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April 2021 is a special anniversary in the wider contextual history of Point Roberts.
George Vancouver named Point Roberts for his friend Captain Henry Roberts, who was supposed to have used the …
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By Mark Swenson |
3/25/21 10:32 PM
A total of 489 Point Roberts residents have received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine as the vaccination program continues to roll along. Seventy-two people are fully vaccinated and 206 will …
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By Pat Grubb |
3/25/21 10:25 PM
With Canadian seasonal residents barred from crossing the border for most of the year, the water district pumped in less water from Canada than it has in over 30 years.
“It’s the …
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By Meg Olson |
3/25/21 10:23 PM
The Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) is not going into hibernation for 2021 as suggested by Whatcom County executive Satpal Sidhu. Instead, the committee plans to work on …
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By Meg Olson |
3/25/21 10:21 PM
This being a non-Presidential election year, there are a slew of local elected offices up for a vote this November.
Those interested in running or re-running as the case may be, must file for …
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3/25/21 10:11 PM
Whatcom County Council has approved a five-year renewal of Cando Recycling and Disposal’s lease for the transfer station on Johnson Road despite questions about why rent at the Point Roberts …
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By Meg Olson |
3/25/21 10:08 PM
Whatcom County enforcement staff are looking into expansive road and drainage work proceeding without permits at the intersection of APA Road and Tyee Drive.
Annette Collins, a planner with the …
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By Meg Olson |
3/25/21 10:06 PM
Whether or not Point Roberts residents seeking to transit B.C. to the mainland U.S. are required to use Canada’s new ArriveCAN app appears to depend on who they encounter at the border – …
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By Pat Grubb |
3/25/21 09:57 PM
Over the last month, since their annual general meeting on February 21, Circle of Care has hosted three sessions of brainstorming and planning, involving over 50 participants in the process of …
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By Annelle Norman |
3/25/21 09:53 PM
Whatcom County parks staff is getting Lighthouse Marine Park ready for a busy summer season, though that may not happen if current border restrictions remain in place.
“Staff is making …
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By Meg Olson |
3/25/21 09:41 PM
Charley Cragg
July 1,1995- February 11, 2021
Charley was lost to the sea on February 11. He leaves behind his parents Genevieve and Philip, his brother Max, partner Jennie, grandparents John …
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3/25/21 09:32 PM
Resurrection
This is the central event, and concept, in Christian theology. The events of Holy Week, leading up to Easter Morning, are the highest holy days of the Christian year.
So …
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By Gina Gaudet |
3/25/21 09:22 PM
Point Roberts Marketplace owner Ali Hayton wants to dispel rumors in the community that the local grocery store will be closing if the border isn’t open by May.
“As difficult and …
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3/25/21 09:15 PM
Lord Don’t Want Me Devil Won’t Take Me, The Life and Times of a Tsawwassen Legend, recounts the life and crimes of Pansy May Stuttard. Tsawwassen historians Jim Dwight and Gary Cullen …
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By Margot Griffiths |
3/25/21 09:13 PM
As of March 20, Whatcom County has had a total of 7,094 confirmed cases of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic and 198 probable cases (7,292 total cases), according to Washington State …
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By Grace McCarthy |
3/24/21 08:25 PM
It’s that time of year again: The days are getting longer, spring flowers are blooming and Asian giant hornets are waking up from winter hibernation.
Washington State Department of …
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By Grace McCarthy |
3/24/21 08:16 PM
Another 200 or so residents will receive their first dose of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine this Sunday, March 21, if all goes well. The fire department received the vaccines earlier this week and …
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By Pat Grubb |
3/18/21 04:54 PM
The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS), in partnership with Friends of the Library volunteers and the county library foundation, have opened a new online bookstore for countyresidents.
The …
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By Conor Wilson |
3/17/21 07:56 PM
As of March 14, Whatcom County has had a total of 6,995 confirmed cases of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic and 176 probable cases (7,171 total cases), according to Washington State …
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By Grace McCarthy |
3/17/21 07:27 PM
