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CBC Ottawa news quiz for the week of Nov. 28
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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?

- ASouth Africa.
- BZimbabwe.
- CNigeria.
- DAustralia.
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?

- AThey were accidentally tossed in the trash.
- BA relative mistakenly sold them on Kijiji.
- CSomeone stole them from his cottage.
- DThey disappeared with the rest of his luggage after he flew to Vancouver.
3What did the town of Casselman, Ont., decide at a special meeting Monday night?

- ATo declare the mayor's seat vacant.
- BTo amalgamate with the surrounding county.
- CTo abolish its police force.
- DTo make Algonquin one of its official languages.
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?
- AIssuing fake traffic warnings to drivers.
- BTaking kickbacks from tow truck operators.
- CLying under oath at criminal trials.
- DFailing to properly investigate sexual assault allegations.
5Which Ottawa Senators player, seen here, fought off tears while being asked Wednesday about a school shooting in his Michigan hometown?

- AJosh Norris.
- BBrady Tkachuk.
- CArtem Zub.
- DThomas Chabot.
6Which Quebec workers, seen here, went on strike this week after failing to reach a contract Tuesday?

- ADaycare workers.
- BCEGEP instructors.
- CLibrarians and support staff.
- DNurses.
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?

- ASensors that allow cyclists to trigger a traffic signal change.
- BButtons that pedestrians have to press to get a crossing signal.
- CBenches designed to prevent people from sleeping on them.
- DRoad paint that doesn't last more than a few months.
8Western Quebec's health unit announced Friday it was investigating six illnesses connected to this bacteria. What kind of bacteria is it?

- ALegionella.
- BE. coli.
- CListeria.
- DC. difficile.
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?

- AThe emergence of more contagious COVID-19 variants.
- BMore viruses of all types circulating in the community.
- CBetter communication on the part of family physicians.
- DThe reopening of the international border.
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?

- AAll of the music was pre-recorded.
- BParts traditionally played by local children were cut.
- CDancers wore masks on stage.
- DVaccine clinics will take place in the NAC's lobby.
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