What a quiet news week, said no one in Toronto.
But alas, we made it through to the end of a surreal week with surreal headlines – with a brand new HuffQuiz winner too!
ChristinaR, a political activist who lives in Toronto with her husband and four rescue cats, navigated through a wide scope of stories ranging from George Clooney's engagement to Rob Ford's escape to Chicago.
Trivial news knowledge to some, the surefire trick to securing HuffQuiz glory to others.
OK, maybe it's not so much a trick as to having a voracious appetite for news.
She leapfrogged over the competition early with a four question lead. Four. Question. Lead. A remarkable edge this quizmaster hasn't seen since the days of Jacob Noseworthy's reign.
Congrats, ChristinaR! Welcome to our Hall of Fame!
Here's the skinny on HuffQuiz:
Every Friday at 8 p.m. ET, HuffPost Canada marks the good, bad and downright weird in the week that was — with an old-time news quiz.
We ask FIVE questions from the news file — any event from the week that just ended.
The first reader to tweet the right answer back, gets the point. Most points at the end of five, gets the crown.
Just make sure you include the #HUFFQUIZ hashtag in your answer to make it count!
The prize?
Bragging rights!
And, of course, a big shout-out on Twitter. Not to mention a hardy hello right here, in our Hall Of Fame, posted to our front page.
Good luck and happy HuffQuizzing.
Hall Of Famers for May 2, 2014
ChristinaR aka @crobins72ca ONE. What company is TorStar Corp. selling to Murdoch-owned News Corp.?
TWO. Toronto Mayor Rob Ford reportedly flew to which American city a day after new revelations?
THREE. For the 3rd year in a row, this Canadian airline has been named as the most-attractive employer. Name that airline!
FOUR. Test of speed: Name the Hollywood actor who announced his engagement to a British lawyer.
FIVE. The Vancouver Canucks officially fired who this week?
Hall Of Famers for April 25, 2014
Marilyn Debora aka @MarilynDebora Aaron Beaudry aka @beaudge78 Wallace Oyama aka @wallylms Kerrie Reay aka @KerrieReay David Schroeder aka @crazyivancnd Carrie Rowbotham aka @MousieGal ONE. Which Canadian airline apologized after workers were filmed mishandling cabin baggage last week?
TWO. Name the MP who said the PMO is full of ‘ruthless, cutthroat psychopaths.’
THREE. According to GasBuddy.com, which Canadian city has the most expensive gas?
FOUR. Name the Canadian pop star who was reportedly questioned at LAX yesterday?
FIVE. The ‘rat-free’ status of which Canadian province is in jeopardy after 78 dead rats were pulled from a landfill?
BONUS. Fill in the blank: Greenleaf Medicinals issued a voluntary recall for a batch of its ______ bud this week. #HUFFQUIZ
Hall Of Famers for April 4, 2014
Carrie Rowbotham aka @MousieGal Geoff Proud aka @Sacramende ONE. Water has been found on which planet’s moon? #HUFFQUIZ
TWO. This MP’s $6 car wash fight made its way to the PMO. Name that MP’s first and last name!
THREE. In which city can drivers find Canada’s highest monthly parking rates?
FOUR. What is the name of Canada’s first publically-traded medical marijuana company?
FIVE. Unveiled today: Who painted this portrait of Vladimir Putin?
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Hall Of Famers for March 28, 2014
Chris Ross aka @ChrisRossOne ONE. Unpaid internships at which two Canadian publications have been shut down by Ontario’s Ministry of Labour?
TWO. A U.S. senator told Canadian ambassador Gary Doer, “We won that war.” Which war was he referring to?
THREE. Name the celebrity ex-couple who labelled their separation as a ‘conscious uncoupling.’
FOUR. This oilsands giant lost another bid this week to randomly test its workers. Name that oilsands giant! #HUFFQUIZ
FIVE. Complete the sentence: After banning access to Twitter, Turkish authorities are moving to block access to ____.
Hall Of Famers for March 21, 2014
David Schroeder aka @crazyivancnd Greg Rumbolt aka @Labradorian4lif ONE. Flaherty is out and Oliver is in as finance minister. Name the MP who will take over Natural Resources.
TWO. Name this man who made a surprise #TED2014 appearance via live stream in Vancouver this week.
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THREE. Test of speed: Which province’s premier resigned on Wednesday?
FOUR. An Ottawa-based Bitcoin exchange blamed which Canadian telecom for a hack that cost $100K?
