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Deputies shot in February 2022 return to work

Two Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies who were shot in their heads in February 2022 have been cleared to return to work, WCSO spokesperson Deb Slater told The Northern Light in an … more

Sports roundup: Borderites return to conference play after winter break

Blaine High School winter sports were back in action this week and will continue regular conference competition through January. Girls basketball The Lady Borderites picked up their first wins … more

Parks district to seek input; considers new community center

The Point Roberts Park and Recreation District board is looking for public input on the direction the board should take as it considers possible new programs and infrastructure. Each board member has … more

A Look Back at the Year That Just Was

Ahhh, 2022. Some good times, some bad times, some ok times. At last we were able to get out and see each other and cross the border reasonably easier. Compared to 2020 and 2021, it was a banner year, … more

Sheriff's Reports – January issue

December 1, 12:24 a.m.: Assist citizen on Boundary Bay Road. December 1, 5:25 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident on Tyee Drive and Gulf Road. December 1, 5:27 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident injury on … more

Point by the numbers

Point Roberts clinic numbers for November 2022 (2021 figures following) Total 154(186); office visit 85(71); labs 7(16); PT/INR 5(8); telemedicine visit 19(29); Physical exams 1(0); skin clinic … more

Obituary – Patrick White

Patrick Gibson White January 30, 1953 – November 28, 2022 Beloved long-time Point Roberts local, husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, Patrick (Pat) Gibson White, 69, passed away … more

Library quick picks – January

Bestsellers: Dark Angel John Sanford Homecoming Kate Morton The Happy Place Emily Henry Racing the Night Robert Craig Movies: Black Adam Dwayne Johnson Tar Cate … more

Year in Review: Point Roberts Friends of the Library

Throughout 2022, the Friends of the Point Roberts Library continued to sponsor Saturday sessions of The Commons, despite the difficulties caused by Covid-19. Each weekend, anywhere from six to 30 … more

Year in Review: Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee

2022 was a year of transition for Point Roberts as the community gradually shifted its attention away from Covid-19-related border restrictions and its associated impacts to rebuilding, increasing … more

Crossings – January issue

Traffic into Point Roberts September 2022, with figures for 2021 following. September: personal vehicles 54,170 (11,094); personal passengers 73,114 (14,518); pedestrians 629 (81); commercial 454 … more

Year in Review: Point Roberts Park & Recreation

The Point Roberts Park and Recreation district had an eventful 2022 focused on community connection, engagement and maintaining the beauty of the land we are fortunate to steward. Some of the … more

Year in Review: Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce

The Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce (PRCOC) conducted over 400 media (print, radio, television, etc.) interviews over the past two years with local, national, and international media and met with … more

Year in Review: Point Roberts Historical Society

2022 was an eventful year for the Point Roberts Historical Society. We had the first eight of what will be close to 30 History Trail signs installed and have had a nice response to them. If you have … more

Year in Review: Point Roberts Library

The year began with much mask wearing, and much time spent helping folks complete ArrriveCan forms. Nonetheless, many visitors were able to return to enjoy the library once more. Then in June, the … more

Year in Review: Point Roberts PAWS

The resounding highlight of 2022 was the PAWS dog show, Every Dog’s A Winner. As our president and lead on this, Fran Rozyskie asserts, “It was pawsome! Forty-four beautiful and talented … more

Year in Review: Point Roberts Taxpayers Association

During the past year, the Point Roberts Taxpayers Association (PRTA) met monthly via Zoom with the exception of the in-person annual general meeting (AGM), held outdoors at Kiniski’s Reef … more

Year in Review: Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness

In 2022, Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness (PREP) continued to fulfill its mission to help the community and its residents to be better prepared and more self-sufficient in the face of natural … more

Year in Review: Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from your Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO)! The year 2022 offered both challenges and opportunities for the sheriff’s office, beginning with … more

It’s the Holiday Spirit in Point Roberts!

A Holiday Night Ride took place on December 4 and featured a visit from Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus (below and left).   Local kids had a chance to make their own presents during a gift … more
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