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| The I-5 corridor from Blaine to Everett includes the Bargains of Bellingham and events, deals, accommodation and news for all the other cool places en route. Also see our restaurant reviews for dining in specific cities. |
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Bellingham Grocery Outlet ****
Another super bargain spot on the I-5 corridor. . .
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Bellingham Trader Joe's opening imminent *
Regional consumers have long been awaiting a local Trader Joe's operation. Their patience is about to pay off. . .
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Crescent Beach Christmas Sail Past *
 December 14, 2005, Blaine, WA and Crescent Beach / White Rock, BC
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Deals Only opens New Store! *****
Find their new clothing and home furnishings/accessories store almost across the street -- next door to the Big Apple!
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December 22, 2002: Krispy Kreme Kollectibles *
 Think a doughnut is a dumb present? Well, think again. Krispy Kreme doughnuts -- when they're hot from the oven -- are the stuff that dreams are made of. Okay, well, maybe if those dreams feature cotton candy.
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El Gitano: Five stars for The Gypsy *****
El Gitano is absolutely our favourite Mexican restaurant outside of Texas! Or Mexico!
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Garber Gastronomic: The Grocers of Whatcom County *
Sort of like the Bridges of Madison County, but without the surreptitious sex. . .
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Kohl's buys Mervyns site, seeks Northwest employees *
The old Mervyns building is now being demolished at Bellis Fair mall. Kohl's Department Stores purchased the former site of Mervyns for $15 million last month.
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Mixed-up driver closes busy border crossing *
A lost American with a grenade in her glove box closed one of the busiest U.S.-Canada border crossings for almost an hour Monday.
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Pace's Salvage *
Here's a new discovery we owe entirely to our friend Casey White, who is a serious bargain shopper, indeed.
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Review: Krispy Kreme doughnuts *****
...there are times I have to look to our larger, richer neighbour to the south and think, "Why can't we have that here?"
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Soaring loonie sends Canadian shoppers south *
With the rise of the Canadian dollar toward parity with the U.S. greenback for the first time in three decades, more and more Canadians are headed to American stores to shop. . .
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Stampadoodle (Garber review) *
Anne Garber discovers a wonderful craft, stamp, art and paper store -- that was right under her nose!
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Stormtech Factory Outlets *****
As featured in Anne Garber's Bargain Hunter column in TV Week magazine. Ferndale, WA & Burnaby, BC.
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Sunshine Liquidators ****
Toys, greeting cards, candles-and-scents, novelties, cold remedies, muscle rubs, vaporizer supplies, cleaning supplies, foot care and skin care products, herbals and medications, housewares, cosmetics, decor items, pet supplies, gift items and every kind of foodstuff. Deep discounts on everything!
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Trader Joe's comes to Bellingham area *
Yes, the rumours are true: Trader Joe's is coming to Bellingham.
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Tuesday Morning opens in Sunset Square *
Tuesday Morning merchandise selections range from room and area rugs to luxury linens, fine crystal, china, decorative accessories, luggage, toys and seasonal decorations or gifts substantially discounted. Now at Sunset Square, Bellingham.
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U.S. launches aerial surveillance of border *
Measures common on border with Mexico make first appearance farther north (easier to check for long line-ups at border, too!)
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US - Canadian Border Lineups *
The latest border-crossing information for BC and the Pacific Northwest...
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Blaine Christmas Lighting and Bazaar *
Sorry, finished for this year, but the lights are still on. December 7, 2003, Blaine, WA
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Chumstick Grange Christmas Bazaar *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Deals Only holds one-day sale *****
Deals Only -- 2422 James Street -- new location is having a one-day (May 13, 2004) blow-out sale. All clothing in the store is ONE DOLLAR. Times: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m... One day only!
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Fourth of July 2003 celebrations and events *
A collection of events in the Pacific Northwest
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Fourth of July, 2006, in Blaine *
July 4, 2005, Blaine, WA
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Holiday Brunch & Silent Gift Auction *
Finished for this year, sorry.
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Leavenworth Summer Theatre's Winter Show *
December 3-19, 2004 (see performance dates and times), Leavenworth, WA
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O Tannenbaum *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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Starlight Lantern Parade *
Sorry, over for 2003
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Village of Lights *
Sorry, finished for this year
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Washington State Holiday Getaways *
Vancouver, BC, Canada: Anyone still looking for a getaway this holiday season would do well to look south of the border. Attractive accommodation packages and festive events make Washington State a viable holiday destination for families.
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Winter Harp *
Sorry, finished for 2003
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