Question 1
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Which 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?
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Indo-Canadians.
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Chinese-Canadians.
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Somali-Canadians.
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Nigerian-Canadians.
Question 2
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Who 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?
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Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson.
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Catherine McKenney, the councillor for the city's downtown.
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Peter Sloly, the city's police chief.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Question 3
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Sarah 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?
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She's an Indigenous healer at the Wabano Centre.
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She's the executive director at a downtown women's shelter.
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She runs an opioid management program at a community health centre.
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She pairs veterans who've experienced PTSD with companion animals.
Question 4
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What 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?
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Cross-border vaccine requirements for truck drivers must be revoked.
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Politicians must reveal a clear plan for ending all COVID-19 mandates and restrictions.
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Any protester charged or ticketed must be granted amnesty.
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Justin Trudeau's Liberal government must resign.
Question 5
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"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?
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Trevor Noah.
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Stephen Colbert.
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Samantha Bee.
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Michael Che.
Question 6
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Ottawa 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?
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They were given parking tickets.
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City snowplows would not clear their streets.
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The city turned down their requests to install outdoor toilets.
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They were charged with violating the noise bylaw.
Question 7
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Ottawa police announced Friday they were launching a new strategy to deal with the protests ahead of their second weekend. What phrase describes that strategy?
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"Surge and contain."
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"Search and destroy."
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"Adapt and react."
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"Hope and pray."
Question 8
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In 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?
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Teal.
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Pink.
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Orange and blue.
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Neon green.
Question 9
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Ottawa'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?
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The United States.
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El Salvador.
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Honduras.
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Costa RIca.
Question 10
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Canada's first medal of the 2022 Winter Olympics was won by an Ottawa athlete competing in what sport?