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Mark Brader
May 29, 2018, 12:19:12 AM5/29/18
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Since the Canadian Inquisition is into its summer season, it's now
time to start posting current-events rounds while they are still
reasonably current.
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on the dates
indicated below, and should be interpreted accordingly. If any
answers have changed due to newer news, you are still expected to
give the answers that were correct on that date.
On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
the correct answers in about 3 days.
All questions were written by members of What She Said and are
used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
been retyped and/or edited by me. The posting and tabulation of
current-events questions is independent of the concurrent posting of
other rounds. For further information see my 2017-09-25 companion
posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 1 (2018-05-14), Round 1 - Current Events
1. The first provincial-election leaders' debate took place between
last Monday between Kathleen Wynne, Doug Ford, and Andrea
Horwath. Which TV network or station hosted it?
2. A Toronto-area Conservative candidate is accused of hiring
actors to rally as supporters outside of the debate. Name the
condidate.
3. The Attorney-General of New York State, who was prosecuting
Harvey Weinstein for sexual abuse, resigned last week when a
"New Yorker" story detailed accusations by four women of his
own sexual abuses. Name him.
4. A Quebec MP was suspended from the NDP caucus last Tuesday after
a story was published alleging she plied an Afghanistan veteran
with alcohol after his parliamentary testimony, followed him
back to his Ottawa hotel room, and later turned up at his
residence in Brandon, MB. Name her.
5. Name the company that is paying $7,150,000,000 US for the right
to sell Starbucks products worldwide.
6. Canadian Tire announced this week its intention to purchase
*which outdoor-wear company* from the Ontario Teachers Pension
Plan?
7. It was down to the wire for the Eurovision Song Contest in
Lisbon, but Israel squeaked out a victory. Name either the
winning song or the singer.
8. Following a trend, it was announced last week that ownership
of Montreal's "La Presse" will be transferred to a charitable
foundation. Give the surname of the prominent family that is
ceding control.
9. This man, who was CEO of the Calgary Olympics, died at age 81
while training for the Huntsman World Senior Games. Name him.
10. Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey won an award, only
to be fired by the Raptors the next day. What was the award?
(Give its full name or describe it in enough detail to
distinguish it from other awards.)
* Game 2 (2018-05-28), Round 1 - Current Events
1. NBA player Sterling Brown announced last week that he plans to
sue the city where his team plays. He says police used a
stun-gun on him and beat him without provocation during an
arrest in January. Which city is he suing?
2. On Tuesday, Toronto City Council appointed Jonathan Tsao as
the interim councillor for Ward 33. Whose seat is he filling?
3. The city of Vancouver announced that their plan to have this
actor record voice announcements for the city's transit system
was on hold, after he was accused of sexual harrassment by
eight women. Which actor?
4. This Pulitzer-prizewinning novelist, author of "American
Pastoral", died on Tuesday at age 85. Name him.
5. Three Manitoba First Nations had to be evacuated from their
tribal grounds last week due to raging wildfires. Name *any
one*.
6. The "Arizona Republic" reported last week that the Arizona
branch of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency had
"lost" a staggeringly large number of immigrant children placed
in homes of sponsors. Within 100, how many children?
7. The CBC released audio last week of PC leader Doug Ford and the
PC candidate for Etobicoke Centre encouraging people to sign up
for PC party mambers, telling them "it won't cost you anything".
Name that Etobicoke Centre candidate.
8. Last week the federal government quashed a $1,500,000,000 Chinese
takeover bid for a Canadian construction company, citing national-
security concerns. What Canadian company?
9. There was a big vote on Friday, May 25: Ireland had a referendum
on whether or not to repeal (technically, to replace the wording
that was added by) a previous constitutional amendment that had
recognized the "equal right to life" of the mother and the unborn.
*What number* was that previous amendment?
10. An explosion at a Mississauga restaurant sent multiple people
to hospital Thursday night. What restaurant?
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "But put in one lousy dragon and they call you
m...@vex.net | a fantasy writer." --Terry Pratchett
My text in this article is in the public domain.
time to start posting current-events rounds while they are still
reasonably current.
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on the dates
indicated below, and should be interpreted accordingly. If any
answers have changed due to newer news, you are still expected to
give the answers that were correct on that date.
On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
the correct answers in about 3 days.
