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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 — Playing with friends isn’t quite the same

February 12, 2015 // 0 Comments

EDITORIAL — We’re all just bloggers now

February 12, 2015 // 5 Comments

EDITORIAL — Everybody’s missing the point about Brian Williams. NBC’s anchor began a six-month suspension without pay this week for fudging the truth. Williams [Continue]

Kamloops’ Devon Moonie selected to cycling team

February 11, 2015 // 1 Comment

SPORTS — Kamloops cyclist Devon Moonie has been picked to ride for the Glotman-Simpson Cycling Team for 2015. The 20-year-old Moonie is a Kamloops-based cyclist and member [Continue]

IHA moving ahead with privatization of laundry services

February 11, 2015 // 3 Comments

NEWS/ IHA —The Interior Health Authority is moving ahead with a plan to privatize its laundry services, putting out a request for proposals from pre-qualified service [Continue]

EDITORIAL — Put Throne Speech out of its misery

February 11, 2015 // 3 Comments

EDITORIAL — Traditions are a good thing — they keep us in touch with our past. But, sometimes, they outlive their usefulness. The delivery of the Speech from the Throne [Continue]

3 minutes, courage and right words needed in thesis contest

February 10, 2015 // 0 Comments

NEWS/ TRU — Three minutes and a lot of words — the right words. Thompson Rivers University will host the 3MT Western Regional Championship on April 30 in the Black Box [Continue]

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