• QFTCINO25 Game 8, Rounds 9-10: Irish-Canadians, Ottawa challenge

    From Mark Brader@3:633/10 to All on Monday, January 19, 2026 23:14:41
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    ** Game 8, Round 9 - Canadiana - Canadians of Irish Descent

    1. Although this Vancouver-born actor is best known for portraying
    a Scots character on TV, his parents were originally from Bangor,
    Northern Ireland. What was his name?

    2. This former Prime Minister of Canada had a French-Canadian
    father and an Irish Canadian mother with a maiden name of
    Broderick. Name the former Prime Minister.

    3. She was the first female mayor of a major Canadian city,
    serving 1951-56 and 1960-64. She was a feminist, a Canadian
    social policy pioneer, leader, and commentator, as well as a
    journalist and writer. What was her name?

    4. This founding member of the music group the Mamas and the Papas
    was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1940. What was his name?

    5. Born in London, Ontario, his acting career started when he was
    13 on Disney Channel's "The All New Mickey Mouse Club" (1993-95).
    He has been nominated for 3 Oscars. Who is he?

    6. This Edmonton-born actress is best known for playing Claire
    Kincaid in "Law & Order" and Jordan Cavanaugh on "Crossing
    Jordan". Who is she?

    7. In 1976 she became the first Canadian and first woman to compete
    in both Winter and Summer Olympics; her sports were cross-country
    skiing and canoe sprint. What is her name?

    8. He founded the Laura Secord chocolate company in 1913. There is
    a street in Toronto named after him that ends near where he had
    a hobby farm near Victoria Park Av. and Eglinton. Who was he?

    9. This architect designed over 70 buildings in Toronto, most
    notably Old City Hall and Casa Loma. Who was he?

    10. This Canadian entrepreneur was born in Ballymena, now in
    Northern Ireland, in 1834. He founded his well-known company
    in Toronto in 1869. Who was he?


    ** Game 8, Round 10 - Canadiana Challenge Round - Ottawa

    * A. History - Death in Ottawa.

    A1. Thomas D'Arcy McGee, a Father of Confederation, was killed
    in Ottawa on 1868-04-07. Who was convicted for the murder?

    A2. Sir Wilfred Laurier is one of two former Prime Minister
    of Canada buried in Ottawa. Who was the other one, who
    died in 1937?


    * B. Entertainment - Ottawa CBC Broadcasters

    These two questions are about broadcasters who were born or raised
    in Ottawa.

    B1. This CBC radio newsreader during World War II was known
    as the "voice of doom" because he had a deep voice and most
    of news at the time was negative. Who was this broadcaster?

    B2. Although this retired CBC broadcaster was born in London,
    England, he was raised in Ottawa and dropped out of Glebe
    Collegiate Institute. Who is this retired broadcaster?


    * C. Arts - Photography

    These two questions are about Yousuf Karsh.

    C1. Between 1972 and his retirement in 1992, Karsh's photography
    studio was located in what well-known Ottawa building?

    C2. Karsh's photographs appeared on the cover of over 20 issues
    of this now-defunct magazine which was bought and redesigned
    by "Time" magazine in 1936. Name it.


    * D. Geography - Ottawa Parks

    D1. Which park contains TD Stadium (home of the RedBlacks)
    and the TD Arena (home of the Ottawa 67's)?

    D2. This park bears the name of a village that was annexed
    into the city of Ottawa in 2001. Located near Rideau Hall,
    the former village contained many embassies. What is the
    name of the park or the name of the former village of the
    same name?


    * E. Sports - Ottawa Senators

    These two questions are about the two Ottawa Senators hockey teams.

    E1. What is the name of the arena where the Senators currently
    play?

    E2. When the NHL was founded in 1917, the Ottawa Senators were
    one of the original teams. The Senators folded in 1934
    and then were resurrected in 1992. How many times did the
    Ottawa Senators win the Stanley Cup in both histories as
    an NHL team?


    * F. Miscellaneous - The Canadian Senate

    F1. The room where the senators meet is often referred as a
    "chamber" of what color?

    F2. Within 3, how many seats are there in the Canadian Senate?

