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Aaron Guillen

Vancouver, Victoria
As seen in: Abbotsford News, CHEK-TV (Victoria, BC), Kelowna Capital News, Victoria News, Surrey Now-Leader, Nanaimo News Bulletin, Courtenay / Comox Valley Record, Nelson Star, The Morning Star (Vernon, BC), Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News and
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Aaron Guillen’s Biography

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Aaron is a Victoria-based journalist.

He holds a Diploma in Broadcast and Online Journalism from BCIT, where he graduated with honours, and a Certificate of Communications from Douglas College.

Aaron is the recipient of the OMNI Television Award in Broadcast Journalism for co-producing "Half-ipino", a short radio documentary about rediscovering his Filipino roots as a mixed-race person.

Aaron hosts Before I Die, a podcast that questions your own mortality, but in a fun way. He finds out what it…

Aaron Guillen’s Journalist Portfolio

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Black business owners in Victoria share first-hand experiences with racism

Black business owners in Victoria share first-hand experiences with racism

Nadia Mugeni dealt with various racial jokes from coworkers at her former job in Canada. "That was one of the…

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Some residents still don't feel safe nearly one year after prison escape

Some residents still don't feel safe nearly one year after prison escape

Tanya Young still thinks she hears noises outside her Metchosin home in the wee morning hours. It’s only b…

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CHEK News Demo Reel (June 2019)

CHEK News Demo Reel (June 2019)

Demo reel as a Multimedia Journalist at CHEK News in Victoria, BC in 2019.

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Before I Die with Aaron Guillen

Before I Die with Aaron Guillen

"Before I Die with Aaron Guillen" is a podcast that questions your own mortality, but in a fun way. Aaron fin…

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Highlands family plans to rebuild after losing home, three dogs to devastating fire

Highlands family plans to rebuild after losing home, three dogs to devastating fire

It was Oct. 3 when Sara Stirling got a call at work from her neighbour, saying that smoke was coming from her…

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'I feel like I'm in a movie': Victoria woman shares quarantine experience after cruise ship outbreak

'I feel like I'm in a movie': Victoria woman shares quarantine experience after cruise ship outbreak

It was an overdue time to rest and relax, but now Melanie Sibbitt might need a vacation from her vacation. Th…

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Articles

‘Should not have happened’: new documents outline potentially catastrophic failures in Danbrook One design

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By Aaron Guillen
| Capital Daily Verified
Municipal Investigative In-depth examination of a single subject requiring extensive research and resources. What went wrong with Langford’s tallest high-rise, and how tenants were allowed to move into an unsafe building Get the news and events in Victoria, in your inbox every morning. Thank you! Your submission has been received! Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form. Hey Westshore dweller! Want more news and investigations from your backyard?
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Lexi’s legacy: Why a Greater Victoria family hasn’t given up hope to cure a rare disease

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By Aaron Guillen
| Capital Daily Verified
At nine months old, Lexi Townsin wasn’t trying to crawl; in fact, she seemed afraid to put any weight on her wrists. It was the first clue for her mom, Cheryl-Lynn, that something was wrong. The memories of Lexi’s first birthday weren’t of balloons and cake for Cheryl-Lynn and her husband, Troy. It was the day the family found out Lexi was suffering from juvenile arthritis. Although doctors explained that there wasn’t a specific cause for the disease, Cheryl-Lynn was still unsatisfied.
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How a Sooke family fell through the cracks and into hidden homelessness

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By Aaron Guillen
| Capital Daily Verified
Tears welled up in Jess Alford's eyes as she held her sobbing daughter Morgana in the back seat of her car. Just moments before, the six-year-old was full of energy, off of the high from a playdate with her sister and close friends. Any ounce of joy that was brought into the Alfords’ family car had just been erased with an innocent, yet simple question: “So are we going home now?” Jess’ heart dropped.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Staff Reporter at The Other Press, Douglas College

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Geronimo Stilton is the only correct answer.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Being a journalist means you are a master storyteller. Tell a story and make it worthwhile.

Awards

OMNI Television Award in Broadcast Journalism

2018 - Short Radio Documentary

Aaron produced 'Half-ipino', a short radio documentary about rediscovering his Filipino roots as a mixed-race person.

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