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QFTCIUA Final, Round 8: Canadiana
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Mark Brader
Feb 14, 2015, 7:05:58 AM2/14/15
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These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2014-12-08,
and should be interpreted accordingly.
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 Unnatural Axxxe, and are
used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see
my 2014-09-15 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
** Final, Round 8 - Canadiana
* Canadian Business
1. This storied Canadian company began in the Eastern Townships
of Quebec in 1942 as a maker of snowmobiles. It has since
diversified to commercial aircraft and private jets and is a
Fortune Global 500 company. Name it.
2. This Canadian high-tech company was founded in 1985 by Michael
Cowpland. Its high point came with the acquisition of
WordPerfect, which aspired to be the Pepsi to Microsoft Word's
Coke. The Ottawa Senators' arena -- now called the Canadian
Tire Centre -- used to bear this company's name. What name?
3. In 2001, this Quebec-based cable giant was snatched from the
jaws of Rogers by Quebecor and its controversial CEO Pierre-Karl
Peladeau. Now it's the company's cash cow, jockeying with
Bell in wireless and Internet access services. Name the cable
company that keeps Peladeau's boat afloat.
* Canadian Funny Money
Hands on the table! Do *not* open your wallets.
4. Whose face is featured on the Canadian $100 bill?
5. What Canadian-made technological innovation is depicted on the
back of the current $5 bill?
6. The back of the current Canadian $20 bill depicts a war
memorial commemorating a certain battle engrained in the
country's consciousness. Which one?
* World-Class Canadians
In each case, name them.
7. This Canadian lawyer was vice-president of the International
Olympic Committee for 8 years and president of the World
Anti-Doping Agency. Despite the name, he was never a porn star.
8. Formerly Governor of the Bank of Canada, since 2013 he has held
the same position at the Bank of England.
9. This Canadian author and essayist is the current president of
PEN International, the global writers' advocacy group.
Married to a former Governor-General.
* The Kids Are All Right, Eh?
Canada has produced famous children's entertainers. Name them
from the songs and clues.
10. "Skinnamarink", "One Elephant Deux Éléphants". This trio hosted
"The Elephant Show" on CBC and Nickelodeon.
11. "Baby Beluga", "Spider on the Floor". Born in Egypt, he's a
member of the Order of Canada.
12. "The Cat Came Back", "Sandwiches". This Winnipegger had a
CBC show for 12 years until 1997.
* Canadian Transit
13. Besides Toronto's subway and Montreal's Metro, there are 4
other urban rail rapid transit systems in Canada. Name *any one*
of them, giving *both* the city and name of the rail service.
14. This city's public transit system keeps its traditional name
even though it only runs buses today: the "<answer> Street
Railway". What city?
15. The County Line Express is a commuter bus service between
*what two* PEI cities?
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "You keep using that word. I do not think it means
m...@vex.net | what you think it means." -- The Princess Bride
My text in this article is in the public domain.
and should be interpreted accordingly.
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 Unnatural Axxxe, and are
used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see
my 2014-09-15 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
** Final, Round 8 - Canadiana
* Canadian Business
1. This storied Canadian company began in the Eastern Townships
of Quebec in 1942 as a maker of snowmobiles. It has since
diversified to commercial aircraft and private jets and is a
Fortune Global 500 company. Name it.
2. This Canadian high-tech company was founded in 1985 by Michael
Cowpland. Its high point came with the acquisition of
WordPerfect, which aspired to be the Pepsi to Microsoft Word's
Coke. The Ottawa Senators' arena -- now called the Canadian
Tire Centre -- used to bear this company's name. What name?
3. In 2001, this Quebec-based cable giant was snatched from the
jaws of Rogers by Quebecor and its controversial CEO Pierre-Karl
Peladeau. Now it's the company's cash cow, jockeying with
Bell in wireless and Internet access services. Name the cable
company that keeps Peladeau's boat afloat.
* Canadian Funny Money
Hands on the table! Do *not* open your wallets.
4. Whose face is featured on the Canadian $100 bill?
5. What Canadian-made technological innovation is depicted on the
back of the current $5 bill?
