Contests

The Cowboy Junkies are a Canadian band. Where in Canada did this iconic band originate? (Photo by Heather Pollock)

QUIZ: A tribute to rodeos and cowboy culture

Plenty of rodeos and western-themed events across Western Canada are held during the warmer months

 

The Monday before May 25 is a day in honour of Queen Victoria, the 19th-century British monarch. How much do you know about this queen? (Pixabay.com)

QUIZ: In honour of Queen Victoria

How much do you know about the famous monarch associated with the Victoria Day long weekend?

 

Sunday, May 12 is Mother’s Day, a day to pay tribute to mothers. (Stock photo)

QUIZ: In celebration of Mother’s Day

The second Sunday of May is a time to honour mothers

 

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (88) works around Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Austin Watson (51) and left wing Conor Sheary (73) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. The hockey team once played home games at Maple Leaf Gardens. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

QUIZ: Are you ready for gardening season?

May is the time when many Canadians begin to plant their gardens

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (88) works around Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Austin Watson (51) and left wing Conor Sheary (73) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. The hockey team once played home games at Maple Leaf Gardens. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Gasoline and other fossil fuels are heavily taxed in Canada. Which province or territory was the first to implement a carbon tax? (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes)

QUIZ: The joy of taxes

The deadline for filing income tax papers is fast approaching

Gasoline and other fossil fuels are heavily taxed in Canada. Which province or territory was the first to implement a carbon tax? (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes)
Congregation Emanu-El synagogue in downtown Victoria is one of numerous synagogues in Canada. In 2024, Passover begins on April 22. (Submitted)
Passover, an important Jewish observance, begins on April 22, 2024. How much do you know about the customs and traditions associated with Passover. (Pixabay.com)

QUIZ: Are you ready for Passover celebrations?

An important event for Jewish people around the world begins on the evening of April 22

Congregation Emanu-El synagogue in downtown Victoria is one of numerous synagogues in Canada. In 2024, Passover begins on April 22. (Submitted)
Passover, an important Jewish observance, begins on April 22, 2024. How much do you know about the customs and traditions associated with Passover. (Pixabay.com)
A scene from Stanley Kubrick’s movie, 2001: A Space Odyssey. Do you know the name of the computer on the spacecraft in this movie? (Photo contributed)

QUIZ: Looking towards the stars

How much do you know about the facts and fiction of space exploration?

A scene from Stanley Kubrick’s movie, 2001: A Space Odyssey. Do you know the name of the computer on the spacecraft in this movie? (Photo contributed)
In Canada’s larger urban areas, traffic congestion has become a fact of life. (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about Canada’s growing population?

Today, there are more than 41 million people who live in Canada

In Canada’s larger urban areas, traffic congestion has become a fact of life. (Black Press file photo)
Zach McPhee is a former major junior and university hockey player. He recently released his debut single, called Bring On. (Contributed)

Voting opens as Okanagan musician seeks victory in country competition

Zach McPhee is looking to win Sirius XM’s Top of the Country Competition

Zach McPhee is a former major junior and university hockey player. He recently released his debut single, called Bring On. (Contributed)
A woman admires Leonardo da Vinci’s painting ’ The Last Supper ‘, dating back to 1494-1498 and preserved at the ex-Renaissance refectory of the convent adjacent to the sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie church, in Milan, Italy. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

QUIZ: A celebration of Easter

The Easter weekend is a celebration of spring and an important observance in the Christian faith

A woman admires Leonardo da Vinci’s painting ’ The Last Supper ‘, dating back to 1494-1498 and preserved at the ex-Renaissance refectory of the convent adjacent to the sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie church, in Milan, Italy. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
The Banff Springs Hotel is in Banff National Park, in Alberta. Do you know when this park was established? (Contributed)

QUIZ: Are you ready for the start of spring?

The season of new life and new growth officially begins on March 19

The Banff Springs Hotel is in Banff National Park, in Alberta. Do you know when this park was established? (Contributed)
This image of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, can be seen on Saint Patrick Catholic Church in Junction City, Ohio. (Wikimedia Commons)

QUIZ: How Irish are you?

