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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 – Justin Trudeau is trying to use tariffs to stay in power

March 5, 2025 // 0 Comments

POLICE – Automobile fire in residential driveway extinguished by KFR

March 5, 2025 // 0 Comments

The Kamloops RCMP detachment responded to about 345 calls for service from Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, to 9 a.m. on Monday, March 3. Below are some highlights from those reports. [Continue]

NATIONAL PULSE – Carney, Freeland more trusted than Poilievre to handle Trump

March 5, 2025 // 0 Comments

Conservative Party leads in vote intent by three points over Carney-led Liberals By ANGUS REID INSTITUTE March 5, 2025 – As Canadians get their first taste of U.S. [Continue]

BUSINESS BEAT – Trump’s tariffs just might result in lower interest rates

March 5, 2025 // 0 Comments

Could Donald Trump’s tariffs be good news for borrowers? Shocking sales data from Canada’s largest housing market, and toilet paper profits [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Should 51st State feel insulted at being ignored in speech?

March 5, 2025 // 2 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. ADRIAN BRODY’s speech at the Oscars couldn’t match Donald Trump’s annual address to Congress last night (Tuesday, March 4, 2025) for [Continue]

FEATURED COMMENT – Katie, an 1,100-seat PAC won’t attract rock bands

March 4, 2025 // 5 Comments

Re: EDITORIAL – Pettiness continues around the City council horseshoe What a petty group of city councillors we are stuck with for the next 593 days (my countdown from [Continue]

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