All questions were written by members of What She Said and are
used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
been retyped and/or edited by me. The posting and tabulation of
current-events questions is independent of the concurrent posting of
other rounds. For further information see my 2017-09-25 companion
posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 1 (2018-05-14), Round 1 - Current Events
1. The first provincial-election leaders' debate took place between
last Monday between Kathleen Wynne, Doug Ford, and Andrea
Horwath. Which TV network or station hosted it?
2. A Toronto-area Conservative candidate is accused of hiring
actors to rally as supporters outside of the debate. Name the
condidate.
3. The Attorney-General of New York State, who was prosecuting
Harvey Weinstein for sexual abuse, resigned last week when a
"New Yorker" story detailed accusations by four women of his
own sexual abuses. Name him.
4. A Quebec MP was suspended from the NDP caucus last Tuesday after
a story was published alleging she plied an Afghanistan veteran
with alcohol after his parliamentary testimony, followed him
back to his Ottawa hotel room, and later turned up at his
residence in Brandon, MB. Name her.
5. Name the company that is paying $7,150,000,000 US for the right
to sell Starbucks products worldwide.
6. Canadian Tire announced this week its intention to purchase
*which outdoor-wear company* from the Ontario Teachers Pension
Plan?
7. It was down to the wire for the Eurovision Song Contest in
Lisbon, but Israel squeaked out a victory. Name either the
winning song or the singer.
8. Following a trend, it was announced last week that ownership
of Montreal's "La Presse" will be transferred to a charitable
foundation. Give the surname of the prominent family that is
ceding control.
9. This man, who was CEO of the Calgary Olympics, died at age 81
while training for the Huntsman World Senior Games. Name him.
10. Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey won an award, only
to be fired by the Raptors the next day. What was the award?
(Give its full name or describe it in enough detail to
distinguish it from other awards.)
* Game 2 (2018-05-28), Round 1 - Current Events
1. NBA player Sterling Brown announced last week that he plans to
sue the city where his team plays. He says police used a
stun-gun on him and beat him without provocation during an
arrest in January. Which city is he suing?
2. On Tuesday, Toronto City Council appointed Jonathan Tsao as
the interim councillor for Ward 33. Whose seat is he filling?
3. The city of Vancouver announced that their plan to have this
actor record voice announcements for the city's transit system
was on hold, after he was accused of sexual harrassment by
eight women. Which actor?
4. This Pulitzer-prizewinning novelist, author of "American
Pastoral", died on Tuesday at age 85. Name him.
5. Three Manitoba First Nations had to be evacuated from their
tribal grounds last week due to raging wildfires. Name *any
one*.
6. The "Arizona Republic" reported last week that the Arizona
branch of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency had
"lost" a staggeringly large number of immigrant children placed
in homes of sponsors. Within 100, how many children?
7. The CBC released audio last week of PC leader Doug Ford and the
PC candidate for Etobicoke Centre encouraging people to sign up
for PC party mambers, telling them "it won't cost you anything".
Name that Etobicoke Centre candidate.
8. Last week the federal government quashed a $1,500,000,000 Chinese
takeover bid for a Canadian construction company, citing national-
security concerns. What Canadian company?
9. There was a big vote on Friday, May 25: Ireland had a referendum
on whether or not to repeal (technically, to replace the wording
that was added by) a previous constitutional amendment that had
recognized the "equal right to life" of the mother and the unborn.
*What number* was that previous amendment?
10. An explosion at a Mississauga restaurant sent multiple people
to hospital Thursday night. What restaurant?
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "But put in one lousy dragon and they call you
m...@vex.net | a fantasy writer." --Terry Pratchett
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Dan Blum
May 29, 2018, 11:56:31 AM5/29/18
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> 3. The Attorney-General of New York State, who was prosecuting
> Harvey Weinstein for sexual abuse, resigned last week when a
> "New Yorker" story detailed accusations by four women of his
> own sexual abuses. Name him.
Schneiderman
> Harvey Weinstein for sexual abuse, resigned last week when a
> "New Yorker" story detailed accusations by four women of his
> own sexual abuses. Name him.
> 5. Name the company that is paying $7,150,000,000 US for the right
> to sell Starbucks products worldwide.
> * Game 2 (2018-05-28), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. NBA player Sterling Brown announced last week that he plans to
> sue the city where his team plays. He says police used a
> stun-gun on him and beat him without provocation during an
> arrest in January. Which city is he suing?
> 3. The city of Vancouver announced that their plan to have this
> actor record voice announcements for the city's transit system
> was on hold, after he was accused of sexual harrassment by
> eight women. Which actor?
