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County seeks public STR input

Whatcom County Council will hold an advisory public hearing at 6 p.m. May 10 to gather public comments on proposed amendments to Title 20 zoning to regulate short-term vacation rentals (STRs). The … more

By Pat Grubb | 4/29/22 01:06 PM

The Point Roberts UPS Store is now open

The Point Roberts UPS Store is now open on Gulf Road across from the post office. Currently hours are 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, Saturday 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. and closed Sundays. Mailbox access … more

4/29/22 01:04 PM

Point Roberts Marina

Boaters are starting to come back to the Point Roberts Marina with May looking to be a big move-in. Westwind Marine Services is looking for more staff as the work orders continue to flow in. … more

4/29/22 01:01 PM

Letters to the Editor – May

The Editor: Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Tilbury Terminal Expansion Project – risk of catastrophic explosion related to tanker traffic on the Fraser River – a warning. This … more

4/29/22 12:58 PM

Tongue-in-cheek editorial wins award

A three-part editorial written by Pat Grubb that called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s mom to help Point Roberts during the depth of the pandemic was a Golden Quill Dozen winner in the … more

4/29/22 12:55 PM

County head of parks to retire

Mark McFarlane will be hanging up his running shoes after a long stretch as Whatcom County Parks and Recreation director. His expected day of departure will be June 21. The county is hoping a … more

4/29/22 12:47 PM

Have you seen this tortoise?

A relatively new resident of Point Roberts, Merlin the tortoise escaped from its owners in September and is thought to be hibernating until the temperatures warm up around here. About eight … more

By Pat Grubb | 4/29/22 12:46 PM

The Point Roberts Circle of Care annual general meeting

The Point Roberts Circle of Care annual general meeting was held on April 9 at the Benson Road fire hall. A primary goal of Circle of Care is to connect Point Roberts residents with volunteer … more

By Louise Mugar | 4/29/22 12:41 PM

In the Garden – May

Isn’t this just a beautiful time of year in the garden? The horrors of the past year’s extreme weather are behind us. Hopefully, plants that did not survive have been removed and … more

By Rhiannon Allen | 4/29/22 12:38 PM

A Community Offers Our Thanks and Appreciation

Since April 2020, under the leadership and dedication of fire chief Christopher Carleton, Point Roberts fire department personnel and medical volunteers have: – administered 6,364 Covid-19 … more

4/29/22 12:32 PM

The Easter Bunny visits the Point

Thanks to some last minute hopping, Kathleen Friedman and Amanda Parsons made sure the Easter Bunny made it to Point Roberts. One thousand Easter eggs were scattered over Baker Field … more

4/29/22 12:28 PM

Border rules for kids revert back

The most recent Canada Order In Council (OIC) has reverted to the previous rules, at least when it comes to children under the age of 12. Parents of kids who weren’t fully vaccinated and … more

By Pat Grubb | 4/29/22 12:24 PM

Marine job fair scheduled

Port of Bellingham is hosting a marine trades job and internship fair Thursday, May 19 at the Fishermen’s Pavilion in Bellingham. The event will run 12-4 p.m. at the pavilion in Zuanich … more

By Grace McCarthy | 4/29/22 12:22 PM

School district supports lawsuit

Blaine school board supports anti-vaping lawsuit By Ian Haupt The Blaine school board formally supported superintendent Christopher Granger’s work with Spokane-based law firm Stevens … more

By Ian Haupt | 4/29/22 12:19 PM

Church news – May

“Miracles aren’t contrary to nature; they are contrary to what we know about nature.” — Saint Augustine “These are the days of miracle and wonder. . … more

By Gina Gaudet | 4/29/22 12:17 PM

On the road again, like a band of gypsies we go down the highway

After a long hiatus of masks and social distancing requirements, the Circle of Care bus is tuned up and ready hit the road to provide rides to Bellingham for doctor appointments and a bit of … more

By Galen Wood | 4/29/22 12:16 PM

Have you been to Point Roberts?

Have you been to Point Roberts, WA? No, not Washington, the one in Western Australia. Our exclave shares a name with at least three other geographic points around the globe named for a Robert or … more

By Mark Swenson | 4/29/22 12:13 PM

NEXUS interviews months away

Canada and the U.S. are in discussions regarding the re-opening of Canadian NEXUS enrollment centers, according to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) senior spokesperson Rebecca Purdy; however, no … more

4/29/22 12:09 PM

Point boasts two local markets

4/29/22 12:06 PM

Obituary: Valerie Joan Sewell

Valerie Joan Sewell June 26, 1943 – April 5, 2022 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Valerie Sewell on April 5, 2022. Artist, wife, mother, nana and … more

4/29/22 11:57 AM