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  • From Dan Blum@3:633/10 to All on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 03:25:23
    Mark Brader <msb@vex.net> wrote:

    ** Game 8, Round 9 - Canadiana - Canadians of Irish Descent

    1. Although this Vancouver-born actor is best known for portraying
    a Scots character on TV, his parents were originally from Bangor,
    Northern Ireland. What was his name?

    James Doohan

    ** Game 8, Round 10 - Canadiana Challenge Round - Ottawa

    * C. Arts - Photography

    C2. Karsh's photographs appeared on the cover of over 20 issues
    of this now-defunct magazine which was bought and redesigned
    by "Time" magazine in 1936. Name it.

    Life

    * E. Sports - Ottawa Senators

    E2. When the NHL was founded in 1917, the Ottawa Senators were
    one of the original teams. The Senators folded in 1934
    and then were resurrected in 1992. How many times did the
    Ottawa Senators win the Stanley Cup in both histories as
    an NHL team?

    6; 7

    * F. Miscellaneous - The Canadian Senate

    F2. Within 3, how many seats are there in the Canadian Senate?

    45

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  • From Dan Tilque@3:633/10 to All on Monday, January 19, 2026 20:12:37
    On 1/19/26 15:14, Mark Brader wrote:


    ** Game 8, Round 9 - Canadiana - Canadians of Irish Descent

    1. Although this Vancouver-born actor is best known for portraying
    a Scots character on TV, his parents were originally from Bangor,
    Northern Ireland. What was his name?

    James Doohan


    2. This former Prime Minister of Canada had a French-Canadian
    father and an Irish Canadian mother with a maiden name of
    Broderick. Name the former Prime Minister.

    3. She was the first female mayor of a major Canadian city,
    serving 1951-56 and 1960-64. She was a feminist, a Canadian
    social policy pioneer, leader, and commentator, as well as a
    journalist and writer. What was her name?

    4. This founding member of the music group the Mamas and the Papas
    was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1940. What was his name?

    5. Born in London, Ontario, his acting career started when he was
    13 on Disney Channel's "The All New Mickey Mouse Club" (1993-95).
    He has been nominated for 3 Oscars. Who is he?

    6. This Edmonton-born actress is best known for playing Claire
    Kincaid in "Law & Order" and Jordan Cavanaugh on "Crossing
    Jordan". Who is she?

    7. In 1976 she became the first Canadian and first woman to compete
    in both Winter and Summer Olympics; her sports were cross-country
    skiing and canoe sprint. What is her name?

    8. He founded the Laura Secord chocolate company in 1913. There is
    a street in Toronto named after him that ends near where he had
    a hobby farm near Victoria Park Av. and Eglinton. Who was he?

    9. This architect designed over 70 buildings in Toronto, most
    notably Old City Hall and Casa Loma. Who was he?

    10. This Canadian entrepreneur was born in Ballymena, now in
    Northern Ireland, in 1834. He founded his well-known company
    in Toronto in 1869. Who was he?


    ** Game 8, Round 10 - Canadiana Challenge Round - Ottawa

    * A. History - Death in Ottawa.

    A1. Thomas D'Arcy McGee, a Father of Confederation, was killed
    in Ottawa on 1868-04-07. Who was convicted for the murder?

    A2. Sir Wilfred Laurier is one of two former Prime Minister
    of Canada buried in Ottawa. Who was the other one, who
    died in 1937?


    * B. Entertainment - Ottawa CBC Broadcasters

    These two questions are about broadcasters who were born or raised
    in Ottawa.

    B1. This CBC radio newsreader during World War II was known
    as the "voice of doom" because he had a deep voice and most
    of news at the time was negative. Who was this broadcaster?

    B2. Although this retired CBC broadcaster was born in London,
    England, he was raised in Ottawa and dropped out of Glebe
    Collegiate Institute. Who is this retired broadcaster?


    * C. Arts - Photography

    These two questions are about Yousuf Karsh.

    C1. Between 1972 and his retirement in 1992, Karsh's photography
    studio was located in what well-known Ottawa building?

    C2. Karsh's photographs appeared on the cover of over 20 issues
    of this now-defunct magazine which was bought and redesigned
    by "Time" magazine in 1936. Name it.


