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Biv News Quiz February 12, 2016

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1. Which B.C. musician appeared with Premier Christy Clark at the announcement the government was launching a $15 million fund to boost B.C.'s music industry?

Sarah McLachlan

Nardwuar the Human Serviette

Michael Buble

Bryan Adams

Read more about the announcement here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/province-launches-15m-fund-reignite-bcs-annihilate/

Explanation

Read more about the announcement here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/province-launches-15m-fund-reignite-bcs-annihilate/

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2. According to a TD report, American tourist spending in Canada in 2016 is expected to:

Decrease due to a lack of interest in Canadian tourist destinations

Increase to levels not seen in a decade

Decrease as options like Mexico become cheaper due to a strong U.S. dollar

Hover close to the 10-year average

Read more about TD's predictions for Canada's tourism industry here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/americans-tourist-spending-canada-hit-highest-leve/

Explanation

Read more about TD's predictions for Canada's tourism industry here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/americans-tourist-spending-canada-hit-highest-leve/

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3. Tech firm BuildDirect announced this week it was launching its new platform that was partially funded through $50 million in venture capital. What market does BuildDirect focus on?

Building security

Home building supplies

Direct billing

E-books

Read more about BuildDirect's new platform here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/its-going-be-millions-builddirect-launches-new-pla/

Explanation

Read more about BuildDirect's new platform here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/its-going-be-millions-builddirect-launches-new-pla/

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4. Victoria online-delivery company Accio is preparing to launch what type of service, once it is permitted to do so by law?

Ride sharing

Medical marijuana delivery

Beer and wine delivery

Drone monitoring

Check out more about Accio's plans here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/victoria-delivery-company-accio-prepping-launch-ri/

Explanation

Check out more about Accio's plans here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/victoria-delivery-company-accio-prepping-launch-ri/

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5. By what percentage have Vancouver city's industrial real estate prices risen over the past 10 years?

Flat (0%)

10%

90%

150%

Read more about the growing demand for "yuppie" industrial real estate here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/yuppie-industrial-development-meets-vancouver-dema/

Explanation

Read more about the growing demand for "yuppie" industrial real estate here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/yuppie-industrial-development-meets-vancouver-dema/

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6. In December, Lucara Diamond unearthed the second-largest diamond ever found. This week, the company announced the gem will be called "Lesedi La Rona." What does this mean in English?

"Apple of Her Eye"

'Heart of Gold'

"One Love"

"Our Light"

Check out more about this massive diamond and the contest to name it here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/lucara-diamond-names-its-huge-diamond-second-large/

Explanation

Check out more about this massive diamond and the contest to name it here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/lucara-diamond-names-its-huge-diamond-second-large/

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7. Vancouver's Nurse Next Door has launched a first-of-its-kind partnership with what type of organization?

A chain of care homes in Eastern Canada

A healthcare system in the United States

A regional healthcare authority in Alberta

A chain of care homes in Western Canada

Read more about the company's new venture here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/nurse-next-door-launches-partnership-healthcare-sy/

Explanation

Read more about the company's new venture here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/nurse-next-door-launches-partnership-healthcare-sy/

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8. What sort of housing allowance will Kevin Desmond, Tranklink's new CEO, receive?

No housing allowance

$1,500 per month

$15,000 per month

$150,000 per year

Read more about TransLink's new CEO here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/translink-names-king-county-transit-chief-kevin-de/

Explanation

Read more about TransLink's new CEO here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/translink-names-king-county-transit-chief-kevin-de/

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9. True or false: Grouse Mountain received more visitors in 2015 than the Vancouver Aquarium.

True

False -- they tied for number one

False -- the Aquarium saw twice as many visitors

False -- the mountain was closed for the winter season

Check out BIV's list of the biggest tourist attractions in Metro Vancouver here: https://www.biv.com/datatables/biggest-tourist-attractions-in-metro-vancouver-in/

Explanation

Check out BIV's list of the biggest tourist attractions in Metro Vancouver here: https://www.biv.com/datatables/biggest-tourist-attractions-in-metro-vancouver-in/

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10. What mining company has hinted it may be interested in acquiring Goldcorp's Porcupine mine near Timmins, Ontario?

Capstone Mining

Tahoe Resources

B2Gold

Teck Resources

Find out more about the company that may be interested in this property here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/tahoe-resources-hinting-interest-goldcorps-ontario/

Explanation

Find out more about the company that may be interested in this property here: https://www.biv.com/article/2016/2/tahoe-resources-hinting-interest-goldcorps-ontario/

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