Here are the answers to our April quiz on key news topics, plus some additional background information. 1. What is the Emergency Measures Act? Answer: d Additional notes: Prior to 1988 this act was called... read more
The following questions provide a review of some key topics and issues that have been in the news. The Canadian government repatriated almost 300 Canadians from Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus. Where did they... read more
Here are the answers to our March quiz on key news topics, plus some additional background information. 1. The Canadian government repatriated almost 300 Canadians from Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus. Where did they... read more
The following questions provide a review of some key topics and issues that have been in the news. Who is Chilly Gonzales? A genre-defying musician A conductor A philanthropist A doctor Which province requested assistance... read more
Here are the answers to our January quiz on key news topics, plus some additional background information. 1. Who is Chilly Gonzales? Answer: a Additional notes: Chilly Gonzales is a Canadian musician who was named... read more
The following questions provide a review of some key topics and issues that have been in the news during January. What is the colour of 2020? Magenta Sunset Classic blue Creamy white Who won the... read more
Here are the answers to our January quiz on key news topics, plus some additional background information 1. What is the colour of 2020? Answer: c Additional notes: Each year Pantone identifies a colour. Fashion,... read more
The following questions provide a review of some key topics and issues that have been in the news during December. What is Aramco? Saudi-owned oil company A new company going public A company that Royal... read more
Here are the answers to our November quiz on key news topics, plus some additional background information. 1. What is Aramco? Answer: d Additional notes: Aramco is wholly owned by the monarchy of Saudi Arabia.... read more
The following questions provide a review of some key topics and issues that have been in the news during November. What is impeachment? Calling into question the integrity of something or someone A charge of... read more
Here are the answers to our November quiz on key news topics, plus some additional background information. 1. What is impeachment? Answer: d Additional notes: a is a general definition, b is a definition used... read more
The following questions provide a review of some key topics and issues that have been in the news during October. Who is now the Prime Minister of Canada? Andrew Scheer Justin Trudeau Jagmeet Singh Elizabeth... read more
Here are the answers to our October quiz on key news topics, plus some additional background information Who is now the Prime Minister of Canada? Answer: b Additional notes: The October 21 federal election saw... read more
The following questions provide a review of some key topics and issues that have been in the news over the course of the summer. What is the air passenger bill of rights? A collection of... read more
Here are the answers to our September quiz on key news topics, plus some additional background information. 1. What is the air passenger bill of rights? Answer: d Additional notes: The first phase of the... read more