> 4. This Pulitzer-prizewinning novelist, author of "American
> Pastoral", died on Tuesday at age 85. Name him.
> 6. The "Arizona Republic" reported last week that the Arizona
> branch of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency had
> "lost" a staggeringly large number of immigrant children placed
> in homes of sponsors. Within 100, how many children?
> 8. Last week the federal government quashed a $1,500,000,000 Chinese
> takeover bid for a Canadian construction company, citing national-
> security concerns. What Canadian company?
> 9. There was a big vote on Friday, May 25: Ireland had a referendum
> on whether or not to repeal (technically, to replace the wording
> that was added by) a previous constitutional amendment that had
> recognized the "equal right to life" of the mother and the unborn.
> *What number* was that previous amendment?
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Erland Sommarskog
May 29, 2018, 1:55:17 PM5/29/18
to
> 5. Name the company that is paying $7,150,000,000 US for the right
> to sell Starbucks products worldwide.
Nestle
> to sell Starbucks products worldwide.
> 7. It was down to the wire for the Eurovision Song Contest in
> Lisbon, but Israel squeaked out a victory. Name either the
> winning song or the singer.
> * Game 2 (2018-05-28), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 6. The "Arizona Republic" reported last week that the Arizona
> branch of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency had
> "lost" a staggeringly large number of immigrant children placed
> in homes of sponsors. Within 100, how many children?
1150
> branch of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency had
> "lost" a staggeringly large number of immigrant children placed
> in homes of sponsors. Within 100, how many children?
> 9. There was a big vote on Friday, May 25: Ireland had a referendum
> on whether or not to repeal (technically, to replace the wording
> that was added by) a previous constitutional amendment that had
> recognized the "equal right to life" of the mother and the unborn.
> *What number* was that previous amendment?
Joshua Kreitzer
May 29, 2018, 8:59:16 PM5/29/18
to
m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:8KidnUDxqc8nSZHGnZ2dnUU7-
LXN...@giganews.com:
> * Game 1 (2018-05-14), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 7. It was down to the wire for the Eurovision Song Contest in
> Lisbon, but Israel squeaked out a victory. Name either the
> winning song or the singer.
"Toy"
> * Game 2 (2018-05-28), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 4. This Pulitzer-prizewinning novelist, author of "American
> Pastoral", died on Tuesday at age 85. Name him.
Philip Roth
> 6. The "Arizona Republic" reported last week that the Arizona
> branch of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency had
> "lost" a staggeringly large number of immigrant children placed
> in homes of sponsors. Within 100, how many children?
1,500
> 9. There was a big vote on Friday, May 25: Ireland had a referendum
> on whether or not to repeal (technically, to replace the wording
> that was added by) a previous constitutional amendment that had
> recognized the "equal right to life" of the mother and the unborn.
> *What number* was that previous amendment?
8th
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
LXN...@giganews.com:
> * Game 1 (2018-05-14), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 3. The Attorney-General of New York State, who was prosecuting
> Harvey Weinstein for sexual abuse, resigned last week when a
> "New Yorker" story detailed accusations by four women of his
> own sexual abuses. Name him.
Schneiderman
> Harvey Weinstein for sexual abuse, resigned last week when a
> "New Yorker" story detailed accusations by four women of his
> own sexual abuses. Name him.
> 7. It was down to the wire for the Eurovision Song Contest in
> Lisbon, but Israel squeaked out a victory. Name either the
> winning song or the singer.
> * Game 2 (2018-05-28), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 3. The city of Vancouver announced that their plan to have this
> actor record voice announcements for the city's transit system
> was on hold, after he was accused of sexual harrassment by
> eight women. Which actor?
Morgan Freeman
> actor record voice announcements for the city's transit system
> was on hold, after he was accused of sexual harrassment by
> eight women. Which actor?
> 4. This Pulitzer-prizewinning novelist, author of "American
> Pastoral", died on Tuesday at age 85. Name him.
> 6. The "Arizona Republic" reported last week that the Arizona
> branch of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency had
> "lost" a staggeringly large number of immigrant children placed
> in homes of sponsors. Within 100, how many children?
> 9. There was a big vote on Friday, May 25: Ireland had a referendum
> on whether or not to repeal (technically, to replace the wording
> that was added by) a previous constitutional amendment that had
> recognized the "equal right to life" of the mother and the unborn.
