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Thu Jun 30, 2005 9:34 pm  |
It is a holiday weekend in North America. Friday, July 1st is Canada Day, and Monday is Independance Day for my neighbours across the border. We at EDS will be closed tomorrow.
In honor of Canada Day, I have decided to throw a pop-quiz, and I will issue two discount vouchers to winners. There will be ten questions to answer. The first person who answers FIVE of these questions correctly, will receive a discount voucher. The first person who answers at least eight of the ten questions correctly, will win the other voucher (for a bigger discount).
I will not make these easy, and it will require knowledge, and possibly a bit of investigating on the `net. The questions will consist of common knowledge, current events, geography, skincare, and more!
Good luck to all! I will award the winners tomorrow night, as well as reveal the answers to the questions!  Have a happy & safe holiday weekend! 
Questions
1. There are three Canadian skincare brands sold on the EDS website. Name ALL three.
2. Name two Canadian cosmetic/make-up companies.
3. Is M.A.C a Canadian company?
4. Three Canadian supermodels?
5. What are the three biggest cities in Canada?
6. Name all ten provinces and all three territories in Canada. ALL of them!
7. At least five Canadian actors. Name them.
8. Where will the 2010 Winter Olympics be held in Canada, and when was the last place & time that the Olympics were held in this country?
9. Canada's government made international news this week? What was the reason? (hint: think rainbows)
10. Who is the present leader of Canada, and name the five previous leaders. (hint: one was a woman from B.C.)
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Thu Jun 30, 2005 10:12 pm |
OK...I did my best! Maybe I'll finally win myself a voucher....would be a good birthday present. 
1. There are three Canadian skincare brands sold on the EDS website. Name ALL three.
Vivier, Dr Renaud, Gatineau
2. Name two Canadian cosmetic/make-up companies.
The Organic Makeup company, Vivier
3. Is M.A.C a Canadian company?
Originally yes, now it is owned by estee lauder which is an american company
4. Three Canadian supermodels?
Linda Evangelista, Tara Moss, Estella Warren
5. What are the three biggest cities in Canada?
Toronto, Ontario; Montreal, Quebec; and Vancouver, BC
6. Name all ten provinces and all three territories in Canada. ALL of them!
Provinces: 1 Ontario, 2 Quebec, 3 Nova Scotia, 4 New Brunswick, 5 Manitoba, 6 British Columbia, 7 Prince Edward Island, 8 Saskatchewan, 9 Alberta, 10 Newfoundland and Labrador
Territories: 1 North West Territories, 2 Nunavut, 3 Yukon territory
7. At least five Canadian actors. Name them.
Thomas Cavanagh
Dylan Neal
Donald Sutherland
Ryan Gosling
Callum Keith Rennie
8. Where will the 2010 Winter Olympics be held in Canada, and when was the last place & time that the Olympics were held in this country?
Vancouver, 1988
9. Canada's government made international news this week? What was the reason? (hint: think rainbows)
Approved same sex marriage
10. Who is the present leader of Canada, and name the five previous leaders. (hint: one was a woman from B.C.)
Paul Martin
Josephh Jacques Jean Chretien
A Kim Campbell
Martin Brian Mulroney
John Napier Turner
Pierre Elliot Trudeau |
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Fri Jul 01, 2005 4:39 am |
1/ 3 Canadian skincare brands on EDS:
Dr Renuad, Yonka and DDF
2/ 2 Canadian cosmetic/ make-up companies: The Organic Make-up Company and Cargo
3/ MAC used to be Canadian before it was taken over by Estee Lauder, however still produced in Canada.
4/ 3 Canadian Supermodels:
Linda Evangelista, Yasmin Ghauri, Natasha Henstridge
5/ 3 Biggest Cities in Canada:
Toronto Ontario, Montreal Quebec, Calagary Alberta
6/ Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories, British Columbia, Nunavut, Alberta, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Newfoundland, Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotio, New Brunwick.
7/ 5 Canadian actors:
Dan Aykroyd, Jason Priestley, Douglas Walton, Joshua Jackson, Mike Myers.
8/ 2010 Olymipcs will be held in Vancouver.
The last olypmics held in Canada was in i976 in Montreal.
9/ Canadian government made international news this week because Canada approved same sex marrages
10/ Paul Martin is the present leader of Canada.
5 previous leaders: Tony Valeri, Jacques Saada, Ralph Goodale, Herb Gray, Kim Campbell.
