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Mark Brader
Jan 9, 2016, 7:30:46 PM1/9/16
to
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-07-07,
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 to the newsgroup in a single followup,
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 Five Guys Named Moe, 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 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
** Final, Round 9 - Canadiana
* Natural Landmarks of Canada
1. This landmark is the world's largest known example of what
is known as a "glacial erratic", and a brewery in nearby Calgary
is named after it. (Its popular brews include Traditional Ale,
Grasshopper Wheat Ale, and Warthog Ale.) Name the landmark.
2. Located within Banff National Park, this scenic lake lies within
the Valley of the Ten Peaks. One particular vantage point is
known as the "$20 View", as it was featured on the reverse of the
1969 and 1979 issues of the Canadian $20 bill. Name the lake.
3. Popular landmarks in this national park in Newfoundland include
Western Brook Pond, Pissing Mare Falls, as well as the mountain
which gave its name to the park. Name the park.
* Canadian Fashion Brands
It's not just about Hudson Bay blankets and parkas. Can you name
these Canadian fashion brands?
4. In 2006, the fashion designer who launched Club Monaco in the
1980s started this line of affordable clothing, initially
available only in Loblaws stores. Since then it has expanded
to the US, with a flagship store on 5th Av. Name the brand.
5. This privately-held Canadian clothing store was founded in
1973 by Michael Budman and Don Green. Their first hit was the
Negative Heel Shoe. Subsequent successes included collections
for Olympic teams and a line of high-end leather accessories.
Name the iconic brand.
6. Controversial remarks from founder Chip Wilson that their yoga
clothes don't work for some women's bodies because "it's
about the rubbing through the thigh" caused a public-relations
nightmare for this athletic-apparel company. The Vancouver-born
Wilson resigned in 2015. Name the company.
* Economic History of Canada
7. Within 2 years, when was the Bank of Canada formed?
8. Within 2 years, when did Canada join the "Group of 6" advanced
economies, making it the "Group of 7" (or "G7")?
9. Name Canada's first stock exchange, which began informally
in 1832.
* Juno Award Winners
10. This much-honored 80-year-old musician's 13th studio album,
"Popular Problems", won the 2015 Album of the Year award.
It features the tracks "Born in Chains", "My Oh My", and
"Nevermind" (which was used during the opening credits of the
HBO series "True Detective"). He also won the 2013 Juno Artist
of the Year. Name him.
11. This singer, songwriter, and occasional actor ended Justin
Bieber's 4-year run by winning the 2015 Juno Fan Choice Award.
He has won multiple Juno awards and several Grammy awards
in his career. His albums include "It's Time", "Call Me
Irresponsible", and "To Be Loved". Name this artist, who is
additionally an Italian citizen.
12. Abel Tesfaye, a Scarborough-based alternative R&B singer,
won the 2015 Artist of the Year and R&B/Soul Recording of
the Year for "Often". In 2013 he won Breakthrough Artist
of the Year and R&B/Soul Recording of the Year for Trilogy.
He also featured on the soundtrack to "The Hunger Games:
Catching Fire", contributing "Devil May Cry". What is his
better-known stage name?
* Toronto Chefs on TV
It's not enough these days to be a great chef and run a great
restaurant. Now we're in the future and you also have to look good
on TV. We'll name their TV shows on Food Network Canada and some of
their restaurants. In each case, you name the Toronto-based chef.
13. Shows: "Pitchin' In", "Chopped Canada". Restaurant: Ruby
Watchco.
14. Shows: "Chopped Canada". Restaurants: Bent, Luckee.
15. Shows: "The Heat", "Top Chef Canada". Restaurants: North 44°,
Fabbrica.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "The problem is that tax lawyers are
m...@vex.net | amazingly creative." -- David Sherman
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 to the newsgroup in a single followup,
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 Five Guys Named Moe, 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 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
** Final, Round 9 - Canadiana
* Natural Landmarks of Canada
1. This landmark is the world's largest known example of what
is known as a "glacial erratic", and a brewery in nearby Calgary
is named after it. (Its popular brews include Traditional Ale,
Grasshopper Wheat Ale, and Warthog Ale.) Name the landmark.