> *What number* was that previous amendment?
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Dan Tilque
May 30, 2018, 4:05:57 AM5/30/18
to
Mark Brader wrote:
>
>
> * Game 1 (2018-05-14), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. The first provincial-election leaders' debate took place between
> last Monday between Kathleen Wynne, Doug Ford, and Andrea
> Horwath. Which TV network or station hosted it?
>
> 2. A Toronto-area Conservative candidate is accused of hiring
> actors to rally as supporters outside of the debate. Name the
> condidate.
>
> 3. The Attorney-General of New York State, who was prosecuting
> Harvey Weinstein for sexual abuse, resigned last week when a
> "New Yorker" story detailed accusations by four women of his
> own sexual abuses. Name him.
Schneiderman
>
>
> * Game 1 (2018-05-14), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. The first provincial-election leaders' debate took place between
> last Monday between Kathleen Wynne, Doug Ford, and Andrea
> Horwath. Which TV network or station hosted it?
>
> 2. A Toronto-area Conservative candidate is accused of hiring
> actors to rally as supporters outside of the debate. Name the
> condidate.
>
> 3. The Attorney-General of New York State, who was prosecuting
> Harvey Weinstein for sexual abuse, resigned last week when a
> "New Yorker" story detailed accusations by four women of his
> own sexual abuses. Name him.
>
> 2. On Tuesday, Toronto City Council appointed Jonathan Tsao as
> the interim councillor for Ward 33. Whose seat is he filling?
>
> 3. The city of Vancouver announced that their plan to have this
> actor record voice announcements for the city's transit system
> was on hold, after he was accused of sexual harrassment by
> eight women. Which actor?
>
> 4. This Pulitzer-prizewinning novelist, author of "American
> Pastoral", died on Tuesday at age 85. Name him.
>
> 5. Three Manitoba First Nations had to be evacuated from their
> tribal grounds last week due to raging wildfires. Name *any
> one*.
>
> 6. The "Arizona Republic" reported last week that the Arizona
> branch of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency had
> "lost" a staggeringly large number of immigrant children placed
> in homes of sponsors. Within 100, how many children?
>
> 7. The CBC released audio last week of PC leader Doug Ford and the
> PC candidate for Etobicoke Centre encouraging people to sign up
> for PC party mambers, telling them "it won't cost you anything".
> Name that Etobicoke Centre candidate.
>
> 8. Last week the federal government quashed a $1,500,000,000 Chinese
> takeover bid for a Canadian construction company, citing national-
> security concerns. What Canadian company?
>
> 9. There was a big vote on Friday, May 25: Ireland had a referendum
> on whether or not to repeal (technically, to replace the wording
> that was added by) a previous constitutional amendment that had
> recognized the "equal right to life" of the mother and the unborn.
> *What number* was that previous amendment?
>
> 10. An explosion at a Mississauga restaurant sent multiple people
> to hospital Thursday night. What restaurant?
>
--
Peter Smyth
May 30, 2018, 4:11:09 AM5/30/18
to
> 8. Following a trend, it was announced last week that ownership
> of Montreal's "La Presse" will be transferred to a charitable
> foundation. Give the surname of the prominent family that is
> ceding control.
>
> 9. This man, who was CEO of the Calgary Olympics, died at age 81
> while training for the Huntsman World Senior Games. Name him.
>
> 10. Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey won an award, only
> to be fired by the Raptors the next day. What was the award?
> (Give its full name or describe it in enough detail to
> distinguish it from other awards.)
>
>
> * Game 2 (2018-05-28), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. NBA player Sterling Brown announced last week that he plans to
> sue the city where his team plays. He says police used a
> stun-gun on him and beat him without provocation during an
> arrest in January. Which city is he suing?
>
> 2. On Tuesday, Toronto City Council appointed Jonathan Tsao as
> the interim councillor for Ward 33. Whose seat is he filling?
>
> 3. The city of Vancouver announced that their plan to have this
> actor record voice announcements for the city's transit system
> was on hold, after he was accused of sexual harrassment by
> eight women. Which actor?
>
> 4. This Pulitzer-prizewinning novelist, author of "American
> Pastoral", died on Tuesday at age 85. Name him.
Phillip Roth
> of Montreal's "La Presse" will be transferred to a charitable
> foundation. Give the surname of the prominent family that is
> ceding control.
