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What animated character known for saying “Eh, what's up doc?” was popular in Canadian theatres in 1950?
Bugs Bunny
What war did Canada enter in June 1950, alongside other UN countries?
The Korean War
What was the most common way to listen to music in Canada in 1950?
Radio
What team won the Stanley Cup in 1950?
Detroit Red Wings
What Canadian province had just joined Confederation one year before 1950?
Newfoundland and Labrador
What Disney princess movie played in Canadian cinemas for the first time in 1950?
Cinderella
Who was the Canadian Prime Minister in office during 1950?
Louis St. Laurent
What Canadian folk style was especially popular in rural communities during 1950?
French-Canadian folk / fiddle music
What Canadian city hosted the Grey Cup in 1950 — the infamous "Mud Bowl"?
Toronto
What type of heating was most common in Canadian homes in 1950?
Wood or coal stoves / furnace heating
What Canadian magazine, founded in 1945, became a household name by 1950 for its humor and satire?
Maclean's
What newly formed international organization was Canada actively involved in by 1950?
The United Nations
What format was introduced in 1950 that would revolutionize music listening in Canada?
The 45 RPM vinyl record
What trophy was awarded to the top Canadian senior amateur hockey team in 1950?
The Allan Cup
What was the average salary of a Canadian worker per year?
Around $3,000 to $3,500 ($40,000 to $46,000 in 2025)
What Canadian cultural event, held annually, celebrated its 25th edition in 1950?
The Calgary Stampede
What Canadian diplomat played a key role in post-war peacekeeping efforts during this time?
Lester B. Pearson
What U.S. music genre was gaining popularity among Canadian youth in 1950?
Rock and Roll
What future hockey legend from Saskatchewan was playing junior hockey in the early 1950s?
Gordie Howe
What was the average cost of a new house in Canada in 1950?
Around $8,000 to $12,000 ($106,000 to $160,000 in 2025)
What comic strip character, later turned into a Canadian animated show, made his debut in newspapers in 1950?
Peanuts (Snoopy and Charlie Brown)
What Cold War event led Canada to begin discussions about continental defense in 1950?
The threat of Soviet aggression / NORAD discussions (pre-formation)
What future Canadian music legend was born in 1950 in Nova Scotia?
Anne Murray
What Canadian sports team wore red, black, and white and won the Mann Cup in 1950?
New Westminster Adanacs (lacrosse)
What significant infrastructure project, key to developing Canada’s national transportation network, was proposed in the 1950 Speech from the Throne?
The Trans-Canada Highway