It's time for the weekly CBC Ottawa news quiz

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2 June 2024 at 4:00 am

Time for the weekly CBC Ottawa news quiz. How closely have you been paying attention over the past seven days? (Trevor Pritchard/CBC - image credit)

Which proposed pilot project for Ottawa has been kiboshed by the province?

Which of the region's school boards has joined a $4.5-billion lawsuit against some of the largest social media companies?

And which major union elected its first racialized president at its convention in Ottawa?

These are just a few of the questions designed to vex and perplex you in this week's CBC Ottawa news quiz.

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Australian Associated Press
Husband found not guilty of 'brutal' wedding night rape
A man accused of a series of sexual assaults on his wedding night and honeymoon has been found not guilty on all charges in a Sydney court.
Yahoo News Australia
Passengers slammed over 'disturbing' train act attracting $500 fine
Commuters were noticeably annoyed by the disturbance, one man told Yahoo, and were 'shifting away' from the men in question.
NewsWire
Albo’s call after horror train accident
Anthony Albanese has refused to confirm whether a woman whose husband and child were killed in an horrific train accident will be allowed to remain in Australia.
NewsWire
Men allegedly force Aussie teens to marry
Three men who allegedly forced two Aussie teenagers who were dating each other to marry have fronted court.
The Independent
Newborn baby with umbilical cord still attached found in dumpster outside taco shop
The baby was pulled from the dumpster, still wet
NewsWire
Woman allegedly punched by cop in hospital
A police officer has been charged and stood down from the force after allegedly punching an elderly woman while she received treatment at a hospital.
The Independent
Landlord accused of killing tenants’ cat while they’re on beach vacation: ‘I’m a man’s man’
“The saddest part is that after he shot him he wouldn’t even take him out of his misery,” one of the cat’s devastated owners said.
The Independent
‘Sadistic’ ex-Spandau Ballet singer faces jail after raping woman and launching sex attacks against others
Ross Wild stood trial accused of series of sex offences against multiple victims over a decade
BBC
Victim shown explicit video of herself in rape trial
Sgt Richard Heard faces three charges of rape and three of voyeurism against a female police officer.
NewsWire
TV star’s woes after alleged coke sale to cop
A reality TV star has been hit with fresh charges after she allegedly sold a massive quantity of cocaine to an undercover police officer.
NewsWire
Shock reply after arrests near Ibrahim home
A lawyer for two men allegedly found with guns near John Ibrahim’s house has said he’s “not sure” if police allege it was an assassination attempt.
CNN
Mother was killed trying to rescue her child from carjacking. Now 3 young men face murder charges
A 19-year-old man and two juveniles suspected in a botched carjacking that led to the death of an Ohio woman were in custody Wednesday on murder charges, police said.
The Independent
Police officer stood down after ‘truly shocking’ video shows man kicked in face at Manchester Airport
Hundreds of protesters chanted ‘shame on you’ at a protest at Manchester airport following the incident captured on camera
NewsWire
Masked men arrested near Ibrahim home
Two men with balaclavas, including one carrying a gun, have been arrested near the home of Sydney identity John Ibrahim.
CNN
Texas woman’s lawsuit after being jailed on murder charge over abortion can proceed, judge rules
A Texas woman who was jailed and charged with murder after self-managing an abortion in 2022 can move forward with her lawsuit against the local sheriff and prosecutors over the case that drew national outrage before the charges were quickly dropped, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
BBC
Leader of Mexico's Sinaloa drug cartel arrested in Texas
El Mayo co-founded the notorious Sinaloa crime syndicate with El Chapo, who is currently jailed in the US.
BBC
S Africa police arrest Libyans at 'illegal' military camp
The camp, situated on a farm, was raided and 95 Libyans have been taken into custody, police say.
Australian Associated Press
Bruce Lehrmann fights $2m bankruptcy threat with appeal
Bruce Lehrmann's bid to appeal a defamation loss and findings he raped Brittany Higgins could be tripped up as Ten tries to bankrupt him over a legal bill.
PA Media: UK News
Activists face jail for pouring soup on one of world’s ‘most valuable artworks’
The two Just Stop Oil protesters threw tins of Heinz tomato soup over Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers, damaging its frame.
NewsWire
Brother’s shock claim on sister’s death
The brother of a young girl made a shock claim after the child’s death, allegedly after her insulin was withdrawn by a faith-healing church group.

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