>
> 9. This man, who was CEO of the Calgary Olympics, died at age 81
> while training for the Huntsman World Senior Games. Name him.
>
> 10. Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey won an award, only
> to be fired by the Raptors the next day. What was the award?
> (Give its full name or describe it in enough detail to
> distinguish it from other awards.)
>
>
> * Game 2 (2018-05-28), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. NBA player Sterling Brown announced last week that he plans to
> sue the city where his team plays. He says police used a
> stun-gun on him and beat him without provocation during an
> arrest in January. Which city is he suing?
>
> 2. On Tuesday, Toronto City Council appointed Jonathan Tsao as
> the interim councillor for Ward 33. Whose seat is he filling?
>
> 3. The city of Vancouver announced that their plan to have this
> actor record voice announcements for the city's transit system
> was on hold, after he was accused of sexual harrassment by
> eight women. Which actor?
>
> 4. This Pulitzer-prizewinning novelist, author of "American
> Pastoral", died on Tuesday at age 85. Name him.
> 5. Three Manitoba First Nations had to be evacuated from their
> tribal grounds last week due to raging wildfires. Name *any
> one*.
>
> 6. The "Arizona Republic" reported last week that the Arizona
> branch of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency had
> "lost" a staggeringly large number of immigrant children placed
> in homes of sponsors. Within 100, how many children?
>
> 7. The CBC released audio last week of PC leader Doug Ford and the
> PC candidate for Etobicoke Centre encouraging people to sign up
> for PC party mambers, telling them "it won't cost you anything".
> Name that Etobicoke Centre candidate.
>
> 8. Last week the federal government quashed a $1,500,000,000 Chinese
> takeover bid for a Canadian construction company, citing national-
> security concerns. What Canadian company?
>
> 9. There was a big vote on Friday, May 25: Ireland had a referendum
> on whether or not to repeal (technically, to replace the wording
> that was added by) a previous constitutional amendment that had
> recognized the "equal right to life" of the mother and the unborn.
> *What number* was that previous amendment?
8th
> tribal grounds last week due to raging wildfires. Name *any
> one*.
>
> 6. The "Arizona Republic" reported last week that the Arizona
> branch of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency had
> "lost" a staggeringly large number of immigrant children placed
> in homes of sponsors. Within 100, how many children?
>
> 7. The CBC released audio last week of PC leader Doug Ford and the
> PC candidate for Etobicoke Centre encouraging people to sign up
> for PC party mambers, telling them "it won't cost you anything".
> Name that Etobicoke Centre candidate.
>
> 8. Last week the federal government quashed a $1,500,000,000 Chinese
> takeover bid for a Canadian construction company, citing national-
> security concerns. What Canadian company?
>
> 9. There was a big vote on Friday, May 25: Ireland had a referendum
> on whether or not to repeal (technically, to replace the wording
> that was added by) a previous constitutional amendment that had
> recognized the "equal right to life" of the mother and the unborn.
> *What number* was that previous amendment?
> 10. An explosion at a Mississauga restaurant sent multiple people
> to hospital Thursday night. What restaurant?
Peter Smyth
> to hospital Thursday night. What restaurant?
Jason Kreitzer
May 30, 2018, 7:42:20 PM5/30/18
to
> 4. This Pulitzer-prizewinning novelist, author of "American
> Pastoral", died on Tuesday at age 85. Name him.
>
> 5. Three Manitoba First Nations had to be evacuated from their
> tribal grounds last week due to raging wildfires. Name *any
> one*.
>
> 6. The "Arizona Republic" reported last week that the Arizona
> branch of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency had
> "lost" a staggeringly large number of immigrant children placed
> in homes of sponsors. Within 100, how many children?
4500
> Pastoral", died on Tuesday at age 85. Name him.
>
> 5. Three Manitoba First Nations had to be evacuated from their
> tribal grounds last week due to raging wildfires. Name *any
> one*.
>
> 6. The "Arizona Republic" reported last week that the Arizona
> branch of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency had
> "lost" a staggeringly large number of immigrant children placed
> in homes of sponsors. Within 100, how many children?
> 7. The CBC released audio last week of PC leader Doug Ford and the
> PC candidate for Etobicoke Centre encouraging people to sign up
> for PC party members, telling them "it won't cost you anything".
> PC candidate for Etobicoke Centre encouraging people to sign up
> Name that Etobicoke Centre candidate.
