Stephen King
This horror novel about a friendly Saint Bernard who turned vicious was turned into a 1983 film.
What is Cujo? The canine character was inspired by an aggressive dog King encountered at an auto body shop.
Released in 1983, this Michael Jackson tune begins, “She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene…”
What is “Billie Jean”? The song’s unique sound is due to innovative choices, including Jackson singing some parts through a six-foot cardboard tube.
Some 90 percent of Canadians live within 160 kilometres of this.
What is the U.S. border? Vast swaths of the country north of this point are undeveloped.
This Canadian national holiday celebrates the queen’s birthday?
What is Victoria Day? The holiday was first established following Queen Victoria’s death in 1901. Her actual birthday was May 24, and the public holiday is observed on the last Monday preceding May 25
In 1969, the Official Languages Act came into effect, making these two the official languages of Canada.
What are English and French? The Act declared that all federal government services would be available in French and English starting September 7, 1969.
King published this debut novel about a troubled teen in 1973.
What is Carrie? The novel was adapted to film a year later and stars Sissy Spacek.
A timeless Beatles favourite, it begins, “When I find myself in times of trouble / Mother Mary comes to me…”
What is “Let It Be”? Paul McCartney references his late mother in the song, as a dream of her inspired him.
What is the full name for the bill or rights entrenched in the Constitution of Canada typically referred to simply as "the Charter"?
What is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
This was Stan Laurel’s comedic partner?
Who is Oliver Hardy? Laurel and Hardy first worked together on The Lucky Dog set. However, they did not work as a comