As the United States and Canada trade another round of tariffs and import restrictions, former Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce president Brian Calder is asking Canada to carve out an exception for …
New “No Parking” signs along Gulf Road have prompted community members to look into how the signs were requested and why they were installed along the entire road. According to Mandy Feutz, …
Apples take the spotlight this Oct. 3 and 4 when the Point holds its annual Apple Harvest Festival. Celebrate our area’s fall bounty with music, crazy bingo outfits, food and more.  …

Annual remembrance cruise

Friday, September 25
Hundreds of American and Canadian civilians, first responders, law enforcement, military personnel and government officials gathered together beneath the shadow of the Peace Arch on Friday to …
Thursday, September 17
Whatcom County Parks is proposing a two-phase project to improve Maple Beach, including changes to the roadway and pedestrian area, additional amenities and improvements aimed at making the …
Friday, September 25
With trees being cut down in several areas of Point Roberts recently, including trees planted with taxpayer money along Tyee Drive, residents may be wondering when a permit is required to remove a …
Friday, September 25
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A 90th birthday bash celebrating Max Briand

The Briand family was overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support shown by the Point Roberts community during Max Briand's 90th birthday celebration on Sept. 5 at the Pier restaurant. Max …
Friday, September 25
    • Seniors Point

      Oct. 1: German brat, sauerkraut, roasted potatoes and fresh apples Oct. 7: Grilled ham and cheese, potato chips, garden salad and ice cream …

      Friday, September 25
    • Library quick picks: Oct.

      Bestsellers: The Birthing Tree Amanda Peters Pressure Depth Tom Clancy Before You Were Anne Jean Emiko Agrippa Robert Harris …

      Friday, September 25
    • Point by the numbers

      Fire incidents for August 2026 Total calls 65: EMS calls 12, resulting in the following transports: PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center …

      Friday, September 25
    • Crossings: Oct.

      July Traffic into Point Roberts for July 2026 (2025 numbers following): Total: 150,712 (151,415); pedestrians: 702 (850); personal …

      Friday, September 25
    • Church News: Oct.

      “This could be a good time!” — a hearty encouragement found in a prayer attributed to an unknown elder, from the Hopi Nation, Oraibi, …

      Friday, September 25

Spaghetti Dinner raises funds for a PR Food Bank

The Point Roberts Food Bank presented its raffle quilt to winner Patricia Johns during their Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser held August 29 at the community center. The quilt was made and donated by the …
Friday, September 25
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Under new policy, BC isn’t ‘falling back’ with us on Nov. 1 
On Nov. 1 the clocks will fall back in Point Roberts to Pacific Standard Time, but not in B.C. This change to asynchronicity between the province and Washington state has been anxiously awaited since …
Yesterday at 2:18 PM
The Whatcom County ballot box at Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street.
Candidates on Nov. 3 ballot answer our questions: Extended version
Ahead of this year’s general election on Nov. 3, The Northern Light asked candidates to submit written responses to five questions: Why are you running for this position? What experience do you …
Yesterday at 1:54 PM
A $50k gift, a mountain of gratitude and a long way to go
Sometimes a gift comes along that changes everything. The Whatcom Community Foundation has awarded us $50,000 to replace aging computers, upgrade software and build new websites for The Northern …
Yesterday at 12:58 PM
Blaine's junior quarterback Connor Brown warms up on the sideline. Brown set Whatcom County records for passing touchdowns and passing yards in a game on Oct. 22.
Borderites QB Connor Brown breaks county records in dominant win
The Borderites dominated at home on Oct. 22 in a 48-21 win against 2A Sultan, a nonleague opponent. Blaine was fantastic on both sides of the ball, but it was junior quarterback Connor Brown who …
Yesterday at 12:58 PM
The Whatcom County ballot box at Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street.
Candidates on Nov. 3 ballot answer our questions
Ahead of this year’s general election on Nov. 3, The Northern Light asked candidates to submit written responses to five questions: Why are you running for this position? What experience do you …
Yesterday at 12:58 PM
In case you missed it...
The Editor:  My heart is full of gratitude for the many, many people who made this year's Apple Harvest Festival such a wonderful celebration of our little community. To the more than …
Friday, October 23
Paige Adamson, a Point Roberts resident who was recently detained by U.S. border agents, interrogated, and given a court date for deportation proceedings, died on Sunday after expressing she was …
Wednesday, October 21
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