News Quiz Oct. 10 | In the hot seat
Do you think you know the news? Read on to find out
Northern deli worker Tim Gresiuk stops to greet Pebbles the puppy, cradled by customer Mia Manning on Oct. 2. Manning said she is impressed with the store’s new deli. “I really like it,” she said. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Are you ready for this week’s news quiz? Get ready, get set, go!
1. Why is a group of elders being relocated from Kuujjuaq to Montreal?
A. Sewage issues at Tusaajiapik elders home forced the relocation of the elders to Montreal.
B. There are heating issues at the home.
C. There was a problem, and it was technical. That’s all we really know.
2. Iqaluit’s Northern store got a facelift recently. What merchandise has a new display with a digital catalogue?
A. Furniture
B. Appliances
C. All-terrain vehicles
3. What is Hudson Bay MLA Jason Iqaluq doing now that he’s been elected to represent Sanikiluaq in last month’s byelection?
A. Travelling to Iqaluit for orientation.
B. Canvassing residents about their needs and priorities.
C. Reading up on Robert’s Rules of Order.
4. The federal government has released a new report that predicts what warming temperatures could mean for Canada, including the Arctic. Melting permafrost is one major challenge, but what is particular about this issue?
A. Melting permafrost could unearth some spectacular prehistoric finds — a possibility that has paleontologists excited for more trips north.
B. Permafrost melt is wreaking havoc now but the problem is expected to stabilize once the permafrost melt is finished and the ground hardens again.
C. Researchers are exploring how melting permafrost could be a major source of untapped energy.
5. Baffinland Iron Mines Corp., which filed for creditor protection in May, is now seeking approval for a possible sale of company assets. The sale could include the Mary River Mine, but what detail does a judge need to decide?
A. How much the mine is worth.
B. Who has final say over a potential deal — a court-appointed monitor or group of shareholders.
C. How to proceed if nobody comes forward with an offer to buy the mine.
A road once used by ATVs in Pond Inlet, seen here on Sept. 5, collapsed after heavy rain. (Photo courtesy Andrew Tagak)
Answers:
1. C — The problem is technical, but those in charge did not specify. The elders home did experience heating issues in April, though it’s unclear if these same problems led to this month’s relocation of elders.
2. A — The new Northern has a furniture display complete with a digital catalogue for all your chesterfield needs.
3. A — Hudson Bay MLA Jason Iqaluq was planning a trip to Iqaluit last week to participate in orientation for his new job at the legislative assembly. “I’m a bit anxious, but overall, I’m feeling that I can do this,” he said about his new gig.
4. B — Permafrost melt is causing coastal erosion, infrastructure damage, flooding and other “catastrophic” problems, said Daniel Fortier, a University of Montreal geography professor. But it’s a short-term problem, he said, because the ground should stabilize again.
5. B — A judge must consider who will have final say over any potential deals to sell Baffinland’s assets or any plan to restructure the company. The next court date was set for Friday in Ontario Superior Court.
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