ICE and Border Patrol nab six undocumented immigrants

The Border Patrol (Blaine Sector) announced on social media that its agents helped arrest six undocumented immigrants in Whatcom and Skagit counties on January 26. Border Patrol assisted U.S. …

Friday, January 31

Going, going, gone!

The sudden appearance of a chain link fence at the end of English Bluff Road in Tsawwassen blocking access to the border had local residents and Canadian media buzzing the week of January 16. Who put …

Friday, January 31
Orca corner

Local orcas gain more protection

A new state law went into effect on January 1 requiring boaters in Washington waters to stay 1,000 yards away from Southern Resident killer whales (SRKW). The state legislature passed the new …
Friday, January 31

How To Tell Orcas Apart

Southern Resident (SRKW) and Transient (also known as Bigg’s) killer whales have several distinguishing characteristics, despite belonging to the same species. Here are the key differences: …
Friday, January 31
Monthly columns
    • Church News: February

      Trinity Church’s services this month are being offered by four different presiders: Reverends Jean Barrington (Lutheran), Bev Mar …

      Friday, January 31
    • In the Garden: February

      Gardens come in many shapes and sizes. They can be big or small, high maintenance or low, sunny or shady. They can be carpeted in grasses or …

      Friday, January 31
    • Library quick picks: February

      Bestsellers: Big Empty……………………………………….Robert Crais Water …

      Friday, January 31

Eagle sunrise

Friday, January 31
Rates on the rise

New PSE rates to increase by almost 20 percent in next two years

Point Roberts residents will see increases in their Puget Sound Energy (PSE) utility bills starting this month and continuing through next year. The Washington Utilities and Transportation …
Friday, January 31

GVWD increases water rates

The Greater Vancouver Water District has upped its price for supplying water to Point Roberts in 2025 but given the state of the Canadian dollar that shouldn’t affect residents. The …
Friday, January 31

New superintendent appointed

Following a 30-minute executive session on January 8, Point Roberts hospital district commissioners approved a motion by chair Stephen Falk to hire Oliver Javid Nouripour as district superintendent. …

Friday, January 31
Monthly updates
    • Letters to the Editor: February

      B.C. Premier Eby and the Editor: An appeal for retaliatory tariff exemption for Point Roberts, Washington, on a humanitarian basis: As …

      Friday, January 31
    • Seniors Point: February issue

      Wednesday, February 5: Pulled pork sandwich, chips, coleslaw and dessert. Friday, February 7: Baked salmon with lemon caper, quinoa, …

      Friday, January 31
    • Sheriff's reports: February issue

      January 3, 11:10 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Marine Drive. January 4, 7 p.m.: Alarm audible on Harbor Seal Drive. January 9, …

      Friday, January 31
    • Point by the numbers

      Fire Incidents for December 2024 (2023 figures following) Total calls (33): EMS calls (8), resulting in the following transports: …

      Friday, January 31
Strings and Things Music Festival 2024
S and Ts back for another year
Strings & Things will be back in 2025, bigger and bolder than ever We’re thrilled to announce Strings & Things Music Festival 2025! One day only: Saturday, July 12, from 2 to 10 …
Friday, January 31
The PRCAC is looking into the re-building of the stairs at Seabright that were taken out by a mudslide in December. See story in next week’s ePB.
Seabright stairs
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