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Letters to the Editor – October

The Editor: Thanks for the great article and photo that you published on July 31, 2020. My wife and I have received so much positive feedback from friends with whom we have shared the article. … more

9/25/20 03:58 PM

Letters to the Editor – September

The Editor: The Point Roberts love boat? We have a new Circle of Care bus sitting here doing nothing which seats 20 plus handicap access. Make arrangements with the border bosses to allow for its … more

8/28/20 02:46 PM

Letters to the Editor – August

The Editor: The debate over wearing masks must end. It is a matter of life and death. If you don’t like wearing a mask, you’re going to hate wearing a ventilator. Governor Inslee … more

7/31/20 03:29 PM

Letters to the Editor – July

The Editor: We, the people of Point Roberts, Democrats, Republicans, independents and those of other political or national identity who have held space in this place called Point Roberts during … more

6/26/20 06:34 PM

Letters to the Editor – June

The Editor: A tribute to David Gellatly by Theodore Roosevelt – Man in the Arena “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or … more

5/29/20 12:54 PM

Letters to the Editor – May

The Editor: As I look back on 2019 from the perspective of March, 2020, I can only marvel at how quickly our worlds can be upended! While I know that COVID-19 and its attendant issues shall … more

5/1/20 01:00 PM

Letters to the Editor – April

The Editor: This new draconian travel restriction and quarantine over entire Italy reveals the limitations of the effectiveness of methods used to screen travelers. Which country will be next? … more

3/27/20 01:32 PM

Letters to the Editor – March

The Editor: I have an image of firefighters in my head from the 1987 film Roxanne, a shift on the Cyrano de Bergerac story starring Steve Martin and Darryl Hannah and filmed in Nelson, B.C. … more

2/28/20 12:29 PM

Letters to the Editor – February

The Editor: My Christmas reading this year has been Mark Swenson’s Point Roberts Backstory: Tails, Trails and Trivia from an American Exclave. I delighted in the many tidbits of local and … more

1/31/20 01:13 PM

Letters to the Editor – January

The Editor: I stood on the stage at our Winter Holiday Program and as I got ready to speak, I had an emotional wave come over me. Looking out at the sea of faces who were in attendance to see … more

12/20/19 01:10 PM

Letters to the Editor – December

The Editor: In regard to the Senior’s Point column that appears every month in the All Point Bulletin. The apostrophe should come after the plural (seniors’) or else you are referring to … more

11/22/19 01:40 PM

Letter to the Editor: Concerns about Point Roberts Independent Business Council

The Editor:I am concerned by the effort of the Point Roberts Independent Business Council (PRIBC) to eliminate WCC 20.72 (Point Roberts Special District) and surprised by the level of support PRIBC … more

11/4/19 02:48 PM

Letter to the Editor: Point Roberts Independent Business Council launched

The Editor: Brian Calder and Tommy O'Brien have formed a new group, the Point Roberts Independent Business Council (PRIBC). Their mission statement can be found … more

11/4/19 02:45 PM

Letters to the Editor – November

The Editor: Do you support the governments of the United States and Canada entering into discussions regarding the sale of Point Roberts? I definitely support the idea of Canada … more

10/25/19 01:01 PM

Letters to the Editor – September

The Editor: Brian Calder and Tommy O’Brien have formed a new group, the Point Roberts Independent Business Council (PRIBC). Their mission statement can be found here: … more

8/30/19 01:17 PM

Letters to the Editor – August

The Editor: This letter is long overdue, but, as the saying goes, “Better late than never.” Over the course of this last winter my wife and I had some difficulties to face: … more

7/26/19 12:43 PM

Letters To The Editor – July, 2019

The Editor: We need the community’s help! We are looking for a new logo for the Point Roberts Air Park that represents Point Roberts but carries an aeronautical theme. Please email us your … more

6/28/19 12:42 PM

Letters to the Editor – June

The Editor: I read with interest Margot Griffiths’ great account of her family’s history down here, and I’ve found her dam! My name is Tom Crean. My family owned the cabin across from … more

5/31/19 02:40 PM

Letters to the Editor – May

The Editor: If you have driven down APA Road between Pauls Road and Boundary Bay Road since the huge windstorm that occurred on December 20, you know the about the massive damage to our … more

4/26/19 01:06 PM

Letters to the Editor – April, 2019

The Editor: Just a few reminders about the new library from an old librarian: The Library Express allows pick-up of requested items from 6 a.m to 11 p.m daily. Simply scan your … more

3/29/19 12:57 PM