March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, a time to celebrate all things Irish

This image of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, can be seen on Saint Patrick Catholic Church in Junction City, Ohio. (Wikimedia Commons)
FILE- Cherry blossoms blooming are a welcome sign of spring. (Ashley Wadhwani-Smith/Black Press Media)

British Columbians help predict cherry blossom bloomings in global contest

Vancouver cherry trees expected to bloom four days earlier than last year, warm February a factor

FILE- Cherry blossoms blooming are a welcome sign of spring. (Ashley Wadhwani-Smith/Black Press Media)
Colorado Avalanche’s Nazem Kadri (91) brings the puck down the ice as St. Louis Blues’ Brayden Schenn (10) defends during the first period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 23, 2022, in St. Louis. For which team does Kadri now play? (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

QUIZ: How much do you know about Ramadan and Islam?

Ramadan, an important observance for Muslims around the world, begins on March 10

Colorado Avalanche’s Nazem Kadri (91) brings the puck down the ice as St. Louis Blues’ Brayden Schenn (10) defends during the first period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 23, 2022, in St. Louis. For which team does Kadri now play? (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
There are plenty of books on the shelves at libraries and bookstores. However, there are also attempts to have some books banned or pulled from library shelves. (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: Understanding the freedom to read

Book challenges and attempts to ban books continues in Canada

There are plenty of books on the shelves at libraries and bookstores. However, there are also attempts to have some books banned or pulled from library shelves. (Black Press file photo)
The Canadian flag and Truth and Reconciliation flag fly at Dutch Lake Community Centre on Sept. 28, 2023 (Photo by Zephram Tino)

QUIZ: How much do you know about Canada’s flag?

Feb. 15 is Flag Day, a day in honour of Canada’s maple leaf flag

The Canadian flag and Truth and Reconciliation flag fly at Dutch Lake Community Centre on Sept. 28, 2023 (Photo by Zephram Tino)
Fans covering the roof of a London Airport building cheer the Beatles as the group leave London, England on March 13, 1965, to fly to Salzburg, Austria, to continue work on their second film. From left are George Harrison; Paul McCartney; Ringo Starr; his wife, Maureen Starr; Cynthia Lennon, and husband John Lennon. (AP Photo/Victor Boynton)

QUIZ: How much do you know about the legacy of the Beatles?

On Feb. 9, 1964 — 60 years ago — the iconic band first appeared on television in North America

Fans covering the roof of a London Airport building cheer the Beatles as the group leave London, England on March 13, 1965, to fly to Salzburg, Austria, to continue work on their second film. From left are George Harrison; Paul McCartney; Ringo Starr; his wife, Maureen Starr; Cynthia Lennon, and husband John Lennon. (AP Photo/Victor Boynton)
There are a lot of television viewing choices available. (Pixabay.com)

QUIZ: How much do you know about what’s on TV?

New television shows will be aired starting in February, 2024

There are a lot of television viewing choices available. (Pixabay.com)
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, left to right, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole take part in the federal election English-language Leaders debate in Gatineau, Que., on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. Do you know which party received the greatest share of the popular vote in that election? THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

QUIZ: How much do you know about democracy?

In 2024, more than 50 countries, with half the world’s population, will hold national elections

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, left to right, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole take part in the federal election English-language Leaders debate in Gatineau, Que., on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. Do you know which party received the greatest share of the popular vote in that election? THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Tires displaying the 3-peaked mountain/snowflake symbol and M+S (mud and snow) tires both meet the legal requirement as long as they have least 3.5 mm of tread. Do you know where winter tires originated? (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: Are you ready for winter travel?

During snowy and icy conditions, getting around can have unique challenges

Tires displaying the 3-peaked mountain/snowflake symbol and M+S (mud and snow) tires both meet the legal requirement as long as they have least 3.5 mm of tread. Do you know where winter tires originated? (Black Press file photo)