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First day of spring

  On the first day of spring 2016, Darlene Gibbs of Ladybug Nursery on Windsor Drive is ready for the onslaught of local gardeners looking to beautify their … more

Parks board mulls library alternatives

By Pat Grubb The design and financing of the proposed Point Roberts Library might have been crystal clear at the end of a special parks district meeting but by the … more

County promises Lighthouse Park dock for 2016

By Meg Olson All the parties involved will share the blame and the cost of fixing the failed dock at Lighthouse Marine Park. “The project team has been moving … more

Taxpayers to birddog trailhead

The Point Roberts Taxpayers Association intends to take an active role in ensuring the Whatcom County parks department doesn’t walk away from its obligation to restore the Cedar … more

A winter scene

The last rays of winter sunshine fall on the beach at Monument Park. Photo by Pat Grubb more

2016 Point Roberts Homegrown Coop CSA shares now offered

Spring is here and it’s time to sign up for a CSA at the Point Roberts Homegrown Co-op. The co-op has CSA shares available to members for spring, summer and fall. This year … more

Health clinic quality notches up

By Pat Grubb Things are trending in the right direction at the Point Roberts hospital district, going by the results of a survey presented to district commissioners … more

New Point Roberts food spots set to open

By Meg Olson The Point lost two of its restaurants in recent months, but three new eateries are poised to fill the void. Caffe Capanna closed its doors at the … more

2016 Miniature Art Show

The Miniature Art Show, held March 19 at Auntie Pam’s Country Store, raised over $1,000. Photos by Louise Mugar more

It’s a chicken coop policy approach...

Point Roberts Water District commissioners are getting close to finalizing a policy that would spell out the conditions under which a property owner could terminate water service. A … more

Getting to Yes: County parks proposes way to build the lighthouse

By Meg Olson Whatcom County staff have estimated the cost to build a lighthouse at Lighthouse Marine Park as proposed by the local lighthouse society would be $1.2 million. With the … more

Local program teaches people to self-manage diabetes

A symptom of modern lifestyles, adult onset diabetes is one of the fastest growing diseases in the world. If you are living with diabetes, you have the opportunity to attend a free self-management … more

Sheriff's Report March 2016

February 19, 12:39 p.m.: Traffic stop on Tyee Drive. Coquitlam, B.C., man, 46, arrested and cited for driving with license suspended in third degree. February 20, 12:06 p.m.: … more

Friends of the Point Roberts Library April 2016

By Judy Ross The new library was a subject of discussion at two Point Roberts park district meetings in March. Forty Point Roberts residents attended the first … more

Fire commissioner Jeff Wilmot resigns

By Pat Grubb Fire district commissioner Jeff Wilmot has resigned his position as of Wednesday, March 9. In a letter to fellow commissioners, Wilmot wrote, “Declining health no … more

A cross-border crowd turns out to celebrate and raise some more money

[slideshow_deploy id='4329'] By Pat Grubb Offer enough good food, drinks, music and communal good will, and people will open up their wallets and give to a good … more

Beware the tides of March!

Photo by Stephen Fowler High wind, high tide and low atmospheric pressures combined late on March 9 and early March 10 to bring seawater and debris splashing over the seawall on Bayview Drive in … more

Law enforcement cracks down on left-lane drivers

By Pat Grubb While there may not be many four-lane highways or state patrol cars in Point Roberts, drivers venturing north into B.C. and into Washington state proper should be aware … more

County library kicks off digital services campaign

While the Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) is well-known for offering print books, audiobooks and DVDs, over the last few years they’ve also added an impressive list of digital services to … more

Cross Border Coalition celebrates victory

The Cross Border Coalition to Stop the Radio Towers will hold a victory celebration at Kiniski’s Reef Tavern to celebrate their defeat of a proposal to build an AM radio tower farm on the Point and … more
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