FIVE. Rocker Neil Young bought 200K of his of his 1978 album ‘Comes A Time’ to use as what?
Hall Of Famers for March 14, 2014
Aaron Beaudry aka @beaudge78 ONE. Name the sandwich chain that filed for bankruptcy today.
TWO. Olivia Chow announced her Toronto mayoral bid this week. What is the name of the federal riding she stepped down from?
THREE. Name the Alberta city that declared a state of emergency over low water reservoir levels.
Answer
FOUR. Fill in the blank: Today is ____ Day. (hint: 3.1415…)
FIVE. Latest rankings by Walk Score have determined that this Canadian city is the best for transit. Name that city!
TIE BREAKER. Name the CBC personality who said this: ‘Don't expect me to change because after all these years I'm not going to change.’
Hall Of Famers for March 7, 2014
Jacob Noseworthy aka @JacobNoseworthy ONE. Which Canadian university suspended its hockey team over misconduct allegations?
TWO. This office supply retailer announced its intention to shut 225 stores by 2016. Name that retailer!
THREE. Test of speed: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford appeared on what U.S. talk show this week?
FOUR. Name the province teachers have just voted to strike
FIVE. #saddoniveson meme took off on Twitter today. What Canadian city is he mayor of?
Hall Of Famers for February 28, 2014
Grant Gill aka @GrantGill ONE. Name the CBC News anchor who came under scrutiny this week over a 2012 CAPP speech.
TWO. What is the name of the Tokyo Bitcoin exchange that went offline this week amid reports of theft?
THREE. Rising acidity in sea water around Qualicum Beach, B.C. lead to the wipeout of 10 million what?
FOUR. All provinces have come to a deal on the Canada Job Grant — except 1. Name that 1 province!
FIVE. OK #cdnpoli followers, Justin Trudeau became a father again. What is the name of his new baby boy?
Hall Of Famers for February 21, 2014
Jessica aka @jeslef21 ONE. Name the Canadian women’s hockey player who scored the gold-medal winning OT goal against the U.S.
TWO. This Quebec carrier could be Canada’s fourth national wireless company. What is its name?
THREE. Fill in the blank: Team Canada beat Team USA in the hockey semifinals today, Obama owes Harper two ______.
FOUR. Which city was the only one from Canada to make the Mercer Quality of Living top 5 list?
FIVE. Facebook announced a deal to buy an app company for a staggering $19 billion. What is that company’s name?
Hall Of Famers for February 14, 2014
Chris Ross aka @ChrisRossOne Wendy Thatcher aka @wthatcher604
ONE. What is the full name of Canada’s first Olympic medalist in Sochi?
TWO. Name this iconic child star who died this week at the age of 85.
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THREE. This Canadian franchise was ordered to pay $69,000 after a customer was scalded by hot soup.
FOUR. In which Canadian city will you find crack pipe vending machines?
FIVE. Name the magazine Drake was not happy with after his cover was replaced with late actor Phillip Seymour Hoffman.
Hall Of Famers for February 7, 2014
Joel McCoy aka @JoelPMcCoy ONE. Fill in the blank: Rob and Doug Ford announced their talk show named _____ is coming back.
TWO. Vancouver broke a 66-year-old weather record with what temperature? -4C, -8C, or -11C?
THREE. Kate Middleton’s new job may surprise you. What is it?
FOUR. What is the name of the fast food chain who announced it will remove a ‘shoe rubber’ chemical from its bread?
FIVE. Which premier (first + last name) is under fire for their pricey trip to Nelson Mandela’s funeral?
Hall Of Famers for January 31, 2014
MP aka @Marp2057 ONE. Name the Tory minister who was pressured to resign earlier this week over Veteran Affairs office closures.
TWO. Fill in the blank: Today, Lunar New Year revellers celebrate the first day of the year of the ____.
THREE. This troubled Canadian retailer announced 624 jobs cuts this week. Name that retailer.
FOUR. Here it is, the Bieber question. Justin Bieber arrived in which Canadian city to surrender to police Wednesday?
FIVE. Fresh from today: Name the former media mogul who was stripped of their Order of Canada today.
Hall Of Famers for January 24, 2014
MP aka @Marp2057 Joel McCoy aka @JoelPMcCoy ONE. This ex-Tory MP stepped down today from his CSIS watchdog role. What is his name?
