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CBC Ottawa news quiz for the week of Feb. 2

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How closely did you follow the past week in local news?
Trevor Pritchard
Quiz by Trevor Pritchard, updated 8 months ago
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Created by Trevor Pritchard 8 months ago
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Question 1

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According to the results of a five-year study released Monday by one Ottawa advocacy group, what's greatly contributing to the toxicity of some local waterways?
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  • Road salt.
  • Invasive species.
  • Algal blooms.
  • Microplastics.

Question 2

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In a news release Monday, the City of Ottawa said it was on pace to receive $18 million a year from the federal government from 2026 until 2036 to do what?
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  • Maintain public transit and its infrastructure.
  • Expand its shelter network.
  • Build thousands of new homes.
  • "Climate-proof" the city as the temperature rises.

Question 3

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According to Ottawa police statistics, reports of WHAT have plateaued in the city after three straight years of increases?
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  • Hate crimes.
  • Stolen vehicles.
  • Intimate partner violence.
  • Bicycle thefts.

Question 4

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Ottawa Public Health issued a warning about two outlets on Bank Street and Innes Road this past week, urging anyone who'd had WHAT done there before Dec. 6, 2024, to see a health-care provider about possible exposure to blood-borne illnesses?
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  • Dental work.
  • A facial.
  • A tattoo.
  • A colonoscopy.

Question 5

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Ottawa Senators team president Michael Andlauer apologized this week after team mascot Spartacat appeared wearing a jersey that was split between the Senators and what other defunct NHL team?
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  • Quebec Nordiques.
  • Arizona Coyotes.
  • Hartford Whalers.
  • Atlanta Thrashers.

Question 6

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Confederation Line service was halted Wednesday morning on the line's east end after WHAT happened at Blair station?
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  • A car struck a nearby gas line.
  • Someone passed out and fell onto the tracks.
  • Heavy snow caused part of a walkway to collapse.
  • An electrical panel shorted and caused a fire.

Question 7

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Wednesday marked the first day of the Ontario election campaign. This map shows the ridings in eastern Ontario, colour-coded by which party holds them. Which is the riding in grey?
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  • Ottawa South.
  • Kanata-Carleton.
  • Carleton.
  • Nepean.

Question 8

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What looming change does Ivan Gedz, co-owner of Union Local 613, see not as a challenge to the bar and restaurant industry but rather an opportunity?
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  • The possibility U.S. products could be pulled from the LCBO.
  • An overhaul of the tax regime for Canadian wines.
  • A French monastery's decision to halt production of an acclaimed spirit.
  • New federal regulations around how income from tips are reported.

Question 9

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Michael Gottheil resigned during a legal battle with the federal government involving an external investigation into allegations he mistreated staff. What position did Gottheil hold, the first ever person to serve in the role?
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  • Accessibility commissioner.
  • Public sector integrity commissioner.
  • Information and privacy commissioner.
  • Youth advocacy commissioner.

Question 10

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St. Lawrence College announced this past week it would be halting admissions to 55 different programs, including which apprenticeship program that's of particular concern to Kingston's Craig Beattie?
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  • Brick and stone masonry.
  • Millwright.
  • Welding and fabrication.
  • Carpentry.
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