>
> 8. Last week the federal government quashed a $1,500,000,000 Chinese
> takeover bid for a Canadian construction company, citing national-
> security concerns. What Canadian company?
>
> 9. There was a big vote on Friday, May 25: Ireland had a referendum
> on whether or not to repeal (technically, to replace the wording
> that was added by) a previous constitutional amendment that had
> recognized the "equal right to life" of the mother and the unborn.
> *What number* was that previous amendment?
8th
>
> 8. Last week the federal government quashed a $1,500,000,000 Chinese
> takeover bid for a Canadian construction company, citing national-
> security concerns. What Canadian company?
>
> 9. There was a big vote on Friday, May 25: Ireland had a referendum
> on whether or not to repeal (technically, to replace the wording
> that was added by) a previous constitutional amendment that had
> recognized the "equal right to life" of the mother and the unborn.
> *What number* was that previous amendment?
Pete Gayde
May 31, 2018, 3:42:36 PM5/31/18
to
>
> 4. A Quebec MP was suspended from the NDP caucus last Tuesday after
> a story was published alleging she plied an Afghanistan veteran
> with alcohol after his parliamentary testimony, followed him
> back to his Ottawa hotel room, and later turned up at his
> residence in Brandon, MB. Name her.
>
> 5. Name the company that is paying $7,150,000,000 US for the right
> to sell Starbucks products worldwide.
>
> 6. Canadian Tire announced this week its intention to purchase
> *which outdoor-wear company* from the Ontario Teachers Pension
> Plan?
>
> 7. It was down to the wire for the Eurovision Song Contest in
> Lisbon, but Israel squeaked out a victory. Name either the
> winning song or the singer.
>
> 8. Following a trend, it was announced last week that ownership
> of Montreal's "La Presse" will be transferred to a charitable
> foundation. Give the surname of the prominent family that is
> ceding control.
>
> 9. This man, who was CEO of the Calgary Olympics, died at age 81
> while training for the Huntsman World Senior Games. Name him.
>
> 10. Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey won an award, only
> to be fired by the Raptors the next day. What was the award?
> (Give its full name or describe it in enough detail to
> distinguish it from other awards.)
>
>
> * Game 2 (2018-05-28), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. NBA player Sterling Brown announced last week that he plans to
> sue the city where his team plays. He says police used a
> stun-gun on him and beat him without provocation during an
> arrest in January. Which city is he suing?
>
> 2. On Tuesday, Toronto City Council appointed Jonathan Tsao as
> the interim councillor for Ward 33. Whose seat is he filling?
>
> 3. The city of Vancouver announced that their plan to have this
> actor record voice announcements for the city's transit system
> was on hold, after he was accused of sexual harrassment by
> eight women. Which actor?
>
> 4. This Pulitzer-prizewinning novelist, author of "American
> Pastoral", died on Tuesday at age 85. Name him.
>
> 5. Three Manitoba First Nations had to be evacuated from their
> tribal grounds last week due to raging wildfires. Name *any
> one*.
>
> 6. The "Arizona Republic" reported last week that the Arizona
> branch of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency had
> "lost" a staggeringly large number of immigrant children placed
> in homes of sponsors. Within 100, how many children?
>
> 7. The CBC released audio last week of PC leader Doug Ford and the
> PC candidate for Etobicoke Centre encouraging people to sign up
> for PC party mambers, telling them "it won't cost you anything".
> Name that Etobicoke Centre candidate.
>
> 8. Last week the federal government quashed a $1,500,000,000 Chinese
> takeover bid for a Canadian construction company, citing national-
> security concerns. What Canadian company?
>
> 9. There was a big vote on Friday, May 25: Ireland had a referendum
> on whether or not to repeal (technically, to replace the wording
> that was added by) a previous constitutional amendment that had
> recognized the "equal right to life" of the mother and the unborn.
> *What number* was that previous amendment?
>
> 10. An explosion at a Mississauga restaurant sent multiple people
> to hospital Thursday night. What restaurant?
>
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> 2. A Toronto-area Conservative candidate is accused of hiring
> actors to rally as supporters outside of the debate. Name the
> condidate.
Meredith Cartwright (PC, Toronto Centre).
> 3. The Attorney-General of New York State, who was prosecuting
> Harvey Weinstein for sexual abuse, resigned last week when a
> "New Yorker" story detailed accusations by four women of his
> own sexual abuses. Name him.
Eric Schneiderman (D). 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Dan Tilque.
