Ottawa Never Stops — But Did You Keep Up?
Ottawa has had another packed week of local news, and CBC Ottawa wants to know how closely you were paying attention. The broadcaster's weekly news quiz is back, giving residents a chance to test their knowledge of everything that went down in the capital over the past seven days.
It's a simple premise with a surprisingly satisfying payoff: answer a handful of questions about recent local headlines, find out how you stack up, and maybe discover a story or two you missed along the way.
Why the Weekly Quiz Is Worth Your Time
For a city that's constantly buzzing — whether it's LRT drama, city council decisions, weather events, or community milestones — Ottawa generates a lot of news in any given week. It's genuinely easy to let a few stories slip through the cracks between commutes, work, and everything else life throws at you.
That's exactly why the weekly quiz format works so well. Rather than scrolling through an endless feed, it gives you a structured, low-stakes way to catch up on what mattered most. Think of it as a five-minute local civics refresher.
Bonus: it's oddly fun to see whether your neighbours, coworkers, or family members are keeping up with city happenings as closely as you are.
Ottawa: Always Something Happening
From ongoing transit updates to municipal budget debates, from community events in Nepean and Kanata to developments along the Rideau Canal corridor, Ottawa's local news landscape reflects a city in constant motion. The quiz draws from the full breadth of that coverage — so if you've been glued to the headlines, you'll feel that smug satisfaction of a perfect (or near-perfect) score.
And if you blanked on a question or two? That's what the quiz is for. It's a low-pressure way to stay connected to your city without having to read every article published in the past week.
How to Take the Quiz
Head over to CBC Ottawa's website to take the latest edition of the weekly news quiz. It's free, quick, and a genuinely good use of a Sunday afternoon (or Monday morning procrastination session — no judgement here).
Whether you're a lifelong Ottawa resident or a newer arrival still getting your bearings in the capital, the quiz is a great habit for anyone who wants to stay plugged into what's happening in their own backyard.
So go ahead — how well do you really know your city?
Source: CBC Ottawa
