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Lighted Bike Parade 2023

The second annual Lighted Bike Parade on December 2, sponsored by the Point Roberts Taxpayers Association and the parks board, attracted dozens of riders of all ages. The ride went from the community … more

Research institute collecting stories from border towns during the U.S./Canada border closure

The Border Policy Research Institute (BPRI) has opened an online survey to gather input from people impacted by the U.S./Canada border closure during the pandemic. The survey will remain open until … more

PeaceHealth required to pay millions to WA low-income patients

The Washington State Office of Attorney General has required PeaceHealth to refund up to $13.4 million to thousands of low-income patients at five hospitals across the state, including in Bellingham, … more

Boys wrestling and girls basketball start winter hot

Boys basketball After a stellar 2022-23 season that saw the boys basketball program make a deep state playoff run behind seniors like Matthew Russ, Carson Lehnert and Lucas Smith, the Borderites … more

Obituary - David Ho

David Ho Born August 14, 1937 Family and friends are mourning the recent and unexpected passing of David Ho. During a routine walk in his neighbourhood near Diefenbaker Park, he lost his … more

Obituary - Vickie Rae Fiore

Vickie Rae Fiore April 11, 1961 – October 24, 2023 Vickie Rae Fiore, 62, entered into rest surrounded by her family on October 24, 2023 in Bellingham, Washington. She was born on … more

Obituary - Egidio Trasolini

Egidio Trasolini September 3, 1930 – October 11, 2023 On October 11, 2023, Egidio Trasolini, sadly, passed away, surrounded by his loving family; he loved to the end, and now rests … more

The Ents of Point Roberts

A 39-year-old Vancouver resident won’t soon forget his first visit to Point Roberts. Daniel (he asked not to use his full name) came down to Point Roberts on November 10 with a friend who … more

Point Roberts Organic Earth

Washington state senator Sharon Shewmake, l., and Lummi Island residents met with the Point Roberts non-profit PRO Earth in Point Roberts on October 27. The group discussed sustainable yard waste … more

New History Trail offers outdoor fun and learning

The Point Roberts Historical Society is nearing the completion of the Point Roberts History Trail, a new project to showcase the Point’s rich history. The History Trail is a series of … more

Changes in store at the school board

With the election results now certified, the Blaine school board is set to see three newcomers and a change in district for one incumbent when members are sworn-in in January 2024. The looming … more

Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce AGM

Board members of the Point Roberts Historical Society (HS) and the Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce (CC) gathered for a photo after the chamber’s AGM on November 14. From l., Hannah Shucard … more

New property management firm opens

Justin Brunsvik is the designated broker and owner of Lifeline Rentals, a new property management company in Point Roberts. He previously owned a property management business in Atlanta and … more

Crossings - December issue

Traffic into Point Roberts October 2023, with figures for 2022 following: October: Personal vehicles 55,067 (54,170); commercial vehicles 491 (454); busses 44 (38); pedestrians 1,337 (629) more

Local votes vary from rest of county

As usual, voters in Point Roberts mostly continued to vote less conservatively than the rest of Whatcom County in the November general election. For example, in the race for Blaine school board … more

Truck "ditched"

Boom! These Point Roberts ditches will eat you all up.  more

District approves 1 percent hike

The Point Roberts Hospital District board of commissioners voted in favor of taking a 1 percent hike in its annual levy at a special board meeting held November 27. Taxing districts in Washington … more

Local residents turn out to harness solar energy

Citing motivations ranging from protecting the environment to electrical blackouts to reducing energy bills, a group of residents have been meeting during November to discuss bringing solar power to … more
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