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Library quick picks – January

Bestsellers: Dark Angel John Sanford Homecoming Kate Morton The Happy Place Emily Henry Racing the Night Robert Craig Movies: Black Adam Dwayne Johnson Tar Cate … more

Year in Review: Point Roberts Friends of the Library

Throughout 2022, the Friends of the Point Roberts Library continued to sponsor Saturday sessions of The Commons, despite the difficulties caused by Covid-19. Each weekend, anywhere from six to 30 … more

Year in Review: Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee

2022 was a year of transition for Point Roberts as the community gradually shifted its attention away from Covid-19-related border restrictions and its associated impacts to rebuilding, increasing … more

Crossings – January issue

Traffic into Point Roberts September 2022, with figures for 2021 following. September: personal vehicles 54,170 (11,094); personal passengers 73,114 (14,518); pedestrians 629 (81); commercial 454 … more

Year in Review: Point Roberts Park & Recreation

The Point Roberts Park and Recreation district had an eventful 2022 focused on community connection, engagement and maintaining the beauty of the land we are fortunate to steward. Some of the … more

Year in Review: Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce

The Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce (PRCOC) conducted over 400 media (print, radio, television, etc.) interviews over the past two years with local, national, and international media and met with … more

Year in Review: Point Roberts Historical Society

2022 was an eventful year for the Point Roberts Historical Society. We had the first eight of what will be close to 30 History Trail signs installed and have had a nice response to them. If you have … more

Year in Review: Point Roberts Library

The year began with much mask wearing, and much time spent helping folks complete ArrriveCan forms. Nonetheless, many visitors were able to return to enjoy the library once more. Then in June, the … more

Year in Review: Point Roberts PAWS

The resounding highlight of 2022 was the PAWS dog show, Every Dog’s A Winner. As our president and lead on this, Fran Rozyskie asserts, “It was pawsome! Forty-four beautiful and talented … more

Year in Review: Point Roberts Taxpayers Association

During the past year, the Point Roberts Taxpayers Association (PRTA) met monthly via Zoom with the exception of the in-person annual general meeting (AGM), held outdoors at Kiniski’s Reef … more

Year in Review: Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness

In 2022, Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness (PREP) continued to fulfill its mission to help the community and its residents to be better prepared and more self-sufficient in the face of natural … more

Year in Review: Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from your Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO)! The year 2022 offered both challenges and opportunities for the sheriff’s office, beginning with … more

It’s the Holiday Spirit in Point Roberts!

A Holiday Night Ride took place on December 4 and featured a visit from Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus (below and left).   Local kids had a chance to make their own presents during a gift … more

Year in Review: Point Roberts Hospital District

The Point Roberts Public Hospital District (PRPHD) has had a good year. Usage of the Point Roberts SuperTrack Clinic has increased, and we welcomed a new provider, Dr. Kelly Evans, who joined Dr. … more

Year in Review: Point Roberts Dollars for Scholars

Thank you, Point Roberts! As one of Scholarship America’s national network of locally-based, volunteer-driven Dollars for Scholars chapters, our mission is to mobilize our community to … more

Truck crossing to expand

AECOM Technical Services, Inc., was selected to lead construction on the Pacific Highway land port of entry expansion project, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced December 19 in … more

U.S. drivers need to know new insurance rules in B.C.

A 2021 change to B.C. auto liability law prevents U.S. drivers who get into an accident while driving in the province from making a claim against at-fault driver’s insurance, leaving … more

Water rates to increase in 2023

Residents and businesses will see an increase in their bi-monthly water bills from the Point Roberts water district in 2023. The base rate for residential use will go from $93.45 to $98.10, an … more

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Proposition 5 wins by 20 votes; Sefzik wins north county votes

Whatcom County Auditor’s Office finalized November 2022 election results on November 28. While the last ballots to be counted didn’t change much for the candidates, they did swing the … more
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