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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 — Tightening the rules on assistance dogs

March 28, 2015 // 0 Comments

Future Shop stores shut down

March 28, 2015 // 1 Comment

NEWS/ BUSINESS — The Future Shop store in Kamloops is closed, along with other Future Shops in Canada, but it may re-open in a week as a Best Buy. Best Buy Canada made the [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER — I don’t like being told what to do by the government

March 28, 2015 // 2 Comments

COLUMN — I happened to be in the dinner lineup with the minister of health at a fundraising event last night, so I asked him about a letter I received yesterday from the [Continue]

IN THE HOUSE — If we falter now, ISIL will grow in strength

March 27, 2015 // 4 Comments

Excerpt from remarks by Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod in the House of Commons on Thursday. IN THE HOUSE — Mr. Speaker, it is certainly an honour to rise in the [Continue]

GINTA — A child lost is too much to lose and not learn from

March 27, 2015 // 2 Comments

Daniela Ginta writes for the Armchair Mayor News on Fridays. COLUMN — The day is foggy and grey. Somewhat sad except that I’ve always loved the rain and its plaintive [Continue]

LETTER — Government has no business in teachers’ pro D

March 27, 2015 // 2 Comments

LETTER — I strongly disagree with Fassbender’s announcement yesterday, and agree with the sentiments of the following post I just read: “The teachers added those [Continue]

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