2. Located within Banff National Park, this scenic lake lies within
the Valley of the Ten Peaks. One particular vantage point is
known as the "$20 View", as it was featured on the reverse of the
1969 and 1979 issues of the Canadian $20 bill. Name the lake.
3. Popular landmarks in this national park in Newfoundland include
Western Brook Pond, Pissing Mare Falls, as well as the mountain
which gave its name to the park. Name the park.
* Canadian Fashion Brands
It's not just about Hudson Bay blankets and parkas. Can you name
these Canadian fashion brands?
4. In 2006, the fashion designer who launched Club Monaco in the
1980s started this line of affordable clothing, initially
available only in Loblaws stores. Since then it has expanded
to the US, with a flagship store on 5th Av. Name the brand.
5. This privately-held Canadian clothing store was founded in
1973 by Michael Budman and Don Green. Their first hit was the
Negative Heel Shoe. Subsequent successes included collections
for Olympic teams and a line of high-end leather accessories.
Name the iconic brand.
6. Controversial remarks from founder Chip Wilson that their yoga
clothes don't work for some women's bodies because "it's
about the rubbing through the thigh" caused a public-relations
nightmare for this athletic-apparel company. The Vancouver-born
Wilson resigned in 2015. Name the company.
* Economic History of Canada
7. Within 2 years, when was the Bank of Canada formed?
8. Within 2 years, when did Canada join the "Group of 6" advanced
economies, making it the "Group of 7" (or "G7")?
9. Name Canada's first stock exchange, which began informally
in 1832.
* Juno Award Winners
10. This much-honored 80-year-old musician's 13th studio album,
"Popular Problems", won the 2015 Album of the Year award.
It features the tracks "Born in Chains", "My Oh My", and
"Nevermind" (which was used during the opening credits of the
HBO series "True Detective"). He also won the 2013 Juno Artist
of the Year. Name him.
11. This singer, songwriter, and occasional actor ended Justin
Bieber's 4-year run by winning the 2015 Juno Fan Choice Award.
He has won multiple Juno awards and several Grammy awards
in his career. His albums include "It's Time", "Call Me
Irresponsible", and "To Be Loved". Name this artist, who is
additionally an Italian citizen.
12. Abel Tesfaye, a Scarborough-based alternative R&B singer,
won the 2015 Artist of the Year and R&B/Soul Recording of
the Year for "Often". In 2013 he won Breakthrough Artist
of the Year and R&B/Soul Recording of the Year for Trilogy.
He also featured on the soundtrack to "The Hunger Games:
Catching Fire", contributing "Devil May Cry". What is his
better-known stage name?
* Toronto Chefs on TV
It's not enough these days to be a great chef and run a great
restaurant. Now we're in the future and you also have to look good
on TV. We'll name their TV shows on Food Network Canada and some of
their restaurants. In each case, you name the Toronto-based chef.
13. Shows: "Pitchin' In", "Chopped Canada". Restaurant: Ruby
Watchco.
14. Shows: "Chopped Canada". Restaurants: Bent, Luckee.
15. Shows: "The Heat", "Top Chef Canada". Restaurants: North 44°,
Fabbrica.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "The problem is that tax lawyers are
m...@vex.net | amazingly creative." -- David Sherman
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Joshua Kreitzer
Jan 9, 2016, 8:35:16 PM1/9/16
to
m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:i96dnWuhkcuoOwzLnZ2dnUU7-
dOd...@giganews.com:
> ** Final, Round 9 - Canadiana
>
> * Canadian Fashion Brands
> * Economic History of Canada
>
> 7. Within 2 years, when was the Bank of Canada formed?
1923; 1928
> 8. Within 2 years, when did Canada join the "Group of 6" advanced
> economies, making it the "Group of 7" (or "G7")?
1960; 1965
> 9. Name Canada's first stock exchange, which began informally
> in 1832.
Montreal Stock Exchange; Toronto Stock Exchange
> * Juno Award Winners
>
> 10. This much-honored 80-year-old musician's 13th studio album,
> "Popular Problems", won the 2015 Album of the Year award.
> It features the tracks "Born in Chains", "My Oh My", and
> "Nevermind" (which was used during the opening credits of the
> HBO series "True Detective"). He also won the 2013 Juno Artist
> of the Year. Name him.
