Wednesday, April 02, 2008

Podunk Below the Masthead April 2008

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.
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There will be a link to this feature on the right hand side of the blog.

On Wednesdays and Friday's you can access all the stories of the Daily News free on their website, on the remaining days you end up at a dead end, asking you to go purchase your paper, for (as Paul Harvey would say) the rest of the story.


APRIL 30--'STUNNING' BANNERS FLUTTER WITH PRIDE ALONG THIRD--The controversy over locally produced volunteer banners finally reaches a happy ending. (see story here)

APRIL 29-- PROPERTY TAXES RISE BY FIVE PERCENT AS BUDGET FIRMS UP--City Council sets in motion the plan to raise property taxes by five percent for 2008. (see story here)

APRIL 28--PINERIDGE FIRE FORCES KIDS TO NEIGHBOURING SCHOOLS-- A fire last week forces Pineridge students to finish off their school year in other schools (see story here)

APRIL 25-- PREMIER CAMPBELL SHOWERS PRAISE AND CASH ON RUPERT-- Premier Campbell comes to town with a cheque to go towards a Spirit Square in Mariner's Park (see story here)

APRIL 24-- CN BOSS BULLISH ABOUT PORT PROSPECTS FOR EXPANSION-- Canadian National expresses optimism for the future of the railroad through the Port of Prince Rupert (see story here)

APRIL 23-- TEACHERS SLAM 'TOP-HEAVY' SCHOOL DISTRICT AFTER CHANGES--Teachers in Prince Rupert express concern over recent School District 52 staffing changes (see story here)

APRIL 22-- TREASURED OFF-SHORE OASIS IS MADE A PROTECTED AREA-- An underwater sanctuary off the Charlottes is declared a protected area (see story here)

APRIL 21-- CIVIC PRIDE SLAMS 'ARROGANT' CITY FOR LACK OF CONSULTATION-- The flap over banners continued to percolate through the weekend (see story here)

APRIL 18--STUDENTS FEELING DEFLATED OVER BANNER PROJECT CHANGE--A local art project for School District 52 students turns into a political football for Prince Rupert city council (see story here)

APRIL 17--POWER LINE KEY TO NORTHERN PROSPERITY SAY SUPPORTERS--Plans to electrify the northern section of Highwy 37 get brought to the top of the pile with the promise of jobs and development for the region. (see story here)

APRIL 16--COUNCIL MULLING TAX HIKE TO SUPPORT CRUCIAL SERVICES--Prince Rupert City Council floats the idea of yet another tax increase for local taxpayers (see story here)

APRIL 15--POND PUTS THE ALASKA FERRY DOCK ON THE PROVINCE’S RADAR--The Mayor recounts his efforts in attempting to have Victoria cover a portion of the repairs for the Alaska Ferry dock (see story here)

APRIL 14--CHILDREN ARE STARTING SCHOOL FACING HUGE HURDLES: STUDY--A study reveals that in Northwest BC there is a high vulnerability factor for children entering the school system, making Northwest BC one of the highest areas of the province where these vulnerabilities exist (see story here)

APRIL 11--GRIZZLY GUIDELINES AIMED AT PROTECTING KHUTZEYMATEEN--The goal is to not impact the habitat of the Khytzeymateen Grizzlies as local First Nations, wilderness tour operators and Government officials work on guidlines. (see story here)

APRIL 10--WIND FARM READY TO BREATHE LIFE INTO EMPLOYMENT SCENE--NaiKun wind begins to explain how their project will be positive force on the local employment scene (see story here)

APRIL 9--CITY WORKERS' NEW PAY DEAL BUYS FIVE YEARS OF CERTAINTY--City workers receive pay increases of 18.25% over five years (see story here)

APRIL 8--MP URGES OTTAWA: STAND UP TO FOREIGN BUSNESS OWNERS--Poor decisions when it comes to foreign ownership of Canadian businesses attracts the attention of the regions MP (see story here)

APRIL 7--REAL, ESTATE MARKET SLOWING BUT BUSY SEASON SET TO START --Sales slow but the listings continue to grow in the Prince Ruper real estate market (see story here)

APRIL 4--MOOSE LODGE MAY BE LOST AS MEMBERSHIP DWINDLES --The local outpost for the Loyal Order of the Moose may be at risk as the membership declines as does the viability of the organization. (see story here)

APRIL 3--MLA WANTS B. C. TO POWER-DOWN PRIVATE HYDRO PROJECTS--The NDP seek to have the province repeal aspects of Bill 30 and slow down the pace of development of independent power projects (see story here)

APRIL 2--SEA LICE SCIENTISTS CALL FOR PROTECTION OF WILD SALMON--A new study into the sea lice problem of coastal BC finds that the problem is spreading and measures are required to bring it under control (see story here)

APRIL 1--CITY WANTS VICTORIA TO HELP WITH REPAIRS TO FERRY DOCK--The City of Prince Rupert facing a million dollar bill for repairs to the Alaska Ferry Dock seeks out assistance from the Province (see story here)

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