6. The back of the current Canadian $20 bill depicts a war
memorial commemorating a certain battle engrained in the
country's consciousness. Which one?
* World-Class Canadians
In each case, name them.
7. This Canadian lawyer was vice-president of the International
Olympic Committee for 8 years and president of the World
Anti-Doping Agency. Despite the name, he was never a porn star.
8. Formerly Governor of the Bank of Canada, since 2013 he has held
the same position at the Bank of England.
9. This Canadian author and essayist is the current president of
PEN International, the global writers' advocacy group.
Married to a former Governor-General.
* The Kids Are All Right, Eh?
Canada has produced famous children's entertainers. Name them
from the songs and clues.
10. "Skinnamarink", "One Elephant Deux Éléphants". This trio hosted
"The Elephant Show" on CBC and Nickelodeon.
11. "Baby Beluga", "Spider on the Floor". Born in Egypt, he's a
member of the Order of Canada.
12. "The Cat Came Back", "Sandwiches". This Winnipegger had a
CBC show for 12 years until 1997.
* Canadian Transit
13. Besides Toronto's subway and Montreal's Metro, there are 4
other urban rail rapid transit systems in Canada. Name *any one*
of them, giving *both* the city and name of the rail service.
14. This city's public transit system keeps its traditional name
even though it only runs buses today: the "<answer> Street
Railway". What city?
15. The County Line Express is a commuter bus service between
*what two* PEI cities?
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "You keep using that word. I do not think it means
m...@vex.net | what you think it means." -- The Princess Bride
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Björn Lundin
Feb 14, 2015, 7:59:35 AM2/14/15
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On 2015-02-14 13:05, Mark Brader wrote:
>
>
> ** Final, Round 8 - Canadiana
>
> * Canadian Business
>
> 1. This storied Canadian company began in the Eastern Townships
> of Quebec in 1942 as a maker of snowmobiles. It has since
> diversified to commercial aircraft and private jets and is a
> Fortune Global 500 company. Name it.
Bombardie?
>
>
> ** Final, Round 8 - Canadiana
>
> * Canadian Business
>
> 1. This storied Canadian company began in the Eastern Townships
> of Quebec in 1942 as a maker of snowmobiles. It has since
> diversified to commercial aircraft and private jets and is a
> Fortune Global 500 company. Name it.
(One of the few Canadian companies I know)
>
> 2. This Canadian high-tech company was founded in 1985 by Michael
> Cowpland. Its high point came with the acquisition of
> WordPerfect, which aspired to be the Pepsi to Microsoft Word's
> Coke. The Ottawa Senators' arena -- now called the Canadian
> Tire Centre -- used to bear this company's name. What name?
>
> * Canadian Funny Money
>
> Hands on the table! Do *not* open your wallets.
>
> 4. Whose face is featured on the Canadian $100 bill?
>
> 6. The back of the current Canadian $20 bill depicts a war
> memorial commemorating a certain battle engrained in the
> country's consciousness. Which one?
>
>
> * World-Class Canadians
>
> In each case, name them.
>
> 7. This Canadian lawyer was vice-president of the International
> Olympic Committee for 8 years and president of the World
> Anti-Doping Agency. Despite the name, he was never a porn star.
>
> 15. The County Line Express is a commuter bus service between
> *what two* PEI cities?
(And that is the cities I know of PEI)
--
--
Björn
Björn Lundin
Feb 14, 2015, 8:04:07 AM2/14/15
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On 2015-02-14 13:59, Björn Lundin wrote:
>> > 15. The County Line Express is a commuter bus service between
>> > *what two* PEI cities?
> Summerseth and Charlottetown?
> (And that is the cities I know of PEI)
Looking it up, I see it is called Summer_side_ not Summer_seth_
>> > 15. The County Line Express is a commuter bus service between
>> > *what two* PEI cities?
> Summerseth and Charlottetown?
> (And that is the cities I know of PEI)
Guess I really only know one city on PEI...
--
Björn
Mark Brader
Feb 14, 2015, 9:23:18 AM2/14/15
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Björn Lundin:
> Guess I really only know one city on PEI...