Leonard Cohen (?)
> 12. Abel Tesfaye, a Scarborough-based alternative R&B singer,
> won the 2015 Artist of the Year and R&B/Soul Recording of
> the Year for "Often". In 2013 he won Breakthrough Artist
> of the Year and R&B/Soul Recording of the Year for Trilogy.
> He also featured on the soundtrack to "The Hunger Games:
> Catching Fire", contributing "Devil May Cry". What is his
> better-known stage name?
The Weeknd
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
dOd...@giganews.com:
> ** Final, Round 9 - Canadiana
>
>
> 6. Controversial remarks from founder Chip Wilson that their yoga
> clothes don't work for some women's bodies because "it's
> about the rubbing through the thigh" caused a public-relations
> nightmare for this athletic-apparel company. The Vancouver-born
> Wilson resigned in 2015. Name the company.
Lululemon
> 6. Controversial remarks from founder Chip Wilson that their yoga
> clothes don't work for some women's bodies because "it's
> about the rubbing through the thigh" caused a public-relations
> nightmare for this athletic-apparel company. The Vancouver-born
> Wilson resigned in 2015. Name the company.
> * Economic History of Canada
>
> 7. Within 2 years, when was the Bank of Canada formed?
> 8. Within 2 years, when did Canada join the "Group of 6" advanced
> economies, making it the "Group of 7" (or "G7")?
> 9. Name Canada's first stock exchange, which began informally
> in 1832.
> * Juno Award Winners
>
> 10. This much-honored 80-year-old musician's 13th studio album,
> "Popular Problems", won the 2015 Album of the Year award.
> It features the tracks "Born in Chains", "My Oh My", and
> "Nevermind" (which was used during the opening credits of the
> HBO series "True Detective"). He also won the 2013 Juno Artist
> of the Year. Name him.
> 12. Abel Tesfaye, a Scarborough-based alternative R&B singer,
> won the 2015 Artist of the Year and R&B/Soul Recording of
> the Year for "Often". In 2013 he won Breakthrough Artist
> of the Year and R&B/Soul Recording of the Year for Trilogy.
> He also featured on the soundtrack to "The Hunger Games:
> Catching Fire", contributing "Devil May Cry". What is his
> better-known stage name?
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Marc Dashevsky
Jan 10, 2016, 4:34:29 AM1/10/16
to
In article <i96dnWuhkcuoOwzL...@giganews.com>, m...@vex.net says...
Leonard Cohen
> 11. This singer, songwriter, and occasional actor ended Justin
> Bieber's 4-year run by winning the 2015 Juno Fan Choice Award.
> He has won multiple Juno awards and several Grammy awards
> in his career. His albums include "It's Time", "Call Me
> Irresponsible", and "To Be Loved". Name this artist, who is
> additionally an Italian citizen.
Michael Buble
--
Replace "usenet" with "marc" in the e-mail address.
> 11. This singer, songwriter, and occasional actor ended Justin
> Bieber's 4-year run by winning the 2015 Juno Fan Choice Award.
> He has won multiple Juno awards and several Grammy awards
> in his career. His albums include "It's Time", "Call Me
> Irresponsible", and "To Be Loved". Name this artist, who is
> additionally an Italian citizen.
--
Replace "usenet" with "marc" in the e-mail address.
Gareth Owen
Jan 10, 2016, 5:09:19 AM1/10/16
to
m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) writes:
> * Natural Landmarks of Canada
>
> 1. This landmark is the world's largest known example of what
> is known as a "glacial erratic", and a brewery in nearby Calgary
> is named after it. (Its popular brews include Traditional Ale,
> Grasshopper Wheat Ale, and Warthog Ale.) Name the landmark.
Moose Glacier
> * Natural Landmarks of Canada
>
> 1. This landmark is the world's largest known example of what
> is known as a "glacial erratic", and a brewery in nearby Calgary
> is named after it. (Its popular brews include Traditional Ale,
> Grasshopper Wheat Ale, and Warthog Ale.) Name the landmark.
> 2. Located within Banff National Park, this scenic lake lies within
> the Valley of the Ten Peaks. One particular vantage point is
> known as the "$20 View", as it was featured on the reverse of the
> 1969 and 1979 issues of the Canadian $20 bill. Name the lake.
