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CBC Ottawa news quiz for the week of Nov. 28

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  1. 1Ottawa reported the country's first two cases of the COVID-19 omicron variant this past week. Which country had the two people who tested positive recently travelled from?Image for question 1
    1. ASouth Africa.
    2. BZimbabwe.
    3. CNigeria.
    4. DAustralia.
  2. 2How did Gatineau, Que., veteran Dave Ryan end up losing more than two decades' worth of war medals and other mementos from his time in the military?Image for question 2
    1. AThey were accidentally tossed in the trash.
    2. BA relative mistakenly sold them on Kijiji.
    3. CSomeone stole them from his cottage.
    4. DThey disappeared with the rest of his luggage after he flew to Vancouver.
  3. 3What did the town of Casselman, Ont., decide at a special meeting Monday night?Image for question 3
    1. ATo declare the mayor's seat vacant.
    2. BTo amalgamate with the surrounding county.
    3. CTo abolish its police force.
    4. DTo make Algonquin one of its official languages.
  4. 4The disciplinary hearing for Const. Andrew Badeen — one of 12 Ottawa police officers charged in an investigation that began in 2015, and the only case still outstanding — began Tuesday. What is he accused of doing?Image for question 4
    1. AIssuing fake traffic warnings to drivers.
    2. BTaking kickbacks from tow truck operators.
    3. CLying under oath at criminal trials.
    4. DFailing to properly investigate sexual assault allegations.
  5. 5Which Ottawa Senators player, seen here, fought off tears while being asked Wednesday about a school shooting in his Michigan hometown?Image for question 5
    1. AJosh Norris.
    2. BBrady Tkachuk.
    3. CArtem Zub.
    4. DThomas Chabot.
  6. 6Which Quebec workers, seen here, went on strike this week after failing to reach a contract Tuesday?Image for question 6
    1. ADaycare workers.
    2. BCEGEP instructors.
    3. CLibrarians and support staff.
    4. DNurses.
  7. 7What piece of city infrastructure did Coun. Jeff Leiper unsuccessfully try to get removed from Ottawa's streets, with his motion voted down Wednesday at transportation committee?Image for question 7
    1. ASensors that allow cyclists to trigger a traffic signal change.
    2. BButtons that pedestrians have to press to get a crossing signal.
    3. CBenches designed to prevent people from sleeping on them.
    4. DRoad paint that doesn't last more than a few months.
  8. 8Western Quebec's health unit announced Friday it was investigating six illnesses connected to this bacteria. What kind of bacteria is it?Image for question 8
    1. ALegionella.
    2. BE. coli.
    3. CListeria.
    4. DC. difficile.
  9. 9What reason did one CHEO official give to explain why three times as many children sought a COVID-19 test last month than in November 2020?Image for question 9
    1. AThe emergence of more contagious COVID-19 variants.
    2. BMore viruses of all types circulating in the community.
    3. CBetter communication on the part of family physicians.
    4. DThe reopening of the international border.
  10. 10The Royal Winnipeg Ballet's production of Nutcracker returned to the National Arts Centre Friday after the COVID-19 pandemic led to a two-year absence. What's different about this year's show?Image for question 10
    1. AAll of the music was pre-recorded.
    2. BParts traditionally played by local children were cut.
    3. CDancers wore masks on stage.
    4. DVaccine clinics will take place in the NAC's lobby.

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