CBC Ottawa news quiz for the week of Dec. 12

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How closely did you follow the past week in local news?
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Question 1

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Penny Peters is overseeing a series of immersive cultural tours launched in response to rising interest in her Indigenous community's history. Where are the tours taking place?
Answer
  • Kitigan Zibi.
  • Akwesasne.
  • Pikwàkanagàn.
  • Barriere Lake.

Question 2

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Ottawa singer-songwriter Les Emmerson, whose anti-establishment anthem Signs became a staple of 1970s rock radio, died recently after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Which group was he the frontman for?
Answer
  • Five Man Electrical Band.
  • April Wine.
  • Chilliwack.
  • D.O.A.

Question 3

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What legislation has the Ford government decided not to fast-track, leading to criticism from local opposition politicians like NDP MPP Joel Harden and Liberal MPP Stephen Blais?
Answer
  • Rules that would allow councils to expel councillors for misconduct.
  • Expanded protections for Ottawa's Greenbelt.
  • Sweeping reforms to long-term care in Ontario.
  • Additional sick days for pandemic-related absences.

Question 4

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Dr. Tim Olynych says his field is being "overrun" with requests to grant people exemptions from COVID-19 vaccines. What kind of doctor is he?
Answer
  • He's an allergist.
  • He's a pediatrician.
  • He's an otolaryngologist.
  • He's a cardiologist.

Question 5

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Bruce Clark, owner of the Toucan Pub, said he thinks COVID-19 rules introduced this week by his health unit should be stronger and that another lockdown is needed. Where is his pub located?
Answer
  • Cornwall, Ont.
  • Chelsea, Que.
  • Kingston, Ont.
  • Renfrew, Ont.

Question 6

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According to an investigation by Radio-Canada, which Gatineau, Que., institution has been failing to properly enforce COVID-19 mask rules?
Answer
  • Casino du Lac-Leamy.
  • Université du Québec en Outaouais.
  • The Canadian Museum of History.
  • Centre Slush Puppie.

Question 7

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Where was this person spotted holding this sign on Friday morning?
Answer
  • An LCBO in Nepean.
  • A chain drugstore in Vanier.
  • A downtown community centre serving as a COVID-19 test site.
  • A grocery store at the Trainyards shopping complex.

Question 8

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What legally binding directive did Dr. Vera Etches, Ottawa's medical officer of health, issue Friday afternoon amid soaring COVID-19 case rates?
Answer
  • Certain businesses must cut their capacity by 50 per cent.
  • Schools must go online in the new year.
  • Private indoor gatherings must be capped at 10 people.
  • Parks and playgrounds must close at 6 p.m.

Question 9

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The city announced Friday that it would take longer than expected to complete the north-south Trillium Line extension. What's the new completion date?
Answer
  • August 2022.
  • May 2023.
  • September 2023.
  • Spring or summer 2024.

Question 10

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What's the impending future for the Rochon Residence, one of the oldest homes in the ByWard Market?
Answer
  • It will house an artist-in-residence chosen by the National Capital Commission.
  • It will be converted into a set for era-specific TV and film productions.
  • It will be taken over by the nearby Notre-Dame Cathedral and used as a tourist centre.
  • It will be demolished in order to build a luxury condo.
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