Ha I know I am so wrong on some of those, good luck to me  Well done whoever wins this!!!! How long did it take me on google!!! As for No1 you got me there!!!! |
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Fri Jul 01, 2005 5:00 am |
1. B Kamins, Dr Renaud, Vivier.
2. Lisa Watier, Cargo.
3. M.A.C was founded by Frank Toskan, a Canadian hairstylist, make-up artist and photographer. Co. was launched in 1985 in Toronto. In 1994 Estee Lauder acquired a majority equity interest in M.A.C and in 1997/8 it bought the balance.
4. Linda Evangelista, Yasmeen Ghauri, Natasha Henstridge (Rosebud and I must have seen the same website! )
5. Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver.
6. Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Manitoba, British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Northwest Territories, Yukon Territory, Nunavut.
7. Michael J Fox (  him), Kiefer Sutherland, Donald Sutherland, Dan Ackroyd, Mike Myers.
8. Vancouver will host the 2010 Winter Olympics. The last was held in 1988 in Calgary.
9. The Canadian Government approved same sex marriages.
10. Paul Martin is the Prime Minister of Canada. Previously was:
Jean Chretien
Kim Campbell
Martin Mulroney
John Turner
Pierre Trudeau
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Fri Jul 01, 2005 7:38 am |
| WOW! I'm impressed! I think all three ought to get vouchers! |
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Fri Jul 01, 2005 8:02 am |
1. There are three Canadian skincare brands sold on the EDS website. Name ALL three.
B. KAMINS CHEMIST, LABORATOIRE DR RENAUD, VIVIER PHARMA INC.
2. Name two Canadian cosmetic/make-up companies.
LISE WATIER Cosmétiques Inc. CARGO COSMETICS
3. Is M.A.C a Canadian company?
WAS
4. Three Canadian supermodels?
LINDA EEVANGELISTA,YASMEEN GHAURI, ESTELLA WARREN
5. What are the three biggest cities in Canada?
TORONTO
MONTREAL
CALGARY
6. Name all ten provinces and all three territories in Canada. ALL of them!
BRITISH COLUMBIA, ALBERTA, SASKATCHEWAN, MANITOBA, ONTARIO, QUEBEC, NEWFOUNDLAND, NOVA SCOTIA, NEW BRUSNWICK, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND,
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES, YUKON TERRITORIES, NUNAVUT.
7. At least five Canadian actors. Name them.
CARRIE-ANNE MOSS, PAMELA ANDERSON LEE, NEVE CAMPBELL, SCOTT SPEEDMAN, HAYDEN CHRISTENSEN
8. Where will the 2010 Winter Olympics be held in Canada, and when was the last place & time that the Olympics were held in this country?
VANCOUVER/WHISTLER, CALGARY 1988
9. Canada's government made international news this week? What was the reason? (hint: think rainbows)
SAME SEX MARRIAGE BILL C-38
10. Who is the present leader of Canada, and name the five previous leaders. (hint: one was a woman from B.C.)
PAUL MARTIN
JEAN CHRETIEN
KIM CAMPBELL
BRIAN MULRONEY
JOHN TURNER
JOE CLARK
PIERRE TRUDEAU |
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Fri Jul 01, 2005 9:34 am |
I am so impressed with all of the enteries  ! You're all doing pretty well. Stay-tuned for all of the correct answers, coming up later tonight. It is becoming a close race, I assure you.
I have decided to up the ante! I am adding some extra Canuck brain-teasing trivia.  Am I a sadist? No. Trivia is good. We learn things, keep our minds active, and it's challenging. Consider these questions as bonus points for your previous answers!
Bonus Point Questions
1. What is the national capital of Canada?
2. What are the capital cities of each province & territory of Canada? All thirteen of them.
3. True or false: Canada is a member of the British Commonwealth?
4. For you shopping mavens: what are the names of two national, Canadian department store chains?
5. Canadian currency: we have a one-dollar coin and a two-dollar coin. What are their wacky nicknames?
6. What are the two official languages of Canada?
7. When did Canada officially launch the Metric system of measurement?
8. Actor Keifer Sutherland's grandfather was nationally famous for something. What was the man's name, and why is he renowned in Canada?
