Podunk-Below the Masthead (November)

A new feature to our little podunk site, 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 new feature on the right hand side of the blog. Unfortunately there will be no link to the stories, as the Daily has recently stopped posting its stories in full to the net. 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.


November 30, 2005 "THE SEARCH FOR CHIPMAN CONTINUES" -An examination of the mysterious disappearance of a northwest woman and possible connections to a previous string of disappearances. Something that have many in the Northwest thinking serial killer.

November 29, 2005 "HISTORIC VOTE BRINGS CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGN"- A recap of the developments in Ottawa that have the voters of Bulkley-Skeena facing a January election.
November 28, 2005 "PROTESTERS TARGET ENBRIDGE PIPELINE"- A story on the pressure being created by environmental groups to recommit to a west coast oil and gas moratorium.

November 25, 2005 "MLA'S STUDY FISH FARM ISSUE"- The Daily reports on the special commission on Aquaculture, which will feature a strong presence from the Northwest.

November 24, 2005 "MILL DEAL ENTERING THE FINAL STAGES"-- An examination of the latest news from the pulp mill, with Sun Wave Forest Products the prospective mill buyers looking to present their business plan to the Chinese government for approval next month.

November 23, 2005 "EX-RUPERTITE SLAMS 'NO SHOPPING' CLAIM"--The Daily gives unusually heavy coverage to a former Rupertite that spoke up in favour of Podunkian shopping options while on a recent Alaskan cruise. It seems that the on board cruise information people, aren't exactly pounding the tables with news of the shopping experience in Rupert. Frankly the highway of tears piece should have been the Big Black type story in today's paper.

November 22, 2005 "JOHN FURLONG INSPIRES STUDENTS TO DREAM BIG"-- A report of the visit of the CEO of the Vancouver 2010 committee to Prince Rupert on Monday.

November 21, 2005 "HERBIE RIDES AGAIN" - The Daily provides a glowing tribute to the re-election of Herb Pond as mayor of Podunk, the article when not remembering all things Herb, gave him a chance to express some of his expectations of the Podunk of tomorrow.

November 18, 2005 "POLICE WARN DRIVERS 'KILL YOUR SPEED'" - Information regarding the crackdown on poor winter driving skills by the Integrated Road Safety Unit in Prince Rupert. Including identifying the five areas of town where the worst driver behaviour is found.

November 17, 2005 "HEALTHY ADVICE IN STORE" - The Daily News does a story on local pharmacies and their plans to distribute a new Health Guide Handbook. Available locally it provides comprehensive health information for all members of the family.

November 16, 2005 "CRUISE FIRMS HEAD FOR RUPERT" - A look at the expected increase in passengers (all be it a marginal increase) as more Cruise firms make plans for the 2006 Cruise season. A seasonal industry in Rupert running from May to September. Expected growth next year is to be about 5% with major lines like Celebrity, Holland America, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Lines all planning stops in 2006.

November 15, 2005 "VISION FOR SCHOOLS SHARED" - The Daily News reviews the School trustee debate of Monday night, a debate that featured actual questions from the public at large. The eight candidates for the six positions outlined their strengths and ideas for School District 52.

November 14, 2005 "ELECTION MAY FORCE CHANGE TO EI RULES"- An examination at the current Employment Insurance regulations, which especially for workers in the fish industry could find many locals without any form of financial support this winter. Changes to the rules have found many in the industry with not enough time qualified to receive EI benefits over winter.

November 10, 2005 "MAYORAL CANDIDATES SQUARE OFF IN DEBATE"- A look back at the previous evenings debate at the PAC. Where the two candidates for Mayor tackled some of the issues of the day.

November 9, 2005 "MINISTER FULL OF OPTIMISM DURING VISIT" - A review of the visit of Economic Development Minister Colin Hansen to Podunk. Hansen arrived to project some positive thinking to Podunkians as part of his tour of the Northwest. He discussed the Ridley Terminal sale, the container port development, the Skenna Cel situation and mining plans for the area.

November 8, 2005 "MALL GOOD FOR TOWN" - claim --A review of the public meeting regarding development of a retail mall on Highway 16. The meeting held last night looked at the possible impact of a new shopping area outside of the usual 3rd Avenue corridor.

November 7, 2005 RUPERT TO GROW ITS OWN SOCIAL WORKERS-- A story about the launch of a Social Worker program in Prince Rupert, through UNBC. 19 students began their studies on Friday with a welcoming ceremony to the program.

November 4, 2005 BUS USERS TRY TO SAVE THREATENED SERVICE-- 12 angry people, converged on the public hearings called to explore Greyhound Canada's plans to reduce bus service to Podunk to one bus a day each way. The Daily examines the plan and the small but vocal outcry against the idea.

November 3, 2005 NORTHERN HEALTH SETS SIGHTS ON CANCER CARE-- An exploration of the plans of the Northern Health Authority to improve cancer treatment for Northern B. C. Residents in the coming years. With a report due out in December, it is the hope of the Health Authority to take the report and use it as a base for consultations with the public on what Northern BC residents would want to see as far as Cancer care goes.

November 2, 2005 U. S. URGED TO RETHINK BORDER SECURITY PLAN-- A look at the controversial passport plan under discussion in the USA, the Premiers of BC, Alberta and the Yukon, as well as the Governor of Alaska work together to try and impress on the U. S. Government to consider alternatives to the plan.

November 1, 2005 FIRST NATIONS SEND UNITED MESSAGE -- A story on how the Northwest BC First Nations are standing together, so as to send a unified message to the BC government. An explanation on the declaration, that they will stand together to protect their lands from rapid industrial development.