> 3. Popular landmarks in this national park in Newfoundland include
> Western Brook Pond, Pissing Mare Falls, as well as the mountain
> which gave its name to the park. Name the park.
> * Canadian Fashion Brands
>
> It's not just about Hudson Bay blankets and parkas. Can you name
> these Canadian fashion brands?
>
> 4. In 2006, the fashion designer who launched Club Monaco in the
> 1980s started this line of affordable clothing, initially
> available only in Loblaws stores. Since then it has expanded
> to the US, with a flagship store on 5th Av. Name the brand.
> 5. This privately-held Canadian clothing store was founded in
> 1973 by Michael Budman and Don Green. Their first hit was the
> Negative Heel Shoe. Subsequent successes included collections
> for Olympic teams and a line of high-end leather accessories.
> Name the iconic brand.
> 6. Controversial remarks from founder Chip Wilson that their yoga
> clothes don't work for some women's bodies because "it's
> about the rubbing through the thigh" caused a public-relations
> nightmare for this athletic-apparel company. The Vancouver-born
> Wilson resigned in 2015. Name the company.
> * Economic History of Canada
>
> 7. Within 2 years, when was the Bank of Canada formed?
> 8. Within 2 years, when did Canada join the "Group of 6" advanced
> economies, making it the "Group of 7" (or "G7")?
> 9. Name Canada's first stock exchange, which began informally
> in 1832.
> * Juno Award Winners
>
> 10. This much-honored 80-year-old musician's 13th studio album,
> "Popular Problems", won the 2015 Album of the Year award.
> It features the tracks "Born in Chains", "My Oh My", and
> "Nevermind" (which was used during the opening credits of the
> HBO series "True Detective"). He also won the 2013 Juno Artist
> of the Year. Name him.
> 11. This singer, songwriter, and occasional actor ended Justin
> Bieber's 4-year run by winning the 2015 Juno Fan Choice Award.
> He has won multiple Juno awards and several Grammy awards
> in his career. His albums include "It's Time", "Call Me
> Irresponsible", and "To Be Loved". Name this artist, who is
> additionally an Italian citizen.
> 12. Abel Tesfaye, a Scarborough-based alternative R&B singer,
> won the 2015 Artist of the Year and R&B/Soul Recording of
> the Year for "Often". In 2013 he won Breakthrough Artist
> of the Year and R&B/Soul Recording of the Year for Trilogy.
> He also featured on the soundtrack to "The Hunger Games:
> Catching Fire", contributing "Devil May Cry". What is his
> better-known stage name?
> * Toronto Chefs on TV
>
> It's not enough these days to be a great chef and run a great
> restaurant. Now we're in the future and you also have to look good
> on TV. We'll name their TV shows on Food Network Canada and some of
> their restaurants. In each case, you name the Toronto-based chef.
>
> 13. Shows: "Pitchin' In", "Chopped Canada". Restaurant: Ruby
> Watchco.
> 14. Shows: "Chopped Canada". Restaurants: Bent, Luckee.
> 15. Shows: "The Heat", "Top Chef Canada". Restaurants: North 44°,
> Fabbrica.
Björn Lundin
Jan 10, 2016, 7:46:20 AM1/10/16
to
On 2016-01-10 01:30, Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-07-07,
> 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 to the newsgroup in a single followup,
> 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 Five Guys Named Moe, 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 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> ** Final, Round 9 - Canadiana
>
> * Natural Landmarks of Canada
>
>
>
> * Canadian Fashion Brands
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-07-07,
> 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 to the newsgroup in a single followup,
> 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 Five Guys Named Moe, 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 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> ** Final, Round 9 - Canadiana
>
> * Natural Landmarks of Canada
>
>
>
>
> * Economic History of Canada
>
> * Economic History of Canada
>
> * Juno Award Winners
>
> 10. This much-honored 80-year-old musician's 13th studio album,
> "Popular Problems", won the 2015 Album of the Year award.
> It features the tracks "Born in Chains", "My Oh My", and
> "Nevermind" (which was used during the opening credits of the
> HBO series "True Detective"). He also won the 2013 Juno Artist
> of the Year. Name him.
Paul Anka ?
