Since launching on Nov. 3, The Border Pulse has reached more than 260,000 views and grown to more than 3,200 followers across its platforms.
That growth has led to the launch of the Border Pulse mobile app, now available on the Apple App Store.
The app is designed to give readers a direct connection to local news without relying on algorithms, scheduled airwaves, or once-a-week publications. Stories are updated throughout the day, putting what’s happening in the border region directly in readers’ hands.
“People shouldn’t have to wait on algorithms, airwaves, or a once-a-week paper to know what’s going on where they live,” said Dan Gray, founder of The Border Pulse. “The app puts local news back in the hands of the community, where it belongs.”
The app also includes an anonymous “send a tip by text” feature, allowing community members to safely share information, photos, or concerns so they can be followed up and reported responsibly.
An Android version of the app is currently in development and is expected to launch in the coming weeks. Readers interested in helping test the Android release can contact news@borderpulse.ca.
This launch marks the beginning of a broader expansion for The Border Pulse, with additional features planned in the weeks ahead.
“I want to thank everyone for their support, feedback, criticism, and ideas since day one,” said Gray. “They all give me a reason to get up each morning and bring you the best content when you want it. Building the app just felt like the next natural step.”
In the end, the goal is simple: putting local news back where it belongs – in the hands of the community.
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