I think that's true of a lot of Canadians too.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "Altruism is a fine motive, but if you want results,
m...@vex.net | greed works much better." -- Henry Spencer
> > Summerseth and Charlottetown?
> > (And that is the cities I know of PEI)
> Looking it up, I see it is called Summer_side_ not Summer_seth_
It's close enough for an "almost correct", if you have the right places.
> > (And that is the cities I know of PEI)
> Looking it up, I see it is called Summer_side_ not Summer_seth_
> Guess I really only know one city on PEI...
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "Altruism is a fine motive, but if you want results,
m...@vex.net | greed works much better." -- Henry Spencer
Dan Blum
Feb 14, 2015, 10:57:42 AM2/14/15
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Mark Brader <m...@vex.net> wrote:
> ** Final, Round 8 - Canadiana
> * Canadian Business
> 1. This storied Canadian company began in the Eastern Townships
> of Quebec in 1942 as a maker of snowmobiles. It has since
> diversified to commercial aircraft and private jets and is a
> Fortune Global 500 company. Name it.
Bombardier
> ** Final, Round 8 - Canadiana
> * Canadian Business
> 1. This storied Canadian company began in the Eastern Townships
> of Quebec in 1942 as a maker of snowmobiles. It has since
> diversified to commercial aircraft and private jets and is a
> Fortune Global 500 company. Name it.
> 2. This Canadian high-tech company was founded in 1985 by Michael
> Cowpland. Its high point came with the acquisition of
> WordPerfect, which aspired to be the Pepsi to Microsoft Word's
> Coke. The Ottawa Senators' arena -- now called the Canadian
> Tire Centre -- used to bear this company's name. What name?
> * Canadian Funny Money
> Hands on the table! Do *not* open your wallets.
> 4. Whose face is featured on the Canadian $100 bill?
> 6. The back of the current Canadian $20 bill depicts a war
> memorial commemorating a certain battle engrained in the
> country's consciousness. Which one?
> * World-Class Canadians
> In each case, name them.
> 9. This Canadian author and essayist is the current president of
> PEN International, the global writers' advocacy group.
> Married to a former Governor-General.
Margaret Atwood
> PEN International, the global writers' advocacy group.
> Married to a former Governor-General.
> * Canadian Transit
> 14. This city's public transit system keeps its traditional name
> even though it only runs buses today: the "<answer> Street
> Railway". What city?
--
_______________________________________________________________________
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"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Peter Smyth
Feb 14, 2015, 11:23:59 AM2/14/15
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Mark Brader wrote:
> ** Final, Round 8 - Canadiana
> ** Final, Round 8 - Canadiana
> * World-Class Canadians
>
> In each case, name them.
>
> 7. This Canadian lawyer was vice-president of the International
> Olympic Committee for 8 years and president of the World
> Anti-Doping Agency. Despite the name, he was never a porn star.
Dick Pound
>
> In each case, name them.
>
> 7. This Canadian lawyer was vice-president of the International
> Olympic Committee for 8 years and president of the World
> Anti-Doping Agency. Despite the name, he was never a porn star.
> 8. Formerly Governor of the Bank of Canada, since 2013 he has held
> the same position at the Bank of England.
Mark Carney
> the same position at the Bank of England.
> 9. This Canadian author and essayist is the current president of
> PEN International, the global writers' advocacy group.
> Married to a former Governor-General.
Peter Smyth
> PEN International, the global writers' advocacy group.
> Married to a former Governor-General.
Joshua Kreitzer
Feb 14, 2015, 1:26:30 PM2/14/15
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m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:-tmdna6Os7O4p0LJnZ2dnUU7-
W2d...@vex.net:
> ** Final, Round 8 - Canadiana
>
> * Canadian Business
>
> 1. This storied Canadian company began in the Eastern Townships
> of Quebec in 1942 as a maker of snowmobiles. It has since
> diversified to commercial aircraft and private jets and is a
> Fortune Global 500 company. Name it.
Bombardier
> 2. This Canadian high-tech company was founded in 1985 by Michael
> Cowpland. Its high point came with the acquisition of
> WordPerfect, which aspired to be the Pepsi to Microsoft Word's
> Coke. The Ottawa Senators' arena -- now called the Canadian
> Tire Centre -- used to bear this company's name. What name?
