Question 1
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Ottawa reported the country's first two cases of the COVID-19 omicron variant this past week. Which country had the two people who tested positive recently travelled from?
 
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South Africa. 
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Zimbabwe. 
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Nigeria. 
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Australia. 
 
Question 2
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How did Gatineau, Que., veteran Dave Ryan end up losing more than two decades' worth of war medals and other mementos from his time in the military?
 
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They were accidentally tossed in the trash. 
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A relative mistakenly sold them on Kijiji. 
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Someone stole them from his cottage. 
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They disappeared with the rest of his luggage after he flew to Vancouver. 
 
Question 3
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What did the town of Casselman, Ont., decide at a special meeting Monday night?
 
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To declare the mayor's seat vacant. 
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To amalgamate with the surrounding county. 
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To abolish its police force. 
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To make Algonquin one of its official languages. 
 
Question 4
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The disciplinary hearing for Const. Andrew Badeen — one of 12 Ottawa police officers charged in an investigation that began in 2015, and the only case still outstanding — began Tuesday. What is he accused of doing?
 
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Issuing fake traffic warnings to drivers. 
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Taking kickbacks from tow truck operators. 
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Lying under oath at criminal trials. 
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Failing to properly investigate sexual assault allegations. 
 
Question 5
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Which Ottawa Senators player, seen here, fought off tears while being asked Wednesday about a school shooting in his Michigan hometown?
 
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Josh Norris. 
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Brady Tkachuk. 
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Artem Zub. 
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Thomas Chabot. 
 
Question 6
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Which Quebec workers, seen here, went on strike this week after failing to reach a contract Tuesday?
 
Question 7
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What piece of city infrastructure did Coun. Jeff Leiper unsuccessfully try to get removed from Ottawa's streets, with his motion voted down Wednesday at transportation committee?
 
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Sensors that allow cyclists to trigger a traffic signal change. 
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Buttons that pedestrians have to press to get a crossing signal. 
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Benches designed to prevent people from sleeping on them. 
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Road paint that doesn't last more than a few months. 
 
Question 8
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Western Quebec's health unit announced Friday it was investigating six illnesses connected to this bacteria. What kind of bacteria is it?
 
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Legionella. 
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E. coli. 
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Listeria. 
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C. difficile. 
 
Question 9
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What reason did one CHEO official give to explain why three times as many children sought a COVID-19 test last month than in November 2020?
 
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The emergence of more contagious COVID-19 variants. 
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More viruses of all types circulating in the community. 
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Better communication on the part of family physicians. 
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The reopening of the international border. 
 
Question 10
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The Royal Winnipeg Ballet's production of Nutcracker returned to the National Arts Centre Friday after the COVID-19 pandemic led to a two-year absence. What's different about this year's show?
 
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All of the music was pre-recorded. 
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Parts traditionally played by local children were cut. 
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Dancers wore masks on stage. 
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Vaccine clinics will take place in the NAC's lobby.