TWO. Fill in the blank: Rob Ford admitted a ‘minor setback’ after a video of him performing a ____ accent was leaked.
THREE. Canada’s crackdown on this British food spread has been called ‘Marmageddon’ by some. Name that British food spread!
FOUR. In which city was Justin Bieber arrested Thursday?
FIVE. Name the Olympic sport this Canadian team is competing in!
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Hall Of Famers for January 17, 2014
MP aka @Marp2057 Think you could have gotten them?
ONE. Which Canada rocker said this? ‘Of course, rock stars don’t need oil.’
TWO. It was revealed this week that Sen. Patrick Brazeau was fired from his reporting gig at which publication?
THREE. Name the retailer who stirred up buzz by adding pubic hair to their mannequins.
FOUR. Historica Canada’s newest Heritage Minute shines a light on which historical figure?
FIVE. Name the Canadian airport under fire for letting a teen fly after finding a bomb in his luggage.
Hall Of Famers for January 10, 2014
Duncan aka @DSF81 Think you could have gotten them?
ONE. What is the name of the major retailer who accused Canada Goose of ‘bullying’ this week?
TWO. What is the name of Harper’s newly launched ‘video magazine’ series?
THREE. Canada’s first fatal case of H5N1 bird flu was reported in which province?
FOUR. On our front page: who said, ‘I am not a homophobe’?
FIVE. Test of speed: name this location!
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Hall Of Famers for January 3, 2014
Grant Gill aka @GrantGill Think you could have gotten them?
ONE. Which General Mills brand cereal plans to ditch GMO ingredients this year?
TWO. Name the U.S. city that just hosted the 2014 Winter Classic.
THREE. This U.S. senator is still a Canadian despite vows to renounce his citizenship. What is his name?
FOUR. Which airline came under fire this week for its same-surname policy for travel vouchers?
FIVE. Fill in the blank: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s re-election campaign slogan is ____.
Hall Of Famers for December 20, 2013
Ayaz Somani aka @ayazs Think you could have gotten them?
ONE. This western Canadian city hasn’t seen a snowfall like this year's levels in 112 years. Name that city!
TWO: The NEB recommended approval for which proposed Canadian pipeline on Thursday?
THREE. Fill in the blank: Scientists found record levels of ____ in Ontario’s Grand River.
FOUR. Fill in the blank: A ‘22 Minutes’ host crashed a St. John’s anti-seal hunt event and offered ____ $1M to quit acting.
FIVE. Name the Canadian politician who said this: ‘Women love money.’
Hall Of Famers for December 13, 2013
Glenda Myles aka @GlendaM Think you could have gotten them?
ONE. Which Canadian company sold a majority stake to U.S. investment firm Bain Capital?
TWO. Name the Tory senator who’s leaving the upper chamber in June 2014.
THREE. Fill in the blank: Canada Post is raising stamp prices from 63 cents to _____.
FOUR. What is the name of the airline who pulled off a viral Christmas miracle?
FIVE. Google honoured which renowned Canadian painter in its Google doodle today?
Hall Of Famers for November 29, 2013
Duncan aka @DSF81 Joel McCoy aka @JoelPMcCoy
Think you could have gotten them?
ONE. A new Vancouver-based airline is offering cheap flights. What is its name?
TWO. Mulcair’s QP gaffe on Thurs: what did he say instead of ‘testimony’?
THREE. A new report ID’d which province to have the worst child poverty rate?
FOUR. The NHL inked a mega deal with which Canadian broadcaster?
FIVE. Fill in the blank: Rob and Doug Ford are planning a new YouTube webseries titled ___.
Hall Of Famers for November 15, 2013
Bruce Conway aka @KiwiReporter Think you could have gotten them?
ONE. Which city rolled out a heath campaign to allow subway passengers to pay in squats?
TWO. Rob and Doug Ford will host a new TV show on which Canadian network?
THREE. What is the name of the major trade agreement that was leaked by WikiLeaks earlier this week?
FOUR. Which Hollywood actor (with a history of substance abuse) reached out to Rob Ford on Thursday?
FIVE. Which Canadian clothing company’s “Second Chance Pant” drew more criticism than praise?
Hall Of Famers for November 8, 2013
Joel McCoy aka @JoelPMcCoy Think you could have gotten them?
ONE. A WWE wrestler challenged Toronto Mayor Rob Ford to an arm wrestling match this week. What is his name?
TWO. Quebec’s controversial values charter got a new name—a long one. How many words does its new official name have?
