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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.

TRUMP LOGIC – Gretzky is great; tariffs come into effect March 4

February 27, 2025 // 4 Comments

LETTER – Few pedestrians use the new walkway in Westmount

February 27, 2025 // 0 Comments

Dear Armchair Mayor, There has been talk about both the 6th Avenue bike lane and also the new pedestrian walkway along Westsyde Road between Westmount Drive and the [Continue]

LETTER – Guilt by association with the orange man is a stretch

February 27, 2025 // 1 Comment

Re: CHARBONNEAU – Tory support has been shaken by Trumpgate I have never voted conservative and the “orange man.” approach to Canada clashes with my broader [Continue]

BUSINESS BEAT – Job vacancies are on the rise again, especially in B.C.

February 27, 2025 // 0 Comments

Where you’ll find job openings on the rise, why the Royal Bank’s latest profit has surged to a new all time high, talks with a new trading partner, and Elon [Continue]

POLICE – Brawl erupts in nightclub after employee confronts a patron

February 27, 2025 // 0 Comments

The Kamloops RCMP Detachment responded to about 339 calls for service from Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, to 9 a.m. on Monday Feb. 24. Below are some highlights from those reports. [Continue]

CHARBONNEAU – Tory support has been shaken by Trumpquake

February 27, 2025 // 4 Comments

CONSERVATIVES FELT the ground shift beneath their feet with the election of Trump and the resignation of Trudeau. Support for the federal Conservatives has been in freefall [Continue]

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