How Well Do You Actually Know Ottawa This Week?
Ottawa had another full week of local news, and if you've been keeping up, now's your chance to prove it. CBC Ottawa has dropped its weekly news quiz — a fast, fun way to find out whether you've been paying attention to what's happening in your city.
The quiz covers the past seven days of local news, from city hall decisions and transit updates to community stories and everything in between. It's short, sharp, and a surprisingly good gut-check on how plugged in you actually are.
Why Local News Literacy Matters
It's easy to scroll past headlines or catch only the big stories. But Ottawa's day-to-day news cycle is packed with decisions that affect residents directly — OC Transpo route changes, zoning approvals, school board votes, budget debates. Missing the details means missing the context behind the city you live in.
The CBC Ottawa weekly quiz is a low-pressure way to stay accountable. Think of it as a five-minute investment in knowing your city better. Some weeks you'll ace it. Other weeks, you'll realize you missed a story that actually mattered to your neighbourhood.
A Tradition Worth Keeping
The weekly quiz has become a quiet little ritual for Ottawa news readers — something to tackle over a morning coffee or on a lunch break Friday. It's not graded, there's no leaderboard, and nobody's watching your score. It's just you and the week that was.
For newer residents still getting their bearings in the city, it's also a useful orientation tool. Ottawa's municipal politics, transit system, and community structures can feel overwhelming at first. A weekly digest in quiz form is a surprisingly digestible entry point.
Take the Quiz
Head over to CBC Ottawa's website to take this week's quiz and see how you stack up. Whether you're a local news devotee or someone who's been too busy to check in lately, it only takes a few minutes — and you might learn something new about the city you call home.
Ottawa's stories deserve to be followed closely. This quiz is a small nudge to do exactly that.
Source: CBC Ottawa
