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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 — Signs the deer cull is getting closer

February 6, 2015 // 0 Comments

EDITORIAL — Right to die now a political issue

February 6, 2015 // 5 Comments

EDITORIAL — Canadians suffering from untreatable medical conditions that rob them of quality of life may soon have the right to choose when they die, with a doctor’s [Continue]

Man taken into custody, no firearm found

February 6, 2015 // 0 Comments

NEWS/ POLICE — A 19-year-old man was taken into custody today (Friday) after RCMP were called to the 1800 block of Tranquille Road at about 1:30 p.m. to a report of a [Continue]

GINTA — Education should not be about money but about critical thinking

February 6, 2015 // 2 Comments

Daniela Ginta writes for The Armchair Mayor News on Fridays. COLUMN — I grew up in a country where I had access to free university education. It seemed logical. I had to [Continue]

Two suspects apprehended during Valleyview break-in

February 5, 2015 // 0 Comments

NEWS/ POLICE — A man and a woman were expected to appear in court today (Thursday) on charges arising from a break-in Wednesday night at RTR Performance in Valleyview. [Continue]

CHARBONNEAU — We must be vigilant against militarization of police

February 5, 2015 // 1 Comment

COLUMN — Kamloops’ support for Cpl. Michaud is well-deserved as he continues to recover after being shot during a routine traffic stop. Good relations between the RCMP [Continue]

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