9. What are: a "two-four weekend", a "double-double", "Newfies", "First Nations", and "pop"?
10. When does a person reach the age of majority in Canada? What two provinces have a lower age of majority? |
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Fri Jul 01, 2005 10:14 am |
1. Ottawa.
2.Yukon Territory - Whitehorse
Northwest Territories - Yellowknife
Nunavut - Iqaluit
Ontario - Toronto
Quebec - Quebec City
Nova Scotia - Halifax
New Brunswick - Fredericton
Manitoba - Winnipeg
British Columbia - Victoria
Prince Edward Island - Charlottetown
Saskatchewan - Regina
Alberta - Edmonton
Newfoundland & Labrador - St Johns
3. Yes.
4.Holt Renfrew, Hudson's Bay Company.
5. One dollar is a 'loonie', two dollar is a 'toonie' or sometimes referred to as 'the queen with a bear behind'.
6. French and English.
7. 1977.
8. Tommy Douglas (Saskatchewan Premier) was leader of the first elected socialist government in North America. He is also known as the father of Canada's government funded medical system.
9. Two-four weekend - Victoria Day, a Canadian Statutory Holiday. Celebrated on the Monday on or before May 24. First of the summer long weekends in Canada. Two-four because it falls around the 24th and because people get together to drink a case of beer or a 'two-four'.
Double-double - coffee, two creams and two sugars.
Newfies - term for somebody from Newfoundland.
First Nations - native groups who first inhabited the continent.
Pop - hopefully same as it is here. A fizzy drink.
10. Age of majority is 19. It is 18 in Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and Saskatchewan. |
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Fri Jul 01, 2005 10:15 am |
My answer to no. 3 should be 'True' not 'Yes'.  |
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Fri Jul 01, 2005 10:27 am |
Questions
1. There are three Canadian skincare brands sold on the EDS website. Name ALL three.
-B Kamins, Vivier, Dr Renaud
2. Name two Canadian cosmetic/make-up companies.
-Cargo, Supply cosmetics
3. Is M.A.C a Canadian company?
-Was but now estee lauder (USA) owns them
4. Three Canadian supermodels?
Natasha Henstridge, Yasmeen Ghauri, Linda Evangelista
5. What are the three biggest cities in Canada?
-Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver (according to stats canada, other websites show different cities)
6. Name all ten provinces and all three territories in Canada. ALL of them!
-Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
7. At least five Canadian actors. Name them.
-Dan Aykroyd, Eric McCormick, John Candy, Jason Priestley, Keanu Reeves
8. Where will the 2010 Winter Olympics be held in Canada, and when was the last place & time that the Olympics were held in this country?
-2010 vancouver/whistler, 1988 Calgary
9. Canada's government made international news this week? What was the reason? (hint: think rainbows)
-approved same sex marriages
10. Who is the present leader of Canada, and name the five previous leaders. (hint: one was a woman from B.C.)
-Paul Martin (current), Jean Cretien, Kim Campbell, Brian Mulroney, John Turner, Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Bonus Point Questions
1. What is the national capital of Canada?
-Ottawa Canada
2. What are the capital cities of each province & territory of Canada? All thirteen of them.
-Victoria, BC. Edmonton, AB. Regina, SK. Winnipeg, Manitoba. Toronto, ON. Quebec city, QC. St Johns, Newfoundland. Halifax, NS. Fredricton, NB. Whitehorse, Yukon territory. Yellowknife, NWT. Iqaluit, Nunavut
3. True or false: Canada is a member of the British Commonwealth?
-True
4. For you shopping mavens: what are the names of two national, Canadian department store chains?
-The Bay and Sears
5. Canadian currency: we have a one-dollar coin and a two-dollar coin. What are their wacky nicknames?
-loonie and twoonie
6. What are the two official languages of Canada?
-English and French
7. When did Canada officially launch the Metric system of measurement?
-1970
8. Actor Keifer Sutherland's grandfather was nationally famous for something. What was the man's name, and why is he renowned in Canada?
-Donald Sutherland, actor
9. What are: a "two-four weekend", a "double-double", "Newfies", "First Nations", and "pop"?
-Two-Four weekend: May 24, Queen Victoria Day
-Double-double: double sugar, double cream @ tim hortons
-Newfies: people who are from newfoundland
-First Nations: aboriginal people
-Pop: americans call soda (Coke, Pepsi, etc)
10. When does a person reach the age of majority in Canada? What two provinces have a lower age of majority?
I'm presuming you mean legal drinking age, b/c that has 2 that are lower than the rest. In that case it's 19 everywhere but Alberta and Manitoba.
