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CBC Ottawa news quiz for the week of Aug. 10

Trevor Pritchard 10 questions

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  1. 1What 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?Image for question 1
    1. AThe two women were convicted on a lesser charge of manslaughter.
    2. BOnly one of the sisters was convicted of murder.
    3. CThe judge declared a mistrial after the jury could not reach a decision.
    4. DThey were both found not guilty.
  2. 2Which 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?Image for question 2
    1. APembroke.
    2. BBrockville.
    3. CCornwall.
    4. DSmiths Falls.
  3. 3A 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?Image for question 3
    1. ADrown while swimming in lakes and rivers.
    2. BBelieve in conspiracies.
    3. COwn multiple cats.
    4. DReject having a social media presence.
  4. 4According to Ottawa Tourism, what recent event likely brought in millions of dollars for the local economy?Image for question 4
    1. AThe Canadian Track and Field Championships.
    2. BThe Ironman triathlon.
    3. CThis year's Canada Day festivities.
    4. DBluesfest.
  5. 5An 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?Image for question 5
    1. AThe Ottawa Police Service.
    2. BThe Ottawa Paramedic Service.
    3. COC Transpo.
    4. DOttawa Public Health.
  6. 6Provincial police have launched an arson investigation after several fires in Hawkesbury, Ont., over the past month-plus. What types of businesses were victimized?Image for question 6
    1. APizza restaurants.
    2. BGas stations.
    3. CDepanneurs.
    4. DCannabis shops.
  7. 7Tax 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?Image for question 7
    1. ACraft brewers.
    2. BSteel producers.
    3. CCorn growers.
    4. DHotel and motel operators.
  8. 8Why were roughly 40 firefighters called Thursday morning to rue des Anciens in Gatineau, Que.?Image for question 8
    1. AA man had ended up partially buried in a hole.
    2. BA three-vehicle crash caused a major gas leak.
    3. CA worker was stuck in a toppled construction crane.
    4. DTwo moose were roaming through a local park.
  9. 9What 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?Image for question 9
    1. ADesigning a mural at the Deep River, Ont., bowling alley.
    2. BRunning birdwatching tours in the Gatineau hills.
    3. CHelping researchers find unexploded bombs in the Mer Bleue bog.
    4. DBaking intricate wedding cakes at his shop in Renfrew, Ont.
  10. 10What does the National Capital Commission hope to open by the end of the year at the River House?Image for question 10
    1. AA floating sauna.
    2. BA zip line.
    3. CAn underwater art gallery.
    4. DA five-storey observation tower.

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