THREE. The founder of which major yoga clothing empire made comments about women’s bodies that riled up customers?
FOUR. An elementary school in which Canadian province implemented a no-touching policy for students?
FIVE. Canada’s new $10 dollar bill—introduced into circulation today—pays tribute to what?
Hall Of Famers for November 1, 2013
Ryder Thomas White aka @RyderWhite Think you could have gotten them?
ONE. Tory supporters are gathering for a policy convention in which Canadian city?
TWO. Fill in the blank: On July 28, Toronto police went through Rob Ford’s garbage and found two bottles of ___.
THREE. Sen. Mike Duffy claims HOW MANY cheques were given to him by the PMO?
FOUR. Name the first + last names of these two Canadian authors who met in Victoria earlier this week.
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FIVE. Mmm? What unusual brew did oil and gas execs sip on at an industry conference in Montreal earlier this week? #HUFFQUIZ
Hall Of Famers for October 25, 2013
Joel McCoy aka @JoelPMcCoy Think you could have gotten them?
ONE. This embattled senator claimed PM Harper ‘wasn’t interested in explanations or the truth.’ What is his full name?
TWO. Public Mobile was purchase by which Canadian telecom this week?
THREE. This iconic Niagara Falls ferry ended Canadian rides this week. What is its name?
FOUR. In which Canadian city was the world’s most expensive wine bottle purchased?
FIVE. What is the full name of the person who topped an Angus Reid Global poll of country’s most and least admired Canadians?
Hall Of Famers for October 18, 2013
Jacob Noseworthy aka @JacobNoseworthy Think you could have gotten them?
ONE. Canada’s largest aquarium opened in which city this week?
TWO. In which New Brunswick village did protesters clash with RCMP yesterday?
THREE. Fill in the blank: According to a study released this week, ___ cookies are just as addictive as cocaine.
FOUR. What is the name of the Chinese computer giant considering a bid for BlackBerry?
FIVE. On our home page, what is PM Harper’s “very American idea”?
Hall Of Famers for October 11, 2013
Ryder Thomas White aka @RyderWhite Think you could have gotten them?
ONE. A test of speed: Customers of which Cdn wireless carrier suffered a significant blackout of SMS/phone services this week?
TWO. Who is Nova Scotia’s new premier-designate (full name, please)?
THREE. Canadian author Alice Munro was awarded what major literature prize on Thursday?
FOUR. Level: Hard. Scientists released a study in Nature this week predicting unprecedented climate change will start as early as ___.
FIVE. A massive cyclone is heading toward India’s eastern seaboard, what has it been named?
Answer
Hall Of Famers for October 4, 2013
Jacob Noseworthy aka @JacobNoseworthy Think you could have gotten them?
ONE. Which Canadian author made headlines joining a call to change ‘O Canada’ lyrics?
TWO. Speed test! Which social media company publically disclosed its IPO filing this week?
THREE. Topless protesters caused uproar in which province’s legislature?
FOUR. What is the full name of the singer-songwriter who penned an open letter to Miley Cyrus this week?
FIVE. A B.C. animation studio announced the comeback of which beloved ‘90s series?
Hall Of Famers for September 27, 2013
Heather Ann Matheson-Ratika aka @thegreatmama Think you could have gotten them?
ONE. Name the Italian pasta brand in hot water for its CEO’s anti-gay comments.
TWO. This U of T professor’s refusal to teach women writers to his students started a firestorm. What is his full name?
THREE. This MP was removed from Tory caucus this week. What is their name?
FOUR: More BlackBerry trouble. Which major U.S. carrier said it’s removing BlackBerry from its stores?
FIVE. Name the burger chain who announced this week its beef is now free of hormones, antibiotics, and preservatives.
Hall Of Famers for September 20, 2013
Candace aka @cuffs_n_coffee Think you could have gotten them?
ONE. Speed test! Name the Waterloo-based smartphone maker who announced massive job cuts today.
TWO. What is the full name of the new Miss America?
THREE. According to StatsCan, which Canadian province smokes the most pot?
FOUR. This week we learned about Stephen Harper’s ex-fiancée. What is her name?
FIVE. What is the name of the sunken Italian cruise ship raised upright this week?
Hall Of Famers for September 13, 2013
Cam Parkes aka @CamMParkes Think you could have gotten them?
ONE. Speed test. Level: easy. Which province unveiled its controversial values charter this week?