    * D. Geography - Ottawa Parks

    D1. Which park contains TD Stadium (home of the RedBlacks)
    and the TD Arena (home of the Ottawa 67's)?

    D2. This park bears the name of a village that was annexed
    into the city of Ottawa in 2001. Located near Rideau Hall,
    the former village contained many embassies. What is the
    name of the park or the name of the former village of the
    same name?


    * E. Sports - Ottawa Senators

    These two questions are about the two Ottawa Senators hockey teams.

    E1. What is the name of the arena where the Senators currently
    play?

    E2. When the NHL was founded in 1917, the Ottawa Senators were
    one of the original teams. The Senators folded in 1934
    and then were resurrected in 1992. How many times did the
    Ottawa Senators win the Stanley Cup in both histories as
    an NHL team?


    * F. Miscellaneous - The Canadian Senate

    F1. The room where the senators meet is often referred as a
    "chamber" of what color?

    F2. Within 3, how many seats are there in the Canadian Senate?

    69

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    Dan Tilque

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  • From Joshua Kreitzer@3:633/10 to All on Monday, January 19, 2026 23:22:58
    On 1/19/2026 5:14 PM, Mark Brader wrote:

    ** Game 8, Round 9 - Canadiana - Canadians of Irish Descent

    4. This founding member of the music group the Mamas and the Papas
    was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1940. What was his name?

    Denny Doherty

    5. Born in London, Ontario, his acting career started when he was
    13 on Disney Channel's "The All New Mickey Mouse Club" (1993-95).
    He has been nominated for 3 Oscars. Who is he?

    Ryan Gosling

    ** Game 8, Round 10 - Canadiana Challenge Round - Ottawa

    * C. Arts - Photography

    These two questions are about Yousuf Karsh.

    C2. Karsh's photographs appeared on the cover of over 20 issues
    of this now-defunct magazine which was bought and redesigned
    by "Time" magazine in 1936. Name it.

    "Life"

    * E. Sports - Ottawa Senators

    E2. When the NHL was founded in 1917, the Ottawa Senators were
    one of the original teams. The Senators folded in 1934
    and then were resurrected in 1992. How many times did the
    Ottawa Senators win the Stanley Cup in both histories as
    an NHL team?

    0; 1

    * F. Miscellaneous - The Canadian Senate

    F1. The room where the senators meet is often referred as a
    "chamber" of what color?

    red

    F2. Within 3, how many seats are there in the Canadian Senate?

    96

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    Joshua Kreitzer
    gromit82@hotmail.com


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  • From Mark Brader@3:633/10 to All on Friday, January 23, 2026 14:20:30
    Subject: QFTCINO25 Game 8, Rounds 9-10 answers: Irish-Canadians, Ottawa challenge

    Mark Brader:
    These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2025-03-10,
    and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
    please see my 2024-08-30 companion posting on "Questions from the
    Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".


    Game 8 is over and JOSHUA KREITZER has won. Well done!


    ** Game 8, Round 9 - Canadiana - Canadians of Irish Descent

    1. Although this Vancouver-born actor is best known for portraying
    a Scots character on TV, his parents were originally from Bangor,
    Northern Ireland. What was his name?

    James Doohan. (Montgomery Scott on "Star Trek".) 4 for Dan Blum
    and Dan Tilque.

    2. This former Prime Minister of Canada had a French-Canadian
    father and an Irish Canadian mother with a maiden name of
    Broderick. Name the former Prime Minister.

    Louis St-Laurent.

    3. She was the first female mayor of a major Canadian city,
    serving 1951-56 and 1960-64. She was a feminist, a Canadian
    social policy pioneer, leader, and commentator, as well as a
    journalist and writer. What was her name?

    Charlotte Whitton. (Ottawa.)

    4. This founding member of the music group the Mamas and the Papas
    was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1940. What was his name?

    Denny Doherty. 4 for Joshua.

    5. Born in London, Ontario, his acting career started when he was
    13 on Disney Channel's "The All New Mickey Mouse Club" (1993-95).
    He has been nominated for 3 Oscars. Who is he?

    Ryan Gosling. 4 for Joshua.

