BIV News Quiz February 12, 2016

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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

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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
Correct Answer

A. Increase to levels not seen in a decade

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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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
Correct Answer

A. Ride sharing

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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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
Correct Answer

A. Home building supplies

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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5.

By what percentage have Vancouver city’s industrial real estate prices risen over the past 10 years?
- Flat (0%)
- 10%
- 90%
- 150%
Correct Answer

A. 90%

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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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
Correct Answer

A. A healthcare system in the United States

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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7.

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"
Correct Answer

A. "Our Light"

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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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
Correct Answer

A. True

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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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
Correct Answer

A. $1,500 per month

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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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
Correct Answer

A. Tahoe Resources

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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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?

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

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

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?

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

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

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?

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

What sort of housing allowance will Kevin Desmond, Tranklink’s new CEO, receive?

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