TWO. Sun News’ Ezra Levant got into a Twitter feud with this Canadian mayor. What is his/her name?
THREE. What is the name of the world’s “vainest” building?
FOUR. Parliament is officially prorogued. When does the new session start?
FIVE. What are the 3 colours of HBC’s NEW Canadian Olympic mittens?
Hall Of Famers for September 6, 2013
Jacob Noseworthy aka @JacobNoseworthy Think you could have gotten them?
ONE. At which Canadian university were frosh-week students caught in a “sexist and offensive” chant?
TWO. Which MP accused Tories of “greasing the wheels for Enbridge”?
THREE. Why are women in the U.S. selling positive pregnancy tests on Craigslist?
FOUR. A tougher one this time: which Tory senator filed an expense for a $180 coffee maker?
FIVE. What film did Brad Pitt arrive at #TIFF to promote?
Hall Of Famers for August 30, 2013
Katy Jarman aka @jarm_anski Think you could have gotten them?
ONE: What is the name of the bar where a man swallowed a toe last weekend?
Answer: http://huff.to/15hQVBP
TWO: Name one of the senators accused of covering up Mike Duffy's expense claims.
Answer: http://huff.to/1ceayAN
THREE: Which Canadian fair food INGREDIENT was found to be the cause of widespread food poisoning?
Answer: http://huff.to/14LawyO
FOUR:Which country won't back down on Syria?
Answer: http://huff.to/14LbFq9
FIVE: What super awesome thing will you no longer be able to do when the new five-dollar bills come out?
Answer: http://huff.to/18ct35N
Hall Of Famers for August 23, 2013
Ishmael Daro aka @iD4RO (4)
Brett Smith aka @bretta96smith (1)
Think you could have gotten them?
ONE: This is an easy one, so it's a test of speed. Name the Canadian politician who admitted to smoking pot since becoming an MP. Go!
Answer: http://huff.to/175NG4Z
TWO: A U.S. senator who was born in Calgary has decided to renounce his Canadian citizenship. Name him!
Answer: http://huff.to/14gX6dt
THREE: Name the store or vendor that was selling the cronut burger at the Canadian National Exhibition.
Answer: http://huff.to/12peZ8F
FOUR: Some planets aligned or something and Mayor Rob Ford got to arm-wrestle a wrestling legend. Who was it?
Answer: http://huff.to/1dzPCWt
FIVE: Fill in the blank: An Alberta dentist wants to clone a Beatle using the star's ___
Answer: http://huff.to/18Prjjy
Hall Of Famers for August 16, 2013
Mikki Caplan-Zaple aka @MikkiCZ (2)
Jacob Noseworthy aka @JacobNoseworthy (1)
Joanne aka @joanneipayne (1)
Linda Kessler aka @Kess2000 (1)
Think you could have gotten them?
ONE: This week, which minister slammed a campaign by Canada's big three telecoms against Verizon?
Answer: http://huff.to/13FRWnP
TWO: Which accounting firm was responsible for Senator Pamela Wallin's audit?
Answer: http://huff.to/1bAqTiY
THREE: A major Canadian company essentially put up the 'for sale' sign this week. Name it!
Answer: http://huff.to/15PD4CF
FOUR: A letter that went viral this week blasted a certain product from Tim Hortons. What was it?
Answer: http://huff.to/15PDiKf
FIVE: Which Canadian company refused to pay when Quebec demanded it help with clean-up costs for the Lac-Megantic disaster?
Answer: http://huff.to/1eMMEvt
Hall Of Famers for August 9, 2013
Jacob Noseworthy aka @JacobNoseworthy (3)
Jeremiah Stanghini aka @JStanghini (1)
Ryder Thomas White aka @RyderWhite (1)
Think you could have gotten them?
ONE: Which Canadian news channel was denied mandatory carriage by the CRTC this week?
Answer: http://huff.to/1338ISQ
TWO: A Senator resigned this week due to ongoing health concerns. Name him or her.
Answer: http://huff.to/18hZIrf
THREE: A Toronto columnist wrote a piece this week where he/she, err, discussed personal drug use. Who was it?
Answer: http://huff.to/18hZO24
FOUR: This week, a petition was started to make THIS part of Canada the country's 11th province. Name the area!
Answer: http://huff.to/18i0tR3
FIVE: Name the province that, after the deadly python attack in N.B., is NOW considering regulating ownership of exotic animals.
