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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 — There are two British Columbias

August 9, 2014 // 0 Comments

Man’s inhumanity to animals a constant presence

August 9, 2014 // 0 Comments

SATURDAY MORNING EDITORIAL — Man’s inhumanity to animals constantly reminds us that, for all the good that is done in our world, evil is ever lurking in the shadows [Continue]

Police continue investigation into death of Samantha Paul

August 8, 2014 // 0 Comments

NEWS/ POLICE — The Kamloops RCMP Serious Crime Unit is continuing to investigate the discovery of Kamloops woman Samantha Paul. “Several days of an intensive grounds [Continue]

Mount Polley tops agenda for meeting between anti-Ajax group and Kamloops MLAs

August 8, 2014 // 10 Comments

NEWS/ AJAX — The Mount Polley tailings-pond disaster will be at the top of the agenda when the Kamloops Area Preservation Association meets with MLAs Terry Lake and Todd [Continue]

Mount Polley water ban partially rescinded

August 8, 2014 // 0 Comments

UPDATE/ MOUNT POLLEY (4:15 p.m. Friday) — A “do not use” water restriction around the area of the Mount Polley tailings-pond collapse has been partially [Continue]

Drought Hill wildfire at 40 hectares, guards are holding

August 8, 2014 // 0 Comments

NEWS/ WILDFIRES — The Drought Hill wildfire near the Okanagan Connector has grown to 40 hectares but firefighters are keeping it contained. Eighty-five firefighters from [Continue]

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