> * The Kids Are All Right, Eh?
>
> Canada has produced famous children's entertainers. Name them
> from the songs and clues.
>
> 10. "Skinnamarink", "One Elephant Deux Éléphants". This trio hosted
> "The Elephant Show" on CBC and Nickelodeon.
Sharon, Lois & Bram; Sharon, Bram & Lois
> 11. "Baby Beluga", "Spider on the Floor". Born in Egypt, he's a
> member of the Order of Canada.
Raffi
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
W2d...@vex.net:
> ** Final, Round 8 - Canadiana
>
> * Canadian Business
>
> 1. This storied Canadian company began in the Eastern Townships
> of Quebec in 1942 as a maker of snowmobiles. It has since
> diversified to commercial aircraft and private jets and is a
> Fortune Global 500 company. Name it.
> 2. This Canadian high-tech company was founded in 1985 by Michael
> Cowpland. Its high point came with the acquisition of
> WordPerfect, which aspired to be the Pepsi to Microsoft Word's
> Coke. The Ottawa Senators' arena -- now called the Canadian
> Tire Centre -- used to bear this company's name. What name?
Novell
> * Canadian Funny Money
>
> * Canadian Funny Money
>
> 6. The back of the current Canadian $20 bill depicts a war
> memorial commemorating a certain battle engrained in the
> country's consciousness. Which one?
Battle of the Plains of Abraham; Battle of Vimy
> memorial commemorating a certain battle engrained in the
> country's consciousness. Which one?
> * The Kids Are All Right, Eh?
>
> Canada has produced famous children's entertainers. Name them
> from the songs and clues.
>
> 10. "Skinnamarink", "One Elephant Deux Éléphants". This trio hosted
> "The Elephant Show" on CBC and Nickelodeon.
> 11. "Baby Beluga", "Spider on the Floor". Born in Egypt, he's a
> member of the Order of Canada.
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Calvin
Feb 14, 2015, 5:36:31 PM2/14/15
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On Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 10:05:58 PM UTC+10, Mark Brader wrote:
> ** Final, Round 8 - Canadiana
>
> ** Final, Round 8 - Canadiana
>
> * World-Class Canadians
>
> In each case, name them.
>
> 7. This Canadian lawyer was vice-president of the International
> Olympic Committee for 8 years and president of the World
> Anti-Doping Agency. Despite the name, he was never a porn star.
Dick Pound!
>
> In each case, name them.
>
> 7. This Canadian lawyer was vice-president of the International
> Olympic Committee for 8 years and president of the World
> Anti-Doping Agency. Despite the name, he was never a porn star.
> 8. Formerly Governor of the Bank of Canada, since 2013 he has held
> the same position at the Bank of England.
cheers,
calvin
Pete
Feb 15, 2015, 12:07:07 AM2/15/15
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>
> 5. What Canadian-made technological innovation is depicted on the
> back of the current $5 bill?
>
> 6. The back of the current Canadian $20 bill depicts a war
> memorial commemorating a certain battle engrained in the
> country's consciousness. Which one?
>
>
> * World-Class Canadians
>
> In each case, name them.
>
> 7. This Canadian lawyer was vice-president of the International
> Olympic Committee for 8 years and president of the World
> Anti-Doping Agency. Despite the name, he was never a porn star.
>
> 8. Formerly Governor of the Bank of Canada, since 2013 he has held
> the same position at the Bank of England.
>
> 9. This Canadian author and essayist is the current president of
> PEN International, the global writers' advocacy group.
> Married to a former Governor-General.
>
>
> * The Kids Are All Right, Eh?
>
> Canada has produced famous children's entertainers. Name them
> from the songs and clues.
>
> 10. "Skinnamarink", "One Elephant Deux Éléphants". This trio hosted
> "The Elephant Show" on CBC and Nickelodeon.
>
> 11. "Baby Beluga", "Spider on the Floor". Born in Egypt, he's a
> member of the Order of Canada.
