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Homeowners seeking a way out of high-interest debt will shoulder the biggest burden from the federal government's recently-announced steps to toughen up mortgage lending, according to a Prince George mortgage broker.

The sister of a Highway of Tears victim encouraged former B.C. Supreme Court Justice Wally Oppal to visit the small towns along the stretch when the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry begins formal hearings later this year.

Prince George and area residents are encouraged to sign up early for this year's Relay for Life event.

A gangster who is facing deportation back to his country of birth at the end of this month is reportedly back in Prince George after he was released last week by immigration officials into the custody of his brother who also has ties to the city's ga

By the end of today, snow removal crews will be finished all residential areas hit by snowfalls prior to the Thursday night dump and have already begun the four-day cycle to sweep up the snow that fell Thursday.

The sister of a the Highway of Tears victim encouraged former B.C. Supreme Court Justice Wally Oppal to visit the small towns along the stretch when the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry begins formal hearings later this year.

The Port of Prince Rupert's container terminal has been ranked as the fastest growing in North America and No. 8 in the world.

Kenny Blues Boss Wayne will be performing at the Legion, 1335 7th Avenue Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 and are on sale at Books & Co. and at the Legion bar. Coldsnap Festival presents Adonis Puentes Band Friday at 8 p.m. at the Ramada.

Prince George RCMP hit the jackpot Jan. 19 when they arrested a local man who had stolen a Mazda pickup truck from the Superstore parking lot.

Highway 16 East is reduced to single-lane alternating 20 kilometres west of Slim Creek where a vehicle recovery is taking place according to the Drive B.C. website. The posting was last updated at 11:28 a.m.