8-year prison term for man linked to 3D gun printing

A man linked to an illegal gun manufacturing operation in Langley and Abbotsford, that used 3D printing to make parts, has been sentenced to eight years in prison. Tyson Saverio Santolla was charged with five counts, including firearms manufacturing, three counts of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of a restricted firearm

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Feds, Bombardier in talks after Trump threatens to decertify Canadian-made aircraft

The federal government and Bombardier are in talks after U.S. President Donald Trump says he would be “decertifying” the company’s Global Express fleet and “all Aircraft made in Canada.” He has also threatened a 50-per-cent tariff on Canada for “any and all Aircraft sold into the United States.” Trump made the pronouncements Thursday (Jan. 29)

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B.C. putting limits on community FireSmart program as funds begin to run dry

With money beginning to run out, B.C is looking to stretch its community FireSmart fund as far as it can. As of Feb. 2, the province is temporarily altering the types of things communities can use FireSmart Community and Funding Supports money for and is creating a closed intake process. Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM)

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Police watchdog called in after First Nations youth found dead in Smithers

B.C.’s police watchdog is investigating after a First Nations youth was found dead on a walking trail the day after she was reported missing. The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. says it is looking for witnesses into the death of a First Nations youth who was found dead in Smithers on Dec. 27, 2025, according

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