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CBC Ottawa news quiz for the week of Aug. 10

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How closely did you follow the past week in local news?
Trevor Pritchard
Quiz by Trevor Pritchard, updated about 2 months ago
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Created by Trevor Pritchard about 2 months ago
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Question 1

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What decision came down last weekend in the trial of Chau and Hue Lam, who'd been accused of first-degree murder in the death of their 88-year-old mother?
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  • The two women were convicted on a lesser charge of manslaughter.
  • Only one of the sisters was convicted of murder.
  • The judge declared a mistrial after the jury could not reach a decision.
  • They were both found not guilty.

Question 2

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Which eastern Ontario community launched an on-demand transit pilot project on Monday, bringing public transportation back to the city for the first time in more than a decade?
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  • Pembroke.
  • Brockville.
  • Cornwall.
  • Smiths Falls.

Question 3

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A new research paper co-authored by University of Ottawa professor Daniel Stockemer suggests people under the age of 35 are more likely than those in other age groups to do what?
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  • Drown while swimming in lakes and rivers.
  • Believe in conspiracies.
  • Own multiple cats.
  • Reject having a social media presence.

Question 4

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According to Ottawa Tourism, what recent event likely brought in millions of dollars for the local economy?
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  • The Canadian Track and Field Championships.
  • The Ironman triathlon.
  • This year's Canada Day festivities.
  • Bluesfest.

Question 5

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An investigation from the office of city Auditor General Nathalie Gougeon found numerous shortfalls with how WHICH organization has been handling issues like staffing and recruitment?
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  • The Ottawa Police Service.
  • The Ottawa Paramedic Service.
  • OC Transpo.
  • Ottawa Public Health.

Question 6

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Provincial police have launched an arson investigation after several fires in Hawkesbury, Ont., over the past month-plus. What types of businesses were victimized?
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  • Pizza restaurants.
  • Gas stations.
  • Depanneurs.
  • Cannabis shops.

Question 7

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Tax cuts that went into effect Aug. 1 across Ontario are a "game changer," according to Scott Simmons, who represents what sector of the province's economy?
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  • Craft brewers.
  • Steel producers.
  • Corn growers.
  • Hotel and motel operators.

Question 8

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Why were roughly 40 firefighters called Thursday morning to rue des Anciens in Gatineau, Que.?
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  • A man had ended up partially buried in a hole.
  • A three-vehicle crash caused a major gas leak.
  • A worker was stuck in a toppled construction crane.
  • Two moose were roaming through a local park.

Question 9

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What has retired warrant officer John Gorrell recently been doing to ease the symptoms of PTSD and debilitating anxiety he developed after tours of duty in Afghanistan?
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  • Designing a mural at the Deep River, Ont., bowling alley.
  • Running birdwatching tours in the Gatineau hills.
  • Helping researchers find unexploded bombs in the Mer Bleue bog.
  • Baking intricate wedding cakes at his shop in Renfrew, Ont.

Question 10

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What does the National Capital Commission hope to open by the end of the year at the River House?
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  • A floating sauna.
  • A zip line.
  • An underwater art gallery.
  • A five-storey observation tower.
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