>
> 10. This much-honored 80-year-old musician's 13th studio album,
> "Popular Problems", won the 2015 Album of the Year award.
> It features the tracks "Born in Chains", "My Oh My", and
> "Nevermind" (which was used during the opening credits of the
> HBO series "True Detective"). He also won the 2013 Juno Artist
> of the Year. Name him.
>
--
Björn
Dan Blum
Jan 10, 2016, 11:08:07 AM1/10/16
to
> * Canadian Fashion Brands
> 6. Controversial remarks from founder Chip Wilson that their yoga
> clothes don't work for some women's bodies because "it's
> about the rubbing through the thigh" caused a public-relations
> nightmare for this athletic-apparel company. The Vancouver-born
> Wilson resigned in 2015. Name the company.
Lululemon
> * Economic History of Canada
> 7. Within 2 years, when was the Bank of Canada formed?
1880; 1900
> 8. Within 2 years, when did Canada join the "Group of 6" advanced
> economies, making it the "Group of 7" (or "G7")?
1960; 1970
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
> 6. Controversial remarks from founder Chip Wilson that their yoga
> clothes don't work for some women's bodies because "it's
> about the rubbing through the thigh" caused a public-relations
> nightmare for this athletic-apparel company. The Vancouver-born
> Wilson resigned in 2015. Name the company.
> * Economic History of Canada
> 7. Within 2 years, when was the Bank of Canada formed?
> 8. Within 2 years, when did Canada join the "Group of 6" advanced
> economies, making it the "Group of 7" (or "G7")?
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Mark Brader
Jan 12, 2016, 11:35:45 PM1/12/16
to
Mark Brader:
> * Natural Landmarks of Canada
> 1. This landmark is the world's largest known example of what
> is known as a "glacial erratic", and a brewery in nearby Calgary
> is named after it. (Its popular brews include Traditional Ale,
> Grasshopper Wheat Ale, and Warthog Ale.) Name the landmark.
The Okotoks Erratic, also known simply as the Big Rock (which is
the brewery's name).
See:
http://albertashistoricplaces.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/20060822_8943.jpg
http://dirtberta.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/2014-09-07-21-08-30-1.jpg
> 2. Located within Banff National Park, this scenic lake lies within
> the Valley of the Ten Peaks. One particular vantage point is
> known as the "$20 View", as it was featured on the reverse of the
> 1969 and 1979 issues of the Canadian $20 bill. Name the lake.
Moraine Lake.
See:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8150/7608036452_1657228955_h.jpg
http://c1.staticflickr.com/1/22/39216643_bddda43017_b.jpg
> 3. Popular landmarks in this national park in Newfoundland include
> Western Brook Pond, Pissing Mare Falls, as well as the mountain
> which gave its name to the park. Name the park.
Gros Morne National Park.
See:
http://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7346/14131748874_7c9e78520d_b.jpg
http://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7412/9593881364_c2c714f06e_b.jpg
http://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2161/2376244419_99133edb64.jpg
> * Canadian Fashion Brands
> It's not just about Hudson Bay blankets and parkas. Can you name
> these Canadian fashion brands?
> 4. In 2006, the fashion designer who launched Club Monaco in the
> 1980s started this line of affordable clothing, initially
> available only in Loblaws stores. Since then it has expanded
> to the US, with a flagship store on 5th Av. Name the brand.
Joe Fresh.
> 5. This privately-held Canadian clothing store was founded in
> 1973 by Michael Budman and Don Green. Their first hit was the
> Negative Heel Shoe. Subsequent successes included collections
> for Olympic teams and a line of high-end leather accessories.
> Name the iconic brand.
Roots.
> 6. Controversial remarks from founder Chip Wilson that their yoga
> clothes don't work for some women's bodies because "it's
> about the rubbing through the thigh" caused a public-relations
> nightmare for this athletic-apparel company. The Vancouver-born
> Wilson resigned in 2015. Name the company.
Lululemon Athletica. "Lululemon" was sufficient. 4 for Joshua
and Dan.
> * Economic History of Canada
> 7. Within 2 years, when was the Bank of Canada formed?
1934 (accepting 1932-36).
> 8. Within 2 years, when did Canada join the "Group of 6" advanced
> economies, making it the "Group of 7" (or "G7")?