Age of majority is something different, see http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/canadaeuropa/france/canadaaz/agemajorite-en.asp for that info |
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Fri Jul 01, 2005 10:35 am |
I was confused by question 10 too as most of the websites I checked listed a few provinces having a lower age of majority (hence my listing more than two provinces).  |
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Fri Jul 01, 2005 10:48 am |
Toe, Age of majority [when you become an adult (get rights and responsibilities) in the eyes of the law] and legal drinking age are two separate things...I am pretty sure CM was asking for the drinking age.
I'm sure she'll clear it up |
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Fri Jul 01, 2005 11:10 am |
| lianne wrote: |
Toe, Age of majority [when you become an adult (get rights and responsibilities) in the eyes of the law] and legal drinking age are two separate things...I am pretty sure CM was asking for the drinking age.
I'm sure she'll clear it up |
Yes, I will clear that up (and answer that question). I was asking for the drinking age! In Canada, the legal drinking age is 19, with the exception of Alberta & Quebec, which is 18 years of age. It used to be 21, nationally, a long time ago. Example: my father was a police officer at nineteen. He was too young to go into bars legally, to arrest anyone at the time. LOL!
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Fri Jul 01, 2005 11:23 am |
1. What is the national capital of Canada?
Ottawa, Ontario
2. What are the capital cities of each province & territory of Canada? All thirteen of them.
Provinces
Ontario : TORONTO
Quebec: QUEBEC CITY
Nova Scotia: HALIFAX
New Brunswick: FREDERICTON
Manitoba: WINNIPEG
British Columbia: VICTORIA
Prince Edward Island: CHARLOTTETOWN
Saskatchewan: REGINA
Alberta: EDMONTON
Newfoundland and Labrador: ST JOHNS
Territories
North West Territories: YELLOWKNIFE
Nunavut: IQALUIT
Yukon territory: WHITEHORSE
3. True or false: Canada is a member of the British Commonwealth? TRUE
4. For you shopping mavens: what are the names of two national, Canadian department store chains?
Eaton’s and Zeller’s
5. Canadian currency: we have a one-dollar coin and a two-dollar coin. What are their wacky nicknames?
Loonie and Toonie, respectively
6. What are the two official languages of Canada?
English and French
7. When did Canada officially launch the Metric system of measurement?
1970
8. Actor Keifer Sutherland's grandfather was nationally famous for something. What was the man's name, and why is he renowned in Canada?
Kiefer Sutherland is the grandson of former Saskatchewan premier Tommy Douglas, leader of the first elected socialist government in North America. Douglas was premier from 1944-1961, and was known as the father of Canada's government funded medical system.
9. What are: a "two-four weekend", a "double-double", "Newfies", "First Nations", and "pop"?
“two four weekend” is the first outdoor holiday of the summer and also the official observance of the Queen’s birthday in May.
“double double” 2 creams 2 sugars
“newfies” are people from newfoundland and sometimes refers to a breed of dog called newfoundland
”first nations” is a term to describe various indigenous people of Canada who are not Inuit or Metis.
“pop” means soda (like coca cola)
10. When does a person reach the age of majority in Canada? What two provinces have a lower age of majority? 18 or 19 it is lower in In Alberta, Manitoba and Québec |
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Fri Jul 01, 2005 11:26 am |
Chimara you are too good
OK I'll have a go, get ready to burn Google
1/ Ottowa is national capital of Canada
2/here we go:
North West Territories- Yelloknife
Yukon Territory - Whitehorse
Nunavut - Iqualut
Prince Edward Island - Charltottetowa
Nova Scotia - Halifax
Quebec - Quebec City
Labrador & Newfoundland - St Johns
Ontario - Toronto
Alberta - Edmonton
New Brunswick - Fredericton
British Columbia - Victoria
Saskatchewan - Regina
Manitoba - Winnipeg
3/ True
4/ Sears, The Bay and Canadian Tine
5/ Loonie & Twoonie
6/ French & English
7/ 1970
8/ Tommy Douglas, helped lead reform in Canada's healthcare system and was the premier of the province of Saskatchewan |
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Fri Jul 01, 2005 11:35 am |
| Pssst! Rosebud! D'ya reckon if we quoted and pasted Chimera's answer anyone would notice? We could look really clever then as well! |
