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Quiz by Trevor Pritchard, updated 6 months ago
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Created by Trevor Pritchard
6 months ago
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Question 1
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Liberal candidate Jenna Sudds and Conservative candidate Blair Turner both spoke to CBC this week about dealing with WHAT during the campaign?
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Election sign vandalism.
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Running for election with young kids at home.
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Fraudulent texts sent to would-be voters.
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Harassment on the doorstep.
Question 2
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The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board announced an updated version of its elementary school restructuring plan on Thursday. Which of the following is true under the new version of the plan?
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There will be no English-only elementary schools in the OCDSB.
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All of the board's specialized classes will be phased out.
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Fewer children than before will be required to change schools in 2026.
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Parents will not be able to request exemptions for their children.
Question 3
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Luis Santiago told CBC about a harrowing experience he went through Tuesday afternoon in Ottawa's Lowertown neighbourhood. What happened?
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He fought with — and eventually subdued — a murder suspect.
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He rescued a four-year-old from a burning building.
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He was swarmed by a group of teenagers.
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He was attacked by an off-leash pit bull.
Question 4
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Hani Diab, left, is one of several voters in the riding of Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke who told CBC they'd welcome commitments by the federal parties to spend more on what?
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National defence.
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Pharmacare.
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Support for small businesses.
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Job training for new Canadians.
Question 5
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"When I raise the _________ in my community … there's a glazed look in people's eyes." What major city undertaking was River ward Coun. Riley Brockington referring to when he spoke those words this week?
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The zoning bylaw review.
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The stormwater management plan.
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The urban boundary expansion.
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The federal tax-like payment appeal.
Question 6
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Two leaders of the 2022 convoy protests, Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, were convicted this week of counselling to commit mischief. What ADDITIONAL charge was Barber convicted of?
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Counselling others to disobey a court order.
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Intimidation.
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Obstructing police.
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Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.
Question 7
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There have been three homicides in Ottawa since last Saturday, with the killing of 42-year-old Trevor Needham on Friday the most recent. How many homicides have there now been in Ottawa in 2025?
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Three.
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Five.
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Eight.
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13.
Question 8
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What is Kingston, Ont., aiming to do by the end of the year, with city council voting unanimously this past week to spend another $600,000 on their efforts?
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Connect every patient in the city with a family doctor.
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Ensure there's always an ambulance available when a resident needs one.
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Find a home for a proposed multi-sport stadium.
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Build temporary housing for anyone who's been living in an encampment.
Question 9
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Teri-Lynne Belanger told CBC that because of the recent policies announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, her organization was cancelling plans to play in U.S. tournaments. What sport is Belanger involved with?
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Rugby.
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Lacrosse.
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Ultimate Frisbee.
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Field hockey.
Question 10
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The National Gallery of Canada prepared special programming on Saturday as part of an international movement where people can do WHAT while looking at paintings?
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Pair the art with a glass of wine.
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Soak everything in at an exceptionally slow pace.
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Practise yoga.
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Discuss the art with a mental health professional.
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