BIV News Quiz February 5, 2016

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In BIV’s profile of urban planner Andy Yan and former city councillor Gordon Price, what two issues did they agree are Metro Vancouver’s biggest challenges?
- Unruly rats and rogue crows
- Unaffordable housing and not enough transit
- Expensive bridges and fancy condos
- Populism and mob rule

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Christy Clark is Canada’s best fiscal manager, according to:
- Canadian Tax Foundation
- Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
- Fraser Institute
- Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Correct Answer

A. Fraser Institute

Explanation

Find out about this study, which compared the fiscal policies of all Canadian premiers, here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/christy-clark-canadas-best-fiscal-manager-accordin/

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3.

What is the biggest security company in B.C. In 2016, according to BIV lists?
- Paladin Security
- Garda World
- Securiguard Services Ltd
- ADT
Correct Answer

A. Paladin Security

Explanation

Check out BIV's list of the biggest security companies in B.C. here: https://www.biv.com/datatables/biggest-security-companies-in-bc-in-2016/

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In 2015 the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 21,095 sales of property, a number just shy of the total sales in which record-setting year?
- 1965
- 1998
- 2005
- 2014
Correct Answer

A. 2005

Explanation

Read more about the record number of home sales in the Fraser Valley here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/fraser-valley-property-market-comes-full-circle/

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5.

What’s the annual revenue generated by diamond production in the Northwest Territories?
- $0
- $500,000
- $950 million
- $2 billion
Correct Answer

A. $2 billion

Explanation

Find out more about how diamond production is helping to prop up the economy in Canada's Far North here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/far-north-hit-hard-steep-global-oil-price-downturn/

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What was the only category of B.C. wine to suffer a drop in sales volume, according to the most recent British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch statistics?
- Ice wine
- Fruit/dessert wine
- Sparkling wine
- Non-BC Vintners Quality Alliance wine
Correct Answer

A. Fruit/dessert wine

Explanation

Read more about trends in B.C. wine sales here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/bc-fruit-wine-sales-fall-first-year-being-sold-far/

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7.

What network has Wind Mobile just completed upgrades for in Vancouver?
- 3G network
- LTE network
- 5G network
- The Social Network
Correct Answer

A. 3G network

Explanation

Learn more about Wind's upgrades here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/wind-mobile-completes-vancouver-3g-network-upgrade/

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8.

According to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, how did home sales in the region compare with previous years?
- Sales were 17% below the 10-year average for January
- Sales were very close to the 10-year average for January
- Sales were 22% above the 10-year average for January
- Sales were 46% above the 10-year average for January
Correct Answer

A. Sales were 46% above the 10-year average for January

Explanation

Learn more about Vancouver's strong seller's market here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/sellers-market-continues-vancouver-sales-prices-so/

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9.

Overwaitea bought three IGA stores from H.Y. Louie and plans to convert them to Save-On-Foods stores. Those stores include:
- The IGA on West 41st near Dunbar Street
- The IGA on Burrard Street at Smithe Street
- The IGA on Robson Street at Richards Street
- All of the above
Correct Answer

A. The IGA on West 41st near Dunbar Street

Explanation

To read more about Overwaitea's acquisition, visit: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/1/hy-louie-sells-wholesaling-division-three-iga-stor/

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Online lunch delivery service Foodee raised $6 million in venture capital this week to expand across North America. What two cities has it already expanded to after its launch in Vancouver?
- Toronto and Montreal
- Philadelphia and Denver
- Calgary and Ottawa
- Seattle and Portland
Correct Answer

A. Philadelphia and Denver

Explanation

Read more about Foodee's plans here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/vancouver-startup-foodee-raises-6m-pushes-10-city-/

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Biv News Quiz February 5, 2016

In BIV’s profile of urban planner Andy Yan and former city councillor Gordon Price, what two issues did they agree are Metro Vancouver’s biggest challenges?

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Christy Clark is Canada’s best fiscal manager, according to:

What is the biggest security company in B.C. In 2016, according to BIV lists?

In 2015 the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 21,095 sales of property, a number just shy of the total sales in which record-setting year?

What’s the annual revenue generated by diamond production in the Northwest Territories?

What was the only category of B.C. wine to suffer a drop in sales volume, according to the most recent British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch statistics?

What network has Wind Mobile just completed upgrades for in Vancouver?

According to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, how did home sales in the region compare with previous years?

Overwaitea bought three IGA stores from H.Y. Louie and plans to convert them to Save-On-Foods stores. Those stores include:

Online lunch delivery service Foodee raised $6 million in venture capital this week to expand across North America. What two cities has it already expanded to after its launch in Vancouver?