    6. This Edmonton-born actress is best known for playing Claire
    Kincaid in "Law & Order" and Jordan Cavanaugh on "Crossing
    Jordan". Who is she?

    Jill Hennessy.

    7. In 1976 she became the first Canadian and first woman to compete
    in both Winter and Summer Olympics; her sports were cross-country
    skiing and canoe sprint. What is her name?

    Sue Holloway.

    8. He founded the Laura Secord chocolate company in 1913. There is
    a street in Toronto named after him that ends near where he had
    a hobby farm near Victoria Park Av. and Eglinton. Who was he?

    Frank O'Connor.

    9. This architect designed over 70 buildings in Toronto, most
    notably Old City Hall and Casa Loma. Who was he?

    E.J. Lennox.

    10. This Canadian entrepreneur was born in Ballymena, now in
    Northern Ireland, in 1834. He founded his well-known company
    in Toronto in 1869. Who was he?

    Timothy Eaton.


    ** Game 8, Round 10 - Canadiana Challenge Round - Ottawa

    * A. History - Death in Ottawa.

    A1. Thomas D'Arcy McGee, a Father of Confederation, was killed
    in Ottawa on 1868-04-07. Who was convicted for the murder?

    Patrick Whelan.

    A2. Sir Wilfred Laurier is one of two former Prime Minister
    of Canada buried in Ottawa. Who was the other one, who
    died in 1937?

    Sir Robert Borden.


    * B. Entertainment - Ottawa CBC Broadcasters

    These two questions are about broadcasters who were born or raised
    in Ottawa.

    B1. This CBC radio newsreader during World War II was known
    as the "voice of doom" because he had a deep voice and most
    of news at the time was negative. Who was this broadcaster?

    Lorne Greene.

    B2. Although this retired CBC broadcaster was born in London,
    England, he was raised in Ottawa and dropped out of Glebe
    Collegiate Institute. Who is this retired broadcaster?

    Peter Mansbridge.


    * C. Arts - Photography

    These two questions are about Yousuf Karsh.

    C1. Between 1972 and his retirement in 1992, Karsh's photography
    studio was located in what well-known Ottawa building?

    Chateau Laurier.

    C2. Karsh's photographs appeared on the cover of over 20 issues
    of this now-defunct magazine which was bought and redesigned
    by "Time" magazine in 1936. Name it.

    "Life". 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.


    * D. Geography - Ottawa Parks

    D1. Which park contains TD Stadium (home of the RedBlacks)
    and the TD Arena (home of the Ottawa 67's)?

    Lansdowne Park.

    D2. This park bears the name of a village that was annexed
    into the city of Ottawa in 2001. Located near Rideau Hall,
    the former village contained many embassies. What is the
    name of the park or the name of the former village of the
    same name?

    Rockcliffe Park.


    * E. Sports - Ottawa Senators

    These two questions are about the two Ottawa Senators hockey teams.

    E1. What is the name of the arena where the Senators currently
    play?

    Canadian Tire Centre.

    E2. When the NHL was founded in 1917, the Ottawa Senators were
    one of the original teams. The Senators folded in 1934
    and then were resurrected in 1992. How many times did the
    Ottawa Senators win the Stanley Cup in both histories as
    an NHL team?

    4. (1920, 1921, 1923, and 1927.)


    * F. Miscellaneous - The Canadian Senate

    F1. The room where the senators meet is often referred as a
    "chamber" of what color?

    Red. 4 for Joshua.

    F2. Within 3, how many seats are there in the Canadian Senate?

    105 (accepting 102-108). Nobody came within double the allowed
    leeway.


    Scores, if there are no errors:

    GAME 8 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 BEST
    TOPICS-> Geo Lit Can Aud Lei Ent Sci Can Can SEVEN
    Joshua Kreitzer 4 32 9 24 22 36 32 8 8 163
    Dan Blum 7 32 6 8 32 24 28 4 4 137
    Dan Tilque 4 8 9 0 36 11 20 4 0 92
    Erland Sommarskog 8 0 0 0 16 0 28 -- -- 52
    Pete Gayde 9 8 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 17

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    Mark Brader, Toronto / "A computer makes it possible to do, in half an hour, msb@vex.net / tasks which were completely unnecessary to do before."

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