMar 6
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B.C. small businesses suffered worst sales decline in Canada, report statesThe 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.EconomyMar 4
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Parents of 4-year-old killed in Horseshoe Bay bus crash still waiting for answersAfter 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.CanadaFeb 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.EducationFeb 11
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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 22, 2025