Summer 2006: Week 1, Round 1
Current Events
1. What Toronto landmark, designed by Peter Dickinson, was reduced to rubble the day before it was to be designated as a heritage property by the North York Community Council?
A: The Inn on the Park
2. The deep thinkers at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment have launched a franchise in the Canadian Soccer League. What is the team to be called?
A: Toronto FC
3. Who was the Saskatchewan MP who resigned his chairmanship of a Parliamentary Committee following his outspoken comments about the Supreme Court of Canada?
A: Maurice Vellacott
4. An announcement from the federal government confirms that the landing fee paid by immigrants will be cut in half. What is the proposed amount of the new fee, within $50?
A: $490 (accept $440-$540)
5. Who became the record holder in the 100m dash, shaving one one-hundredth of a second off the existing mark?
A: Justin Gatlin
6. This boxer, who died last week at the age of 71, was the first man to regain a heavyweight crown after losing it.
A: Floyd Patterson
7. What apparent medical miracle took place in the case of Laura Lee Medley of California, while she was in a Las Vegas hospital?
A: The wheelchair-bound Medley, who is suing four jurisdictions for injuries sustained while in her chair, was arrested for insurance fraud and sprinted down hospital corridors in an unsuccessful attempt to evade police.
8. Makers of this product have launched a new fragrance, attempting to capture its "earthy and fruity aroma". What is it?
A: Eau de Stilton (Stilton cheese!)
9. What property is being eyed by Teck Cominco, which has made an offer to purchase it?
A: Inco
10. Who is George W. Bush's nominee to assume control of the CIA?
A: Gen. Michael Hayden