> 4. A Quebec MP was suspended from the NDP caucus last Tuesday after
> a story was published alleging she plied an Afghanistan veteran
> with alcohol after his parliamentary testimony, followed him
> back to his Ottawa hotel room, and later turned up at his
> residence in Brandon, MB. Name her.
Christine Moore (Abitibi-Témiscamingue).
> 5. Name the company that is paying $7,150,000,000 US for the right
> to sell Starbucks products worldwide.
Nestlé. 4 for Erland. 2 for Dan Blum.
> 6. Canadian Tire announced this week its intention to purchase
> *which outdoor-wear company* from the Ontario Teachers Pension
> Plan?
Helly Hansen.
> 7. It was down to the wire for the Eurovision Song Contest in
> Lisbon, but Israel squeaked out a victory. Name either the
> winning song or the singer.
"Toy", Netta Barzilai (either name was sufficient). 4 for Joshua
and Peter.
> 8. Following a trend, it was announced last week that ownership
> of Montreal's "La Presse" will be transferred to a charitable
> foundation. Give the surname of the prominent family that is
> ceding control.
Desmarais.
> 9. This man, who was CEO of the Calgary Olympics, died at age 81
> while training for the Huntsman World Senior Games. Name him.
Frank King.
> 10. Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey won an award, only
> to be fired by the Raptors the next day. What was the award?
> (Give its full name or describe it in enough detail to
> distinguish it from other awards.)
Michael H. Goldberg National Basketball Coaches Association Coach
of the Year Award.
> * Game 2 (2018-05-28), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. NBA player Sterling Brown announced last week that he plans to
> sue the city where his team plays. He says police used a
> stun-gun on him and beat him without provocation during an
> arrest in January. Which city is he suing?
Milwaukee. 4 for Dan Blum.
> 2. On Tuesday, Toronto City Council appointed Jonathan Tsao as
> the interim councillor for Ward 33. Whose seat is he filling?
Shelley Carroll. (She's running for provincial office.)
> 3. The city of Vancouver announced that their plan to have this
> actor record voice announcements for the city's transit system
> was on hold, after he was accused of sexual harrassment by
> eight women. Which actor?
Morgan Freeman. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Jason.
> 4. This Pulitzer-prizewinning novelist, author of "American
> Pastoral", died on Tuesday at age 85. Name him.
Philip Roth. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, Peter, and Pete.
> 5. Three Manitoba First Nations had to be evacuated from their
> tribal grounds last week due to raging wildfires. Name *any
> one*.
Little Grand Rapids, Pauingassi, Sapotaweyak.
> 6. The "Arizona Republic" reported last week that the Arizona
> branch of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency had
> "lost" a staggeringly large number of immigrant children placed
> in homes of sponsors. Within 100, how many children?
1,475 (accepting 1,375-1,575). 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Pete.
> 7. The CBC released audio last week of PC leader Doug Ford and the
> PC candidate for Etobicoke Centre encouraging people to sign up
> for PC party mambers, telling them "it won't cost you anything".
> Name that Etobicoke Centre candidate.
Kinga Surma.
> 8. Last week the federal government quashed a $1,500,000,000 Chinese
> takeover bid for a Canadian construction company, citing national-
> security concerns. What Canadian company?
Aecon.
> 9. There was a big vote on Friday, May 25: Ireland had a referendum
> on whether or not to repeal (technically, to replace the wording
> that was added by) a previous constitutional amendment that had
> recognized the "equal right to life" of the mother and the unborn.
> *What number* was that previous amendment?
8th. 4 for everyone -- Dan Blum, Erland, Joshua, Dan Tilque, Peter,
Jason, and Pete.
> 10. An explosion at a Mississauga restaurant sent multiple people
> to hospital Thursday night. What restaurant?
Bombay Bhel.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAMES-> 1 2 TOTALS
Dan Blum 6 20 26
Joshua Kreitzer 8 16 24
Pete Gayde 0 12 12
Peter Smyth 4 8 12
Dan Tilque 4 4 8
Jason Kreitzer 0 8 8
Erland Sommarskog 4 4 8
--
Mark Brader "I am Sam. Sam I am.
Toronto I do not like trolls, flames, or spam."
m...@vex.net --Forrest Cameranesi (after Dr. Seuss)
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on the
> dates indicated below, and should be interpreted accordingly.
> If any answers have changed due to newer news, you are still
> expected to give the answers that were correct on that date...
