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CBC Ottawa news quiz for the week of Jan. 30
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1Which Canadian community is relieved that Canada has eased COVID-19 restrictions on travellers from their home country and is now allowing them to access a wider range of PCR tests?
- AIndo-Canadians.
- BChinese-Canadians.
- CSomali-Canadians.
- DNigerian-Canadians.
2Who said this week that the longer a large protest against COVID-19 mandates stretches on, the more likely there "may not be a police solution" to ending it?
- AOttawa Mayor Jim Watson.
- BCatherine McKenney, the councillor for the city's downtown.
- CPeter Sloly, the city's police chief.
- DPrime Minister Justin Trudeau.
3Sarah Davis says the ongoing protest has re-triggered some of her clients who've already experienced trauma, to the point one woman sought refuge in hospital. What does Davis do?
- AShe's an Indigenous healer at the Wabano Centre.
- BShe's the executive director at a downtown women's shelter.
- CShe runs an opioid management program at a community health centre.
- DShe pairs veterans who've experienced PTSD with companion animals.
4What demand did Tamara Lich, co-organizer of the "Freedom Convoy 2022" fundraising campaign, say on Wednesday must be met before they leave the nation's capital?
- ACross-border vaccine requirements for truck drivers must be revoked.
- BPoliticians must reveal a clear plan for ending all COVID-19 mandates and restrictions.
- CAny protester charged or ticketed must be granted amnesty.
- DJustin Trudeau's Liberal government must resign.
5"You can really feel these truckers' passion — I mean, you can't hear it because they're honking over everything." Which comedian made that joke about the protests this past week?
- ATrevor Noah.
- BStephen Colbert.
- CSamantha Bee.
- DMichael Che.
6Ottawa residents Emily Minor and Sarah Murphy both told CBC they felt the city was applying an unfair double standard during the protests. What spurred their comments?
- AThey were given parking tickets.
- BCity snowplows would not clear their streets.
- CThe city turned down their requests to install outdoor toilets.
- DThey were charged with violating the noise bylaw.
7Ottawa police announced Friday they were launching a new strategy to deal with the protests ahead of their second weekend. What phrase describes that strategy?
- A"Surge and contain."
- B"Search and destroy."
- C"Adapt and react."
- D"Hope and pray."
8In smaller vehicle news, Ottawa's transportation committee voted unanimously to remind companies to stop using small delivery robots spotted on the city's streets. What colour are the robots?
- ATeal.
- BPink.
- COrange and blue.
- DNeon green.
9Ottawa's Jonathan David scored in extra time Wednesday to put the finishing touch on a 2-0 win by Canada's men's soccer team, a win that almost certainly assures them of a spot in this year's World Cup. Who did they beat in that game?
- AThe United States.
- BEl Salvador.
- CHonduras.
- DCosta RIca.
10Canada's first medal of the 2022 Winter Olympics was won by an Ottawa athlete competing in what sport?
- AMixed doubles curling.
- BMoguls.
- CLong track speed skating.
- DBobsleigh.
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