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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.

GINTA — It is what children (and us all) need to do – take it outside every now and then

January 16, 2015 // 0 Comments

Daniela Ginta writes for The Armchair Mayor News on Fridays. COLUMN — The good thing about sleeping in an igloo is that when you get up you’re already dressed for the [Continue]

Experience the magic of winter

January 16, 2015 // 0 Comments

The 17th Annual Sun Peaks Winter Okanagan Wine Festival opened Jan. 16. This 10-day festival boasts all kinds of activities such as a Blind Tasting Party, Moonlight Snowshoe [Continue]

Does anyone know film’s ending?

January 15, 2015 // 7 Comments

REVIEW — Does anyone know the ending to the acclaimed Swedish film Force Majeure? No one who attended the Kamloops Film Society showing of this award-winning comedy/drama [Continue]

Target to pull out of Canada

January 15, 2015 // 1 Comment

NEWS — Target will pull out of Canada after just two years. That includes the Kamloops store and more than 132 other Target sites in the country. The stores have lost money [Continue]

Force Majeure director ‘master of finesse’

January 14, 2015 // 0 Comments

The first film in the Kamloops Film Society’s Winter 2015 series will be Ruben Östlund’s FORCE MAJEURE to be screened Thursday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. at the [Continue]

Harper — Unique portal a resource for helping children learn

January 14, 2015 // 0 Comments

COLUMN — “Is my child doing everything they need to graduate?” “I’m not sure how to help my 12-year-old with his homework.” I know the frustration of seeing your [Continue]

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