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Punch In The Face Politics, A Municipal Force & The Impact of a Burning Cathedral


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Chapter 1:
Albertan's head to the polls and will choose who will lead the province for the next four years. United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney has threatened to ‘turn off the [gas] taps’ to BC if he wins.  The latest polls suggest Kenney could clinch 50% of the vote, so with a UCP win very possible, what kind of impact could a Kenney win have in BC?
Guest: SFU Department of Political Science Sanjay Jeram
Chapter 2:
In a post on his Facebook page, Coquitlam mayor Richard Stewart has delved into the debate around the effectiveness of a municipal police force versus the RCMP. Would a civic force ever become a reality in Coquitlam?
Guest: Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart
CHapter 3:
The French are in mourning after the famed Notre Dame Cathedral was engulfed in flames, causing the roof and a spire to collapse, but the main structure of the 850 year old building - and a number of relics inside - were saved.  Patrick Moran gives us a greater idea of the cultural and historical relevance of Notre Dame, and how this fire has impacted the not only locals, but people around the world.
Guest: Dr Patrick Moran - Assistant Professor of French Studies at UBC
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