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ArmchairMayor.ca is a forum about Kamloops and the world. It has more than one million views. Mel Rothenburger is the former Editor of The Daily News in Kamloops, B.C. (retiring in 2012), and past mayor of Kamloops (1999-2005). At ArmchairMayor.ca he is the publisher, editor, news editor, city editor, reporter, webmaster, and just about anything else you can think of. He is grateful for the contributions of several local columnists. This blog doesn't require a subscription but gratefully accepts donations to help defray costs.

RAESIDE — And here’s your muzzle

May 20, 2015 // 0 Comments

Artists come together for nature

May 20, 2015 // 0 Comments

ART — More than 40 local, regional and international visual artists, filmmakers and designers will display works inspired by nature and sustainability at an art festival [Continue]

Celebrating 10 years of clean water

May 19, 2015 // 1 Comment

By MEL ROTHENBURGER NEWS/ CITY — Ten years ago, a lot of people didn’t think Kamloops needed a water-treatment plant. Putting up with dirty water for a couple of [Continue]

Police seize drugs and replica gun

May 18, 2015 // 0 Comments

NEWS/ POLICE — A replica handgun and some meth and heroin were seized as Kamloops RCMP made three arrests following a fight at a motel in the 100 block Columbia Street on [Continue]

KNOX — Latest naming controversy seems pretty cheesy

May 17, 2015 // 0 Comments

Jack Knox grew up in Kamloops, home of the world-famous Kamloops fighting trout. No other place would dare call their fish Kami the Trout. COLUMN — News item: Athens will [Continue]

ROGERS — Facebook slaps a happy-face sticker on the news

May 17, 2015 // 1 Comment

Mark Rogers writes a column about social media and hosts a blog at http://www.newsonaut.com. COLUMN — A Facebook spokesman had an interesting answer when asked about a deal [Continue]

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