Answer: http://huff.to/18i2FIf
Hall Of Famers for August 2, 2013
Mitchell Steiman White aka @MitchellSteiman (5) Think you could have gotten them?
ONE: This Thursday, who won the Ontario Progressive Conservatives their first Toronto seat since 1999? #HUFFQUIZ
Answer: http://huff.to/11AEZxD
TWO: Which country granted Edward Snowden temporary asylum this week? #HUFFQUIZ
Answer: http://huff.to/11AEZxD
THREE: The RCMP expanded their investigation into a certain Senator this week. What's his or her name? #HUFFQUIZ
Answer: http://huff.to/1cioZq5
FOUR: Which U.S. telecom is causing a ruckus with Bell, Rogers and Telus? #HUFFQUIZ
Answer: http://huff.to/13qrWQv
FIVE: From April to the end of June, one Canadian political party fundraised over $4.86 million. Which party was it? #HUFFQUIZ
Answer: http://huff.to/11AGZ9d
Hall Of Famers for July 26, 2013
Ryder Thomas White aka @RyderWhite (5) Think you could have gotten them?
1. Considered a frontrunner for New York mayor, this politician allegedly posted racy photos on a website under what fake name? #HUFFQUIZ
ANSWER: http://huff.to/12Rqz9J
2. Which animal-derived ingredient, found in several brands of yogurt, is getting consumers, especially vegetarians, all riled up?
ANSWER: http://huff.to/12RqxyD
3. In which city did the first of many Good Samaritans buy 500 coffees for strangers?
ANSWER: http://huff.to/12Rrvv1
4. In a poll rating officials' response to the ALberta floods, who ranked last?
ANSWER: http://huff.to/12RqUth
5. Which country was revealed as being as bleak as everyone assumed after a journalist posted Instagram videos online earlier this week?
ANSWER: http://huff.to/12RrG9B
Hall Of Famers for July 19, 2013
Kyle aka @LiberalCanuck (5) Think you could have gotten them?
QUESTION ONE: Which MP said in an interview he was 'blindsided' by a recent dump from cabinet?
TWO: Where in the Middle East is IKEA pondering a new expansion?
THREE: WHICH town's mayor admitted to killing cats with his car?
FOUR: In which country were 22 children killed after eating lunch?
FIVE: Which two big wireless companies made a big announcement this week?
Hall Of Famers for June 14, 2013
Jacob Noseworthy aka @JacobNoseworthy (5) Think you could have gotten them?
ONE: Which politician cried in the House of Commons this week?
TWO: This talk show host hasn't had too much success so far with his new U.S. show. Name him!
THREE: Which big Canadian chain bought another?
FOUR: He had a birthday this week. He took back his big apology. Who is he?
FIVE: Where does this famous hacker group claim a copy of the alleged Rob Ford video is being kept?
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Hall Of Famers for June 7, 2013
Jacob Noseworthy aka @JacobNoseworthy (3) Kate Campeau aka @kccampeau (1) valeriechristine aka @YeaVal (1) Think you could have gotten them?
ONE: Name the Tory MP who quit his caucus this week, claiming the party had 'morphed into soemthing we once mocked'
TWO: THIS former Toronto mayoral candidate viciously punked everyone, intimating she had THE Rob Ford video?
THREE: This action star could be the new face of the Russian arms industry
FOUR: Name TWO companies charged this week with fixing the price of chocolate in Canada
FIVE: Hollywood's 'Million-Dollar Mermaid' died this week. Name her
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Hall Of Famers for May 31, 2013
Jacob Noseworthy aka @JacobNoseworthy (3) Kate Campeau aka @kccampeau (2) Think you could have gotten them?
ONE: Rob Ford's two official spokesmen resigned this week. Name them!
TWO: What country did Canada cut all trade with this week?
THREE: Canada's two largest unions merged this week, forming a new super-union. What is it called?
FOUR: The former boss of Canada's spy-agency watchdog was arrested in Panama. What's his name?
FIVE: What is the name of the Rob Ford "look-alike"?
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Hall Of Famers for May 24, 2013
Bill Jarvis aka @billjarvis (2) Jacob Noseworthy aka @JacobNoseworthy (1) Valerie Christine aka @YeaVal (1) Morgan Modjeski aka @MorganModjeski (1) Think you could have gotten them?
ONE: Rob Ford's top aide was fired this week. What's his name?
TWO: All the way from Lima, Peru, what did Stephen Harper say about Nigel Wright's cheque to Mike Duffy?
