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Construction on Blackfish Resort gets underway

After “20 years, 4 months of working on the project,” said owner Steve O’Neill, work has started on the Blackfish Resort on Marine Drive. O’Neill told the All Point Bulletin … more

Jail proponents hope third time is the charm

To pay for a new jail in Whatcom County, voters have been asked to approve a sales tax increase from 8.8 to 9 percent to fund in-part what the county estimates to be at least a $39.5 million capital … more

Rally planned for proposed B.C. biofuel project

Opponents of a proposed biofuel project that would be built on Semiahmoo First Nation (SFN) land almost within sight of the international Peace Arch will gather at the border crossing on Sunday, … more

Sports roundup: Girls soccer finishes regular season with pair of shutouts wins

Girls Soccer Blaine girls soccer closed the regular season with a pair of wins, and now looks to keep that momentum as district playoffs begin.  Blaine traveled to Nooksack Valley and … more

Blaine becoming a (fast) food mecca

Ben’s Markets, an Eastern Washington state-based convenience store and gas station operator will be opening a combo truck stop/Tesla supercharging site/convenience store and fast-food outlets … more

Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy, Local Closures Uncertain

Philadelphia-based pharmaceutical retailer and drug store chain Rite Aid announced it had entered into Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings on Sunday, October 15, citing lower sales and impeding opioid … more

Motorcyclist charged with vehicular homicide on Blaine Road hit-and-run earlier this year

A Ferndale man has been arrested on charges of vehicular homicide in connection to a hit-and-run crash on Blaine Road in March that killed a 33-year-old Blaine woman. Washington State Patrol … more

Voters asked to consider new county jail

For the monumental task of financing construction for a new jail in Whatcom County, voters will be asked to consider increasing the county sales tax from 8.8 percent to 9 percent to fund in-part what … more

Sports roundup: Football wins on last second field goal

Football The Borderite football team calls him “Matty Ice.” On the score sheet, it will go down as a game-winning field goal by senior kicker Matthew Hayes. With Blaine trailing … more

Blaine man arrested on suspicion of murder

A Blaine-area man was booked into Whatcom County Jail under suspicion of first-degree murder on October 4. Wayne Harold Mahar, Sr., 76, was arrested around 4 p.m. October 4 after Whatcom County … more

Sports roundup: XC host Peace Arch meet, volleyball win two straight

Cross-Country Blaine cross-country finally hosted its first home meet of the season on September 27 in a race that was originally planned for Pipeline Field, but was relocated to Peace Arch … more

Early detection is key in surviving breast cancer

Think of eight women in your life … your mom, grandma, sister, neighbor or friend from school, book club or church. Chances are good that at least one will have, or has had, breast … more

Obituary - Thomas Anton Kurcz

Thomas Anton Kurcz February 8, 1965 – August 20, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Thomas (Tom) Anton Kurcz. Tom was born on February 8, 1965, in the Bronx, … more

Sheriff's Reports - October issue

September 1, 1:27 a.m.: Alarm audible on Johnson Road. September 1, 1:30 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Gulf Road. September 1, 1:44 p.m.: Parking problem on Washington Drive. September 2, 2:58 … more

Church News - October

I know I have referenced this children’s verse before, which reminds us that: “The church is not a building; the church is not a steeple. The church is not a meeting place. … more

PRCAC seeks fiber optic alternatives

The Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) board members have expressed concern regarding the extended timeline for fiber optic installation on the Point, projected no earlier than 2025 … more

League of Women Voters to hold candidate forums

As election season gears up, the local League of Women Voters chapter has scheduled a series of events to educate the voter base for the November 7 ballot. The League of Women Voters (LWV) of … more

The Point’s only visit from a head of state

This month is the 35th anniversary of the only visit to Point Roberts by a head of state. The president of Iceland, Vigdis Finnbogadottir, visited the exclave on October 22, 1988. When her visit was … more

Includes everything but insurance

QUAAC is a new group in Point Roberts, and no, it is not a group of duck enthusiasts. Its acronym stands for Queers and Allies of Almost Canada, and the group just began over the past summer. The … more

Letters to the Editor - October

The Editor and Point Bob: I have never written to our community in the past, but I read something that resonated with me in the last week about the divided lines in these United States. We all … more
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