>
> 12. "The Cat Came Back", "Sandwiches". This Winnipegger had a
> CBC show for 12 years until 1997.
>
>
> * Canadian Transit
>
> 13. Besides Toronto's subway and Montreal's Metro, there are 4
> other urban rail rapid transit systems in Canada. Name *any one*
> of them, giving *both* the city and name of the rail service.
>
> 14. This city's public transit system keeps its traditional name
> even though it only runs buses today: the "<answer> Street
> Railway". What city?
>
> 15. The County Line Express is a commuter bus service between
> *what two* PEI cities?
>
Marc Dashevsky
Feb 15, 2015, 1:41:56 AM2/15/15
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In article <-tmdna6Os7O4p0LJ...@vex.net>, m...@vex.net says...
--
Replace "usenet" with "marc" in the e-mail address.
> ** Final, Round 8 - Canadiana
>
> * Canadian Business
>
>
> * Canadian Business
>
> 2. This Canadian high-tech company was founded in 1985 by Michael
> Cowpland. Its high point came with the acquisition of
> WordPerfect, which aspired to be the Pepsi to Microsoft Word's
> Coke. The Ottawa Senators' arena -- now called the Canadian
> Tire Centre -- used to bear this company's name. What name?
Corel
> Cowpland. Its high point came with the acquisition of
> WordPerfect, which aspired to be the Pepsi to Microsoft Word's
> Coke. The Ottawa Senators' arena -- now called the Canadian
> Tire Centre -- used to bear this company's name. What name?
--
Replace "usenet" with "marc" in the e-mail address.
Dan Tilque
Feb 15, 2015, 3:18:37 AM2/15/15
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Mark Brader wrote:
>
>
> ** Final, Round 8 - Canadiana
>
> * Canadian Business
>
> 1. This storied Canadian company began in the Eastern Townships
> of Quebec in 1942 as a maker of snowmobiles. It has since
> diversified to commercial aircraft and private jets and is a
> Fortune Global 500 company. Name it.
Bombardier
>
>
> ** Final, Round 8 - Canadiana
>
> * Canadian Business
>
> 1. This storied Canadian company began in the Eastern Townships
> of Quebec in 1942 as a maker of snowmobiles. It has since
> diversified to commercial aircraft and private jets and is a
> Fortune Global 500 company. Name it.
>
> 2. This Canadian high-tech company was founded in 1985 by Michael
> Cowpland. Its high point came with the acquisition of
> WordPerfect, which aspired to be the Pepsi to Microsoft Word's
> Coke. The Ottawa Senators' arena -- now called the Canadian
> Tire Centre -- used to bear this company's name. What name?
>
> 3. In 2001, this Quebec-based cable giant was snatched from the
> jaws of Rogers by Quebecor and its controversial CEO Pierre-Karl
> Peladeau. Now it's the company's cash cow, jockeying with
> Bell in wireless and Internet access services. Name the cable
> company that keeps Peladeau's boat afloat.
>
>
> * Canadian Funny Money
>
> Hands on the table! Do *not* open your wallets.
>
> 4. Whose face is featured on the Canadian $100 bill?
>
> 5. What Canadian-made technological innovation is depicted on the
> back of the current $5 bill?
>
> 6. The back of the current Canadian $20 bill depicts a war
> memorial commemorating a certain battle engrained in the
> country's consciousness. Which one?
>
> 15. The County Line Express is a commuter bus service between
> *what two* PEI cities?
>
--
Mark Brader
Feb 17, 2015, 9:17:06 AM2/17/15
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Mark Brader:
and Dan Tilque.
> 2. This Canadian high-tech company was founded in 1985 by Michael
> Cowpland. Its high point came with the acquisition of
> WordPerfect, which aspired to be the Pepsi to Microsoft Word's
> Coke. The Ottawa Senators' arena -- now called the Canadian
> Tire Centre -- used to bear this company's name. What name?
Corel. 4 for Björn and Marc.
> 3. In 2001, this Quebec-based cable giant was snatched from the
> jaws of Rogers by Quebecor and its controversial CEO Pierre-Karl
> Peladeau. Now it's the company's cash cow, jockeying with
> Bell in wireless and Internet access services. Name the cable
> company that keeps Peladeau's boat afloat.