THREE: A brutal attack took place in London this week. What was the name of the area?
FOUR: Who is Stephen Harper's new chief of staff?
FIVE: Which TV comedy will make a comeback this weekend?
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Hall Of Famers for May 17, 2013
Jacob Noseworthy aka @JacobNoseworthy (3) Joshua Lindner aka @JoshuaLindner (1) Michael Boyle aka @MichaelBoyle15 (1) Think you could have gotten them?
ONE: Two senators quit their caucus this week. Name them!
TWO: This clothing retailer's reputation took a hit after its CEO's controversial comments resurfaced
THREE: Who won the Labrador by-election early this week?
FOUR: Which American actress made headlines this week when she announced that she had a preventive mastectomy?
FIVE: Who gave Mike Duffy a cool $90,000?
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Hall Of Famers for May 10, 2013
Jacob Noseworthy aka @JacobNoseworthy (3) Amanda from Ottawa aka @MandaInCanada (2) Think you could have gotten them?
ONE: According to a new survey, which wireless carrier has the distinction of having the lowest customer satisfaction ranking?
TWO: 44 years of continuous freshwater research at THIS world-renowned Ontario facility may be in jeopardy
THREE: This senior cabinet member won't be mailing controversial, taxpayer-funded pamphlets attacking Justin Trudeau
FOUR: Who said, 'There’s no such thing as ethical oil'?
FIVE: How much have the Tories spent on media monitoring in the last two years?
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Hall Of Famers for May 3, 2013
Jacob Noseworthy aka @JacobNoseworthy (4) Dan from Toronto aka @TorontoDan (2) Think you could have gotten them?
ONE: Name all 4 Canadian institutions that made this week's global ranking of the world's strongest banks
TWO: Montreal player Lars Eller suffered a concussion, plus serious facial and dental breakage after getting hit by who?
THREE: 'Someone is bullying my Justin and that makes me mad' WHO said it?
FOUR: What are Harvard researchers calling this little drone?
FIVE: A state of emergency has been declared in these TWO Ontario reserves
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Hall Of Famers for April 26, 2013
Joey Suri aka @iamjsuri (3) Jacob Noseworthy aka @JacobNoseworthy (2) (2) Think you could have gotten them?
ONE: Who suggested that we not 'commit sociology' when looking at the root causes of terror?
TWO: Some are calling for a boycott against THIS company after its labels were found in a Bangladeshi factory
THREE: Terror suspect Raed Jaser was almost deported back in 2004... why wasn't he?
FOUR: What country's military announced it would stop using white phosphorous shells?
FIVE: Who said 'the root cause of terrorism is terrorists'?
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Hall Of Famers for March 29, 2013
Bill Jarvis aka @BillJarvis (3) Jacob Noseworthy aka @JacobNoseworthy (2) Think you could have gotten them?
ONE: Fill in the blank. Elizabeth May called Canada the ____ of environmental law
TWO: Pope Francis did something new when he washed the feet of two WHAT
THREE: New research suggests that WHAT Christian relic may be the real deal
FOUR: Which big-city mayor is alleged to have a drinking problem?
FIVE: Name the Calgary Flame who was traded AND where he went
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Hall Of Famers for March 15, 2013
Jacob Noseworthy aka @JacobNoseworthy (3) John Riche aka @JohnRiche (2) Douglas Connors aka @calmecam (1) Think you could have gotten them?
ONE: Name the cabinet minister that stepped down
TWO: There’s a new pope in town. How many ballots until he was elected?
THREE: Target Canada got some flack for using music from WHO in a new commercial?
FOUR: What the heck is this and where was it found?
FIVE: Eureka! Which particle (proper name, please) did scientists announce the discovery of this week?
TIE-BREAKER: What crashed a lecture by MP Stephen Woodworth?
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Hall Of Famers for March 8, 2013
Graham Culp aka @GrahamCulp (3) Rochelle Knibb aka @MizRochelle (1) Razib A. aka @razib84 (1) Think you could have gotten them?
ONE: How big was the shortfall revealed in Alberta's budget?
TWO: Bev Oda received a lifetime achievement award for WHAT?
THREE: Toronto passed Chicago to become the WHICH largest city in North America?
FOUR: How long will Hugo Chavez's body be on display?
FIVE: In honour of Stompin' Tom: which team won in The Hockey Song?