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Fri Jul 01, 2005 11:37 am |
1. What is the national capital of Canada?
Ottawa, Ontario
2. What are the capital cities of each province & territory of Canada? All thirteen of them.
Provinces
Ontario : TORONTO
Quebec: QUEBEC CITY
Nova Scotia: HALIFAX
New Brunswick: FREDERICTON
Manitoba: WINNIPEG
British Columbia: VICTORIA
Prince Edward Island: CHARLOTTETOWN
Saskatchewan: REGINA
Alberta: EDMONTON
Newfoundland and Labrador: ST JOHNS
Territories
North West Territories: YELLOWKNIFE
Nunavut: IQALUIT
Yukon territory: WHITEHORSE
3. True or false: Canada is a member of the British Commonwealth? TRUE
4. For you shopping mavens: what are the names of two national, Canadian department store chains?
Eaton’s and Zeller’s
5. Canadian currency: we have a one-dollar coin and a two-dollar coin. What are their wacky nicknames?
Loonie and Toonie, respectively
6. What are the two official languages of Canada?
English and French
7. When did Canada officially launch the Metric system of measurement?
1970
8. Actor Keifer Sutherland's grandfather was nationally famous for something. What was the man's name, and why is he renowned in Canada?
Kiefer Sutherland is the grandson of former Saskatchewan premier Tommy Douglas, leader of the first elected socialist government in North America. Douglas was premier from 1944-1961, and was known as the father of Canada's government funded medical system.
9. What are: a "two-four weekend", a "double-double", "Newfies", "First Nations", and "pop"?
“two four weekend” is the first outdoor holiday of the summer and also the official observance of the Queen’s birthday in May.
“double double” 2 creams 2 sugars
“newfies” are people from newfoundland and sometimes refers to a breed of dog called newfoundland
”first nations” is a term to describe various indigenous people of Canada who are not Inuit or Metis.
“pop” means soda (like coca cola)
10. When does a person reach the age of majority in Canada? What two provinces have a lower age of majority? 18 or 19 it is lower in In Alberta, Manitoba and Québec
Gosh, that toook aaaaages! Do I win? All my own work as well honest! 
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Fri Jul 01, 2005 11:55 am |
It's like being at the pub quiz this!!!!
Bad Gupagirl!!!! No pork scratchings for you |
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Fri Jul 01, 2005 12:00 pm |
| mmmmm the snack with hairy nipples |
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Fri Jul 01, 2005 12:02 pm |
| guapagirl wrote: |
| mmmmm the snack with hairy nipples |
What did you just call Rosebud? |
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Fri Jul 01, 2005 12:06 pm |
| Not Rosebud! Pork scratchings! |
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Fri Jul 01, 2005 12:07 pm |
| Toe wrote: |
| guapagirl wrote: |
| mmmmm the snack with hairy nipples |
What did you just call Rosebud? |
Damn, still lauging so much I have wet myself! Time to change the tennapad!  |
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Fri Jul 01, 2005 12:19 pm |
Okay, you guys are all too good! I applaud all of you for your hard work, research, knowledge, and efforts!  Way-to-go! Perhaps some of you should now have dual-* spam * with Canada?!
It is nearly noon here in Vancouver, and out of fairness to our contestants overseas, I will provide the answers & announce the winners NOW!
The winners: ALL OF YOU have received a discount voucher, valued at 10% off of your next order! I have decided that all of you deserve this prize, as you all did such a great job. No one will receive a lower amount, and I will post the vouchers in your U2U Message Box.
Answers
1. There are three Canadian skincare brands sold on the EDS website. Name ALL three.
B. Kamins, Dr. Renaud, and Vivier.
2. Name two Canadian cosmetic/make-up companies. Cargo, Annabelle, Marcelle, Lise Watier, and Organic Make-Up Co.
3. Is M.A.C a Canadian company? Not anymore  It was created in Canada, but the company was sold to Estee Lauder in 1997. The products are still produced in Canada. The company has become more coporate & available internationally. (I preferred it before Lauder.)
4. Three Canadian supermodels? Shalom Harlow, Eve Savail, Linda Evangelista, Monika Schnarre, Tara Moss, Estella Warren, Yasmin Ghauri, Natasha Henstridge, and possibly more whose names I don't know.
5. What are the three biggest cities in Canada? Toronto,Montreal, and Vancouver.
6. Name all ten provinces and all three territories in Canada. ALL of them!
Provinces:(west-east) British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland/Labrador. Territories: Yukon, Northwest Territories, and (the newest) Nunavut.
7. At least five Canadian actors. Name them.
Too many to name! Michael J. Fox, Pamela Anderson, Jason Priestly, Neve Campbell, Donald & Kiefer Sutherland, Dan Aykroyd, Eric McCormick, John Candy, Jim Carrey, Mike Meyers, Bruce Greenwood, Scott Speedman, Monika Schnarre, Catherine O'Hara, Margot Kidder, Josh Jackson, Kristin Kruek, Rachel McAdams, Estella Warren, Shalom Harlow, Ryan Gosling, Rick Moranis ...
