Q.1
In a controversial study conducted by Ottawa’s public school board, what percentage of students in Grades 7-12 said they had been bullied or harassed in the past year?
28%
48%
68%
88%
Q.2
Statistics Canada released the results of its September monthly job survey last week. What was the unemployment rate in Ottawa-Gatineau?
2.9%
4.9%
6.9%
8.9%
Q.3
What is Ottawa’s share of federal gasoline tax revenues for 2012? The money can be used for transit and roads projects.
$20 million
$31.5 million
$36.5 million
$120 million
Q.4
Which of these major sports is not planned for Lansdowne Park once the site is redeveloped?
AA baseball
CFL
Junior hockey
Professional soccer
Q.5
The city’s transportation committee last week approved a new Park & Ride parking lot, containing about 680 spaces, for what Ottawa community?
Manotick
Orleans
Barrhaven
Kanata
Q.6
What well known offspring of a former Prime Minister launched a bid for the leadership of their party last week?
Catherine Clark
Ben Mulroney
Justin Trudeau
Q.7
With the lockout continuing, Ottawa-area NHL stars Claude Giroux and Daniel Briere both signed to play for a pro team in what country?
Sweden
Russia
Germany
Japan
Q.8
When is the new launch date for the Presto smar card system that is being implemented for OC Transpo?
Feb. 15
March 1
Feb. 1
Jan. 1
Q.9
The final vote on Lansdowne will take place the week of Oct. 8. What day will the vote take place?
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Q.10
Several local grocery stores have been impaced by the beef recall. What is the name of the plant that handled the tainted beef?
LX Foods
XL Foods
XX Foods