Podunk Below the Masthead for August

A daily look at the BIG TYPE headline of the Podunkian Daily News. We'll list that day's BIG STORY, the one the Daily puts out in the big type just below it's masthead, for all Podunkians to ponder. There will be a link to this feature on the right hand side of the blog. Unfortunately there will be no link to the stories, as . Now you just end up at a dead end, asking you to go purchase your paper for (as Paul Harvey would say) the rest of the story.

August 31--LOCAL MAN HONOURED WITH NATIONAL AWARD--A member of the Canadian Coast Guard based in Prince Rupert, long time resident Les Palmer, is set to receive the Cross of Valour in October. (see story here)

August 30--BUREAUCRATS BLAMED AS FISH GO UNCAUGHT--Waiting for an answer from DFO and the Provincial Environment department on another sockeye opening is making folks rather anxious around the city (see story here)

August 29--COHO DERBY IS 'ON TARGET' SAYS WISHART--Just past the halfway mark for the Great Northern Salmon Classic and organizers claim it's doing just about what they expected for the community. (see story here)

August 28--CHURCH GROUPS PUTTING FAITH IN ABILITY TO UNITE--Plans for a conference on World Religions in Prince Rupert near completion, as the September 15th conference gets closer. (see story here)

August 25--SONIA DEAL STILL AFLOAT BUT DELAYED SAYS FERRIES--The lengthy process to replace the sunken Queen of the North takes a little bit longer, with a delay in the purchase of a replacement vessel.(see story here)

August 24--URBAN FIRST NATIONS QUESTION NEW FUND--The Provincial Government creates a $100 million dollar New Relationship fund for rural and reserve areas, leaving Urban First Nations to question their place in the arrangements. (see story here)

August 23--CHOPPY WATER AHEAD AFTER CRUISE DECISION--Alaskans vote to tax cruise ship passengers and cruise lines, causing some concern for the BC industry.. (see story here)

August 22--COAST BANDS IN COURT TODAY OVER PORT PLANS--The Coast Tsmishian get their first of two days at the Supreme Court today, the first case to decide if the First Nations were given proper consultation over the project (see story here)

August 21--FERRY PLANS TO CAUSE FUTURE GROWING PAINS--The replacment vessels for BC Ferries Northern Fleet don't leave much in the way for future expansion of the service (see story here)

Augsut 18--ACTIVISTS STIR THE POT OVER CRAB FEAST--Animal rights activists target the SPCA's proposed Crab Boil fundraiser for action, effectively cancelling the plans. (see the story here)


August 17--NATIVE FISHERMEN SAY DERBY TALKS MISSING--First Nations representatives join those criticizing the organizational plans of the Great Northern Salmon Classic (see story here)

August 16--POOR FISHING SEASON HAS MANY STRUGGLING--A poor salmon season stands to send many Rupertites onto the welfare rolls this winter (see story)

August 15--PLAIN SAILING SO FAR AS PORT SHAPES UP--Construction continues on time and on budget at the Fairview Container Port, the Daily news takes us on a tour of the latest developments (see story here)

August 14--TERRY FOX SENSATION IS HITTING THE ROAD--Jim Terrion makes plans to move away from Prince Rupert, but still intends to return each year for the Rupert Terry Fox Run (see story here)

August 11-CRUISE SECTOR'S NEW WAVE OF OPPORTUNITY--The cruise season reaches the half way mark and new challenges arise for locals hoping to make their money off the big ships in the harbour (see story here)

August 10-LONG WAIT FOR JUSTICE MAY FINALLY BE OVER--Welcome news for a Prince Rupert family as Vancouver Island police release details in the arrest of a suspect in the murder of a former Prince Rupert resident. (see story here)

August 9-PORT EDWARD COUNCILORS ATTACK FISHING DERBY--The controversy over the Great Northern Salmon Classic continues, as Port Edward registers its objections. (see story here)

August 8-SHUTDOWN MAY HURT MILL CLOSER TO HOME--The shutdown of the Terrace Lumber Company may have repercussions with the start up plans of the Sun Wave Pulp Company. The Daily had the details in a front page story (see story here)

August 4--SPECULATION RIFE AS MALL PROJECT GROWS--The Daily provides an update of sorts on the not yet started shopping mall of Highway 16. (see story here)

August 3--CANADA URGED TO CONTINUE ITS ISRAELI SUPPORT--The Daily News pulls on its foreign correspondent trench coat and brings us news of a war in the Middle East. (see story here)

August 2--SPORT FISHING FANS HOOKED ON FISH DERBY--Day one of the Great Northern Salmon Classic Derby is in the books and the Daily news has all the details (see story here)

August 1--GOLFERS DRIVE WOLF PACK OFF THE FAIRWAY--The wolves have returned to Prince Rupert bolder and more numerous than in the past, causing all sorts of concern among the populace. The Daily News had details of the latest meeting of the tennants of Kaien Island. (see story here)