8. Where will the 2010 Winter Olympics be held in Canada, and when was the last place & time that the Olympics were held in this country?
2010 Winter Olmpics will be held in Vancouver/Whistler! The last Olympics held in Canada were the 1988 Winter Olympics, held in Calgary, Alberta.
9. Canada's government made international news this week? What was the reason? (hint: think rainbows)
The legalization of Gay Marriage. Canada is the third country in the World, after The Netherlands & Belgium to do so. Spain followed-suit later this week.
10. Who is the present leader of Canada, and name the five previous leaders. (hint: one was a woman from B.C.)
Prime Minister Paul Martin is presently in office. His predecessors: Jean Cretien, Kim Campbell (briefly), Brian Mulroney, John Turner, Joe Clark (briefly), and Pierre Trudeau.
Bonus Question Answers
1. What is the national capital of Canada?
Ottawa, Ontario
2. What are the capital cities of each province & territory of Canada? All thirteen of them.
Yukon Territory - Whitehorse
Northwest Territories - Yellowknife
Nunavut - Iqaluit
Ontario - Toronto
Quebec - Quebec City
Nova Scotia - Halifax
New Brunswick - Fredericton
Manitoba - Winnipeg
British Columbia - Victoria
Prince Edward Island - Charlottetown
Saskatchewan - Regina
Alberta - Edmonton
Newfoundland & Labrador - St Johns
3. True or false: Canada is a member of the British Commonwealth?
True. This is why Queen Elizabeth II is featured on the back of all of our coins.
4. For you shopping mavens: what are the names of two national, Canadian department store chains? The Hudsons Bay Company (owns Zellers) and Holt Renfrew. Eatons went bankrupt in the late 90's, was bought by Sears Canada.
5. Canadian currency: we have a one-dollar coin and a two-dollar coin. What are their wacky nicknames?
$1: "loonie" because it has a Loon (waterfowl) on the face.
$2: "toonie" no bird, but it rhymed with "loonie", so I guess this is where it got it's name when it launched in 1996.
6. What are the two official languages of Canada?
English & French. This is why all packaging on purchased items is in both English & French. It is the law. New Brunswick, Quebec, northeast Ontario, and parts of Manitoba have the largest French-speaking or bilingual populations.
7. When did Canada officially launch the Metric system of measurement?
1970. This is when Canada started using Metric. However, most of us still use imperial measurements, when quoting our weight, height, etc.
8. Actor Keifer Sutherland's grandfather was nationally famous for something. What was the man's name, and why is he renowned in Canada?
The late Saskatchewan premier, Tommy Douglas, was was known as the father of Canada's government funded medical system.
9. What are: a "two-four weekend", a "double-double", "Newfies", "First Nations", and "pop"?
"Two-four Weekend" is the May long weekend (Victoria Day). A "two-four" is a case of beer in Ontario, containing 24 bottles/cans. (I can't remember if they're sold like this elsewhere; only in 12 or 18's here!). People imply the term "2-4 weekend" as the long weekend when they'll be swigging back a "2-4" of beer.
"Double-Double" is the way some people order their coffee at Canadian donut/coffee shop, Tim Hortons. Double cream, double sugar. Tim Hortons is no longer a Canadian owned company. It was sold to U.S. company Wendy's, many years ago ... for only a million dollars. Tim Horton's widow is probably kicking herself over that financial "oopsie"!
"Newfies" is a nickname for those who live in the province of Newfoundland AND for the breed of dogs known as Newfoundlanders. This is pronounced "new-fun-land", NOT "new-found-land".
"First Nations" is the Canadian, politically-correct title given to aboriginals/native indian Canadians. (except Metis & Inuit).
"Pop" is what we call soft drinks/soda/fizzy drinks.
10. When does a person reach the age of majority in Canada? What two provinces have a lower age of majority?
Drinking age: 19, except in Alberta, Manitoba, and Quebec, which is 18. it used to 21 nationally, many years ago.
Age of majority: at 18, you are considered an adult, can vote, etc.
Sixteen is the legal age to get a learner's permit/* spam * in Canada. 15 in Alberta. The B.C. government now has graduated licensing for new drivers (thank God!) where restrictions are placed on new drivers.[/u] |
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