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Hall Of Famers for February 22, 2013
Rose aka @HabsWxGirl (2) Andrew D'Amours aka @AndrewDamours (1) Adam Quirk aka @adamq112 (1) Ryan Mulligan aka @rymulligan (1) Think you could have gotten them?
ONE: Which controversial Ottawa figure's Twitter account popped back online yesterday? Answer with the account name.
TWO: Who has David Suzuki endorsed for Liberal leadership?
THREE: Name the country star found dead this week.
FOUR: Who will be leading Canada's new Office of Religious Freedom?
FIVE: An Ontario court says it's ok for cops to look at an arrestee's phone if WHAT?
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Hall Of Famers for February 15, 2013
Kevin Dawe aka @kevin_dawe (3) Andrew D'Amours aka @AndrewDamours (1) Rick Savone aka @savoner (1) Think you could have gotten them?
ONE: Name the Canadian Cardinal who could be the next Pope.
TWO: The zombie apocalypse was a hot topic this week. Which MP said he was "dead-icated" to the matter?
THREE: Name the major Canadian company whose CEO just announced his retirement.
FOUR: Name the asteroid that didn't hit us today.
FIVE: Name the Olympian charged with murder this week.
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Hall Of Famers for February 8, 2013
Kevin Dawe aka @kevin_dawe (4) Gord Waldie aka @GordWaldie (1) Think you could have gotten them?
ONE: Lots of senators in trouble lately, but who is accused of not living in his PEI home?
TWO: Immigration minister Kenney wants to strip what sort of people of dual citizenship?
THREE: Which rather controversial Republican has been invited to speak at a Tory conference in Canada?
FOUR: Now onto viral foodstuffs. What do you call a Timbit crammed inside a strawberry vanilla donut?
FIVE: The penny is gone. Which MP wrote a poem about it?
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Hall Of Famers for February 1, 2013
Kevin Dawe aka @kevin_dawe (3) Gord Waldie aka @GordWaldie (2) RMurphy aka @aleenmurphy (1) Think you could have gotten them?
ONE: Harper shared a day in his life via Twitter. What's the name of his chinchilla?
TWO: What is RIM's new company name?
THREE: What was uncovered in a mural in Mulcair's office?
FOUR: Where did Canada rank in a recent global press freedom index?
FIVE: What type of diet does a UK study say could cut heart disease risk by a third?
TIE-BREAKER: A judge has decided Darwin the Ikea monkey's fate. Where will he be living?
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Hall Of Famers for January 25, 2013
Tessa Seager aka @TessaSeager (3) Kathryne aka @KathryneY (5) Gord Waldie aka @GordWaldie (5) Think you could have gotten them?
ONE: Alison Redford took to the airwaves to warn of a shortfall of HOW much?
TWO: Rob Ford is safe today but he could still be in jeopardy after an audit of WHAT?
THREE: Who did @ChiefTheresa get into a spat with on Twitter?
FOUR: Who will be the director of the new Star Wars movies?
FIVE: Name one of the new senators appointed today
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Hall Of Famers for January 18, 2013
Adrienne Anderson aka @World_Travlr (5) Think you could have gotten them?
ONE: Harper took some time to meet with the winners of which Quebec reality show?
TWO: Which major border crossing was blocked by Aboriginal protesters?
THREE: This week we wrote about WHAT THING that 1 in 3 millenials have?
FOUR: Which province moved a step closer to legalizing assisted suicide?
FIVE: Name 3 methods of doping Lance Armstrong admitted to.
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Hall Of Famers for January 11, 2013
Duncan aka @DSF81 (3) Andrew D'Amours aka @andrewdamours (1) Michelle Blanchard aka @Michelle_Blanch (1) Think you could have gotten them?
ONE: Fantino got flack for comments about cutting off new aid to WHICH country?
TWO: Name the Canadian feature film nominated for an Oscar this year.
THREE: Name the man who resigned after admitting to plagiarizing a Toronto Star column.
FOUR: What was named the biggest threat to the world's economy by the World Economic Forum?
FIVE: According to a recent poll, what % of Canadians identify as (small-c) conservatives?
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Hall Of Famers for January 4, 2013
Think you could have gotten them?
ONE: Which much-loved Parliament Hill institution was shut down?
TWO: Which notoriously violent country has Canada recently OK'd gun exports to?
THREE: How many days has Chief Spence been on her hunger strike?
FOUR: The dispute over WHICH islands was reignited this week?