1976 (accepting 1974-78).
> 9. Name Canada's first stock exchange, which began informally
> in 1832.
Montreal Stock Exchange. 3 for Joshua.
> * Juno Award Winners
> 10. This much-honored 80-year-old musician's 13th studio album,
> "Popular Problems", won the 2015 Album of the Year award.
> It features the tracks "Born in Chains", "My Oh My", and
> "Nevermind" (which was used during the opening credits of the
> HBO series "True Detective"). He also won the 2013 Juno Artist
> of the Year. Name him.
Leonard Cohen. 4 for Joshua, Marc, and Gareth.
> 11. This singer, songwriter, and occasional actor ended Justin
> Bieber's 4-year run by winning the 2015 Juno Fan Choice Award.
> He has won multiple Juno awards and several Grammy awards
> in his career. His albums include "It's Time", "Call Me
> Irresponsible", and "To Be Loved". Name this artist, who is
> additionally an Italian citizen.
Michael Bublé. 4 for Marc and Gareth.
> 12. Abel Tesfaye, a Scarborough-based alternative R&B singer,
> won the 2015 Artist of the Year and R&B/Soul Recording of
> the Year for "Often". In 2013 he won Breakthrough Artist
> of the Year and R&B/Soul Recording of the Year for Trilogy.
> He also featured on the soundtrack to "The Hunger Games:
> Catching Fire", contributing "Devil May Cry". What is his
> better-known stage name?
The Weeknd. 4 for Joshua.
> * Toronto Chefs on TV
> It's not enough these days to be a great chef and run a great
> restaurant. Now we're in the future and you also have to look good
> on TV. We'll name their TV shows on Food Network Canada and some of
> their restaurants. In each case, you name the Toronto-based chef.
> 13. Shows: "Pitchin' In", "Chopped Canada". Restaurant: Ruby
> Watchco.
Lynn Crawford.
> 14. Shows: "Chopped Canada". Restaurants: Bent, Luckee.
Susur Lee.
> 15. Shows: "The Heat", "Top Chef Canada". Restaurants: North 44°,
> Fabbrica.
Mark McEwan.
Scores, if there are no errors:
FINAL ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 BEST
TOPICS-> Geo Sci Lit His Ent Spo Can FIVE
Joshua Kreitzer 32 40 38 40 52 48 15 218
Marc Dashevsky 22 47 32 44 40 48 8 211
Dan Blum 14 47 40 50 44 25 4 206
Gareth Owen 12 -- 40 47 48 56 8 203
"Calvin" 20 41 -- 31 32 40 -- 164
Peter Smyth 35 34 -- 32 24 36 -- 161
Dan Tilque 20 35 36 48 12 16 -- 155
Pete Gayde 20 8 8 40 32 40 -- 140
Bruce Bowler -- -- -- 36 40 44 -- 120
Björn Lundin 18 22 0 24 8 14 0 86
Jason Kreitzer -- -- 8 16 44 16 -- 84
Erland Sommarskog 16 24 4 32 4 8 -- 84
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Mark Brader | "It doesn't have to actually *be* special, but you have
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m...@vex.net | to do that is to make it special." -- Peter Reiher
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-07-07,
> and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
> see my 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> ** Final, Round 9 - Canadiana
Even in the original game, this was the hardest round.
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> ** Final, Round 9 - Canadiana
> * Natural Landmarks of Canada
> 1. This landmark is the world's largest known example of what
> is known as a "glacial erratic", and a brewery in nearby Calgary
> is named after it. (Its popular brews include Traditional Ale,
> Grasshopper Wheat Ale, and Warthog Ale.) Name the landmark.
the brewery's name).
See:
http://albertashistoricplaces.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/20060822_8943.jpg
http://dirtberta.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/2014-09-07-21-08-30-1.jpg
> 2. Located within Banff National Park, this scenic lake lies within
> the Valley of the Ten Peaks. One particular vantage point is
> known as the "$20 View", as it was featured on the reverse of the
> 1969 and 1979 issues of the Canadian $20 bill. Name the lake.
See:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8150/7608036452_1657228955_h.jpg
http://c1.staticflickr.com/1/22/39216643_bddda43017_b.jpg
> 3. Popular landmarks in this national park in Newfoundland include
> Western Brook Pond, Pissing Mare Falls, as well as the mountain
> which gave its name to the park. Name the park.
See:
http://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7346/14131748874_7c9e78520d_b.jpg
http://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7412/9593881364_c2c714f06e_b.jpg
http://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2161/2376244419_99133edb64.jpg
> * Canadian Fashion Brands
> It's not just about Hudson Bay blankets and parkas. Can you name
> these Canadian fashion brands?
> 4. In 2006, the fashion designer who launched Club Monaco in the
> 1980s started this line of affordable clothing, initially
> available only in Loblaws stores. Since then it has expanded
> to the US, with a flagship store on 5th Av. Name the brand.
> 5. This privately-held Canadian clothing store was founded in
> 1973 by Michael Budman and Don Green. Their first hit was the
> Negative Heel Shoe. Subsequent successes included collections
> for Olympic teams and a line of high-end leather accessories.
> Name the iconic brand.
> 6. Controversial remarks from founder Chip Wilson that their yoga
> clothes don't work for some women's bodies because "it's
> about the rubbing through the thigh" caused a public-relations
> nightmare for this athletic-apparel company. The Vancouver-born
> Wilson resigned in 2015. Name the company.
and Dan.
> * Economic History of Canada
> 7. Within 2 years, when was the Bank of Canada formed?
> 8. Within 2 years, when did Canada join the "Group of 6" advanced
> economies, making it the "Group of 7" (or "G7")?
> 9. Name Canada's first stock exchange, which began informally
> in 1832.
> * Juno Award Winners
> 10. This much-honored 80-year-old musician's 13th studio album,
> "Popular Problems", won the 2015 Album of the Year award.
> It features the tracks "Born in Chains", "My Oh My", and
> "Nevermind" (which was used during the opening credits of the
> HBO series "True Detective"). He also won the 2013 Juno Artist
> of the Year. Name him.
> 11. This singer, songwriter, and occasional actor ended Justin
> Bieber's 4-year run by winning the 2015 Juno Fan Choice Award.
> He has won multiple Juno awards and several Grammy awards
> in his career. His albums include "It's Time", "Call Me
> Irresponsible", and "To Be Loved". Name this artist, who is
> additionally an Italian citizen.
> 12. Abel Tesfaye, a Scarborough-based alternative R&B singer,
> won the 2015 Artist of the Year and R&B/Soul Recording of
> the Year for "Often". In 2013 he won Breakthrough Artist
> of the Year and R&B/Soul Recording of the Year for Trilogy.
> He also featured on the soundtrack to "The Hunger Games:
> Catching Fire", contributing "Devil May Cry". What is his
> better-known stage name?
> * Toronto Chefs on TV
> It's not enough these days to be a great chef and run a great
> restaurant. Now we're in the future and you also have to look good
> on TV. We'll name their TV shows on Food Network Canada and some of
> their restaurants. In each case, you name the Toronto-based chef.
> 13. Shows: "Pitchin' In", "Chopped Canada". Restaurant: Ruby
> Watchco.
> 14. Shows: "Chopped Canada". Restaurants: Bent, Luckee.
> 15. Shows: "The Heat", "Top Chef Canada". Restaurants: North 44°,
> Fabbrica.
Scores, if there are no errors:
FINAL ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 BEST
TOPICS-> Geo Sci Lit His Ent Spo Can FIVE
Joshua Kreitzer 32 40 38 40 52 48 15 218
Marc Dashevsky 22 47 32 44 40 48 8 211
Dan Blum 14 47 40 50 44 25 4 206
Gareth Owen 12 -- 40 47 48 56 8 203
"Calvin" 20 41 -- 31 32 40 -- 164
Peter Smyth 35 34 -- 32 24 36 -- 161
Dan Tilque 20 35 36 48 12 16 -- 155
Pete Gayde 20 8 8 40 32 40 -- 140
Bruce Bowler -- -- -- 36 40 44 -- 120
Björn Lundin 18 22 0 24 8 14 0 86
Jason Kreitzer -- -- 8 16 44 16 -- 84
Erland Sommarskog 16 24 4 32 4 8 -- 84
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