BIV News Quiz April 22, 2016

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B.C. tech firms are expanding their presence in which Caribbean nation ahead of thawing relations with the U.S.?
- Cuba
- Barbados
- Dominican Republic
- Trinidad and Tobago

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Paul McCartney is among the big performers to bring Vancouverites out to Rogers Arena this spring now that the Canucks are done for the season. Name the song that opened his Tuesday (April 19) show.
- Get Back
- Back in the U.S.S.R.
- Helter Skelter
- A Hard Day’s Night
Correct Answer

A. A Hard Day’s Night

Explanation

Read about how one lucky BIV reporter ended up sitting front row at Paul McCartney's concert here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/4/how-we-got-front-row-seats-paul-mccartneys-vancouv/

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Vancouver real estate sales have broken a number of records lately. What is Central 1's forecast for the next couple years?
- The trend is expected to continue throughout 2016, but the market will cool substantially in 2017 and 2018
- The market is expected to remain strong through 2018
- The market will likely cool this year, with prices decreasing by the end of the year
- The market will remain flat for the next couple years
Correct Answer

A. The market is expected to remain strong through 2018

Explanation

Read more about Central 1's forecast here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/4/dont-expect-vancouver-real-estate-cool-anytime-soo/

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How many times have the Vancouver Canucks missed the playoffs since they joined the National Hockey League in 1970?
- 10
- 18
- 24
- 32
Correct Answer

A. 18

Explanation

Read more about the local sports economy here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/4/sports-economy-no-longer-riding-canucks-bandwagon/

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Which Vancouver-based mining company reported a death at one of its mines in Guatemala this week?
- Teck Resources
- Imperial Metals
- Goldcorp
- Lucara Diamonds
Correct Answer

A. Goldcorp

Explanation

Read more about this tragedy here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/4/missing-worker-confirmed-dead-vancouver-owned-gold/

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Burnaby’s General Fusion just added a new member to its C-suite. What position is that individual stepping into?
- Chief executive officer
- Chief financial officer
- Chief fusion officer
- Chief technology officer
Correct Answer

A. Chief financial officer

Explanation

Read more about General Fusion's addition here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/4/burnabys-general-fusion-taps-new-cfo-vp/

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Vancouver-based startup Mobify says it has acquired tech company Pathful to boost its expertise in what field?
- Marketing
- Artificial intelligence
- E-commerce
- Hiking
Correct Answer

A. Artificial intelligence

Explanation

Read more about this acquisition here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/4/vancouvers-mobify-pursues-machine-learning-acquire/

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As predicted by the Goodman Report’s David and Mark Goodman, the dollar volume of sales of multi-family rental buildings in Greater Vancouver broke the $1.5 million mark in 2015, reaching $1.6 billion for the year. What percentage increase over 2014 sales did this represent?
- 8%
- 19%
- 33%
- 99%
Correct Answer

A. 99%

Explanation

Read more about tenant turnover here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/4/tenant-turnover-most-likely-transit-oriented-renta/

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Paul McCartney is among the big performers to bring Vancouverites out to Rogers Arena this spring now that the Canucks are done for the season. Name the song that opened his Tuesday (April 19) show.

Vancouver real estate sales have broken a number of records lately. What is Central 1's forecast for the next couple years?

How many times have the Vancouver Canucks missed the playoffs since they joined the National Hockey League in 1970?

Which Vancouver-based mining company reported a death at one of its mines in Guatemala this week?

Burnaby’s General Fusion just added a new member to its C-suite. What position is that individual stepping into?

Vancouver-based startup Mobify says it has acquired tech company Pathful to boost its expertise in what field?

As predicted by the Goodman Report’s David and Mark Goodman, the dollar volume of sales of multi-family rental buildings in Greater Vancouver broke the $1.5 million mark in 2015, reaching $1.6 billion for the year. What percentage increase over 2014 sales did this represent?