Videotron.
> * Canadian Funny Money
> Hands on the table! Do *not* open your wallets.
> 4. Whose face is featured on the Canadian $100 bill?
Prime Minister Robert Borden.
http://www.bankofcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/design_100.pdf
Among currently issued denominations of paper money, the Queen is only
on the $20. She used to be on the $1, $2, and $1,000 when those were
still in production. Still earlier she was on all denominations.
> 5. What Canadian-made technological innovation is depicted on the
> back of the current $5 bill?
The Mobile Servicing System, consisting of the Canadarm 2, Dextre,
and the Mobile Base. Any part was sufficient.
http://www.bankofcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/design_5.pdf
> 6. The back of the current Canadian $20 bill depicts a war
> memorial commemorating a certain battle engrained in the
> country's consciousness. Which one?
Vimy Ridge. 2 for Joshua.
http://www.bankofcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/design_20.pdf
> * World-Class Canadians
> In each case, name them.
> 7. This Canadian lawyer was vice-president of the International
> Olympic Committee for 8 years and president of the World
> Anti-Doping Agency. Despite the name, he was never a porn star.
Dick Pound. 4 for Peter, Calvin, and Pete.
> 8. Formerly Governor of the Bank of Canada, since 2013 he has held
> the same position at the Bank of England.
Mark Carney. 4 for Peter and Calvin.
> 9. This Canadian author and essayist is the current president of
> PEN International, the global writers' advocacy group.
> Married to a former Governor-General.
John Ralston Saul (husband of Adrienne Clarkson).
> * The Kids Are All Right, Eh?
> Canada has produced famous children's entertainers. Name them
> from the songs and clues.
> 10. "Skinnamarink", "One Elephant Deux Éléphants". This trio hosted
> "The Elephant Show" on CBC and Nickelodeon.
Sharon, Lois, and Bram. I did not require the names to be given
in order. 4 for Joshua (the hard way) and Pete.
> 11. "Baby Beluga", "Spider on the Floor". Born in Egypt, he's a
> member of the Order of Canada.
Raffi. 4 for Joshua and Pete.
> 12. "The Cat Came Back", "Sandwiches". This Winnipegger had a
> CBC show for 12 years until 1997.
Fred Penner.
> * Canadian Transit
> 13. Besides Toronto's subway and Montreal's Metro, there are 4
> other urban rail rapid transit systems in Canada. Name *any one*
> of them, giving *both* the city and name of the rail service.
Calgary C-Train, Edmonton LRT, Ottawa O-Train, Vancouver SkyTrain.
> 14. This city's public transit system keeps its traditional name
> even though it only runs buses today: the "<answer> Street
> Railway". What city?
Hamilton.
> 15. The County Line Express is a commuter bus service between
> *what two* PEI cities?
Charlottetown, Summerside. 3 for Björn.
Scores, if there are no errors:
ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 BEST
TOPICS-> His Lit Geo Spo Ent Can FOUR
Joshua Kreitzer 52 44 52 51 55 14 210
Marc Dashevsky -- 24 52 44 40 4 160
Pete Gayde 35 -- 40 60 24 12 159
Dan Blum 32 32 40 19 36 4 140
"Calvin" 31 24 39 35 27 8 132
Rob Parker 32 24 44 16 24 -- 124
Peter Smyth 12 20 44 36 24 8 124
Dan Tilque 36 20 40 24 4 4 120
Erland Sommarskog 28 8 48 16 12 -- 104
Jason Kreitzer 20 12 16 24 28 -- 88
Björn Lundin 8 11 32 8 16 11 70
Bruce Bowler 36 18 -- -- -- -- 54
--
Mark Brader, Toronto "These days UNIX isn't very UNIX-like"
m...@vex.net -- Doug Gwyn
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2014-12-08,
> and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
> see my 2014-09-15 companion posting on "Questions from the
> Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> ** Final, Round 8 - Canadiana
> * Canadian Business
> 1. This storied Canadian company began in the Eastern Townships
> of Quebec in 1942 as a maker of snowmobiles. It has since
> diversified to commercial aircraft and private jets and is a
> Fortune Global 500 company. Name it.