> dates indicated below, and should be interpreted accordingly.
> If any answers have changed due to newer news, you are still
> For further information see my 2017-09-25 companion posting on
> "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> * Game 1 (2018-05-14), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. The first provincial-election leaders' debate took place between
> last Monday between Kathleen Wynne, Doug Ford, and Andrea
> Horwath. Which TV network or station hosted it?
CITY.
> "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> * Game 1 (2018-05-14), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. The first provincial-election leaders' debate took place between
> last Monday between Kathleen Wynne, Doug Ford, and Andrea
> Horwath. Which TV network or station hosted it?
> 2. A Toronto-area Conservative candidate is accused of hiring
> actors to rally as supporters outside of the debate. Name the
> condidate.
> 3. The Attorney-General of New York State, who was prosecuting
> Harvey Weinstein for sexual abuse, resigned last week when a
> "New Yorker" story detailed accusations by four women of his
> own sexual abuses. Name him.
> 4. A Quebec MP was suspended from the NDP caucus last Tuesday after
> a story was published alleging she plied an Afghanistan veteran
> with alcohol after his parliamentary testimony, followed him
> back to his Ottawa hotel room, and later turned up at his
> residence in Brandon, MB. Name her.
> 5. Name the company that is paying $7,150,000,000 US for the right
> to sell Starbucks products worldwide.
> 6. Canadian Tire announced this week its intention to purchase
> *which outdoor-wear company* from the Ontario Teachers Pension
> Plan?
> 7. It was down to the wire for the Eurovision Song Contest in
> Lisbon, but Israel squeaked out a victory. Name either the
> winning song or the singer.
and Peter.
> 8. Following a trend, it was announced last week that ownership
> of Montreal's "La Presse" will be transferred to a charitable
> foundation. Give the surname of the prominent family that is
> ceding control.
> 9. This man, who was CEO of the Calgary Olympics, died at age 81
> while training for the Huntsman World Senior Games. Name him.
> 10. Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey won an award, only
> to be fired by the Raptors the next day. What was the award?
> (Give its full name or describe it in enough detail to
> distinguish it from other awards.)
of the Year Award.
> * Game 2 (2018-05-28), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. NBA player Sterling Brown announced last week that he plans to
> sue the city where his team plays. He says police used a
> stun-gun on him and beat him without provocation during an
> arrest in January. Which city is he suing?
> 2. On Tuesday, Toronto City Council appointed Jonathan Tsao as
> the interim councillor for Ward 33. Whose seat is he filling?
> 3. The city of Vancouver announced that their plan to have this
> actor record voice announcements for the city's transit system
> was on hold, after he was accused of sexual harrassment by
> eight women. Which actor?
> 4. This Pulitzer-prizewinning novelist, author of "American
> Pastoral", died on Tuesday at age 85. Name him.
> 5. Three Manitoba First Nations had to be evacuated from their
> tribal grounds last week due to raging wildfires. Name *any
> one*.
> 6. The "Arizona Republic" reported last week that the Arizona
> branch of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency had
> "lost" a staggeringly large number of immigrant children placed
> in homes of sponsors. Within 100, how many children?
> 7. The CBC released audio last week of PC leader Doug Ford and the
> PC candidate for Etobicoke Centre encouraging people to sign up
> for PC party mambers, telling them "it won't cost you anything".
> Name that Etobicoke Centre candidate.
> 8. Last week the federal government quashed a $1,500,000,000 Chinese
> takeover bid for a Canadian construction company, citing national-
> security concerns. What Canadian company?
> 9. There was a big vote on Friday, May 25: Ireland had a referendum
> on whether or not to repeal (technically, to replace the wording
> that was added by) a previous constitutional amendment that had
> recognized the "equal right to life" of the mother and the unborn.
> *What number* was that previous amendment?
Jason, and Pete.
> 10. An explosion at a Mississauga restaurant sent multiple people
> to hospital Thursday night. What restaurant?
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAMES-> 1 2 TOTALS
Dan Blum 6 20 26
Joshua Kreitzer 8 16 24
Pete Gayde 0 12 12
Peter Smyth 4 8 12
Dan Tilque 4 4 8
Jason Kreitzer 0 8 8
Erland Sommarskog 4 4 8
--
Mark Brader "I am Sam. Sam I am.
Toronto I do not like trolls, flames, or spam."
m...@vex.net --Forrest Cameranesi (after Dr. Seuss)
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