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CBC Ottawa news quiz for the week of May 2

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  1. 1Law professor Annette Bouzi is alleging she's faced racism and sexism during her time as the first Black woman to lead the faculty union for which educational institution? Image for question 1
    1. AThe University of Ottawa.
    2. BCarleton University.
    3. CQueen's University.
    4. DAlgonquin College.
  2. 2Anil Arora told CBC Ottawa this week that it was "absolutely critical" to carry out which of the following major undertakings?Image for question 2
    1. AA full review of the City of Ottawa's pandemic response.
    2. BAn investigation into long-term care home deaths.
    3. CThe decommissioning and demolition of the Alexandra Bridge.
    4. DThe Canadian census.
  3. 3Dr. Robert Cushman warned this week about rising COVID-19 cases at workplaces in the Renfrew County area following an outbreak where?Image for question 3
    1. AAt an aerospace company in Arnprior.
    2. BAt the airport in Petawawa.
    3. CAt a car dealership in Eganville.
    4. DAt a heating and plumbing store in Pembroke.
  4. 4Cornwall, Ont., resident Chris Harrop told CBC that it "didn't sit well" with him that his city was allowing what to take place during the provincewide COVID-19 shutdown?Image for question 4
    1. AA Netflix film shoot.
    2. BA hot air balloon festival.
    3. CA Canadian Armed Forces recruitment drive.
    4. DA St. Lawrence River shoreline cleanup.
  5. 5Michaela Alexis is calling for the Ontario government to clearly declare which of the following services essential?Image for question 5
    1. AFertility treatments.
    2. BPet grooming.
    3. CHypnotherapy.
    4. DYoga.
  6. 6Mayor Jim Watson described this man Thursday as having "placed the safety and well-being of residents, customers and staff above all else." Who was he speaking about?Image for question 6
    1. AOC Transpo boss John Manconi.
    2. BFormer police chief Charles Bordeleau.
    3. CRoger Chapman, head of the city's bylaw department.
    4. DCameron Love, CEO of The Ottawa Hospital.
  7. 7The Ottawa Hospital released its design for its new $2.8-billion Civic campus near Dow's Lake this week. What does it plan to do as part of the work?Image for question 7
    1. ARelocate a park onto the roof of one of the buildings.
    2. BExtend the lake so that people can row or skate to work.
    3. CBuild an observation tower and medical museum on the hospital's 20th floor.
    4. DGenerate most of its power with solar panels and an on-site windmill.
  8. 8Michael Vorobej and dozens of his colleagues have been out of work since March 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Who was his employer?Image for question 8
    1. AThe National Arts Centre.
    2. BThe Shaw Centre.
    3. CThe Ottawa International Airport.
    4. DThe Canadian Museum of History.
  9. 9According to Phat Moose Cycles owner Kent Dougall, which heavily-in-demand bicycle part is "the new toilet paper"?Image for question 9
    1. ATire tubes.
    2. BChains.
    3. CLights.
    4. DGears.
  10. 10The Ottawa Public Library is suggesting a number of books to CBC Ottawa readers this month, from a historical novel about the murder of a noblewoman to an irreverent essay collection about Canada as a "land of ice and casual racism." What month do these books mark?Image for question 10
    1. AAsian Heritage Month.
    2. BBlack History Month.
    3. CLGBTQ Pride Month.
    4. DHispanic Heritage Month.

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