Bombardier. They also make trains. 4 for Björn, Dan Blum, Joshua,
> Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> ** Final, Round 8 - Canadiana
> * Canadian Business
> 1. This storied Canadian company began in the Eastern Townships
> of Quebec in 1942 as a maker of snowmobiles. It has since
> diversified to commercial aircraft and private jets and is a
> Fortune Global 500 company. Name it.
and Dan Tilque.
> 2. This Canadian high-tech company was founded in 1985 by Michael
> Cowpland. Its high point came with the acquisition of
> WordPerfect, which aspired to be the Pepsi to Microsoft Word's
> Coke. The Ottawa Senators' arena -- now called the Canadian
> Tire Centre -- used to bear this company's name. What name?
> 3. In 2001, this Quebec-based cable giant was snatched from the
> jaws of Rogers by Quebecor and its controversial CEO Pierre-Karl
> Peladeau. Now it's the company's cash cow, jockeying with
> Bell in wireless and Internet access services. Name the cable
> company that keeps Peladeau's boat afloat.
> * Canadian Funny Money
> Hands on the table! Do *not* open your wallets.
> 4. Whose face is featured on the Canadian $100 bill?
http://www.bankofcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/design_100.pdf
Among currently issued denominations of paper money, the Queen is only
on the $20. She used to be on the $1, $2, and $1,000 when those were
still in production. Still earlier she was on all denominations.
> 5. What Canadian-made technological innovation is depicted on the
> back of the current $5 bill?
and the Mobile Base. Any part was sufficient.
http://www.bankofcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/design_5.pdf
> 6. The back of the current Canadian $20 bill depicts a war
> memorial commemorating a certain battle engrained in the
> country's consciousness. Which one?
http://www.bankofcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/design_20.pdf
> * World-Class Canadians
> In each case, name them.
> 7. This Canadian lawyer was vice-president of the International
> Olympic Committee for 8 years and president of the World
> Anti-Doping Agency. Despite the name, he was never a porn star.
> 8. Formerly Governor of the Bank of Canada, since 2013 he has held
> the same position at the Bank of England.
> 9. This Canadian author and essayist is the current president of
> PEN International, the global writers' advocacy group.
> Married to a former Governor-General.
> * The Kids Are All Right, Eh?
> Canada has produced famous children's entertainers. Name them
> from the songs and clues.
> 10. "Skinnamarink", "One Elephant Deux Éléphants". This trio hosted
> "The Elephant Show" on CBC and Nickelodeon.
in order. 4 for Joshua (the hard way) and Pete.
> 11. "Baby Beluga", "Spider on the Floor". Born in Egypt, he's a
> member of the Order of Canada.
> 12. "The Cat Came Back", "Sandwiches". This Winnipegger had a
> CBC show for 12 years until 1997.
> * Canadian Transit
> 13. Besides Toronto's subway and Montreal's Metro, there are 4
> other urban rail rapid transit systems in Canada. Name *any one*
> of them, giving *both* the city and name of the rail service.
> 14. This city's public transit system keeps its traditional name
> even though it only runs buses today: the "<answer> Street
> Railway". What city?
> 15. The County Line Express is a commuter bus service between
> *what two* PEI cities?
Scores, if there are no errors:
ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 BEST
TOPICS-> His Lit Geo Spo Ent Can FOUR
Joshua Kreitzer 52 44 52 51 55 14 210
Marc Dashevsky -- 24 52 44 40 4 160
Pete Gayde 35 -- 40 60 24 12 159
Dan Blum 32 32 40 19 36 4 140
"Calvin" 31 24 39 35 27 8 132
Rob Parker 32 24 44 16 24 -- 124
Peter Smyth 12 20 44 36 24 8 124
Dan Tilque 36 20 40 24 4 4 120
Erland Sommarskog 28 8 48 16 12 -- 104
Jason Kreitzer 20 12 16 24 28 -- 88
Björn Lundin 8 11 32 8 16 11 70
Bruce Bowler 36 18 -- -- -- -- 54
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