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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 — The 2014 version of the Gold Rush Trail

July 11, 2014 // 1 Comment

Ever-tightening airport security too bad, but little choice

July 11, 2014 // 0 Comments

FRIDAY MORNING EDITORIAL — There will be more security soon at major Canadian airports. Transport Canada announced this week it will tighten up on checks of electronic [Continue]

TRU rep on arts centre committee says no conflict

July 10, 2014 // 0 Comments

By MICHELE YOUNG A Thompson Rivers University board member says sitting on the City’s performing arts committee isn’t a conflict but if TRU becomes a serious [Continue]

Charbonneau — The boring truth of studies seldom makes news

July 10, 2014 // 0 Comments

COLUMN — “Saturated fat alone doesn’t predict heart disease risk,” reported the CBC in March. If only it were true, we could chomp down on burgers and pizza with [Continue]

BCLC CEO was in conflict, says report

July 10, 2014 // 2 Comments

NEWS — Former B.C. Lottery Corporation CEO Michael Graydon was in a conflict of interest during the two months before he left but there’s no evidence anyone benefited [Continue]

Wildfire near Tumber Ridge now more than 3,100 hectare

July 10, 2014 // 0 Comments

NEWS — The Red Deer Creek fire southeast of Tumbler Ridge has grown to more than 3,100 hectares as crews, helicopters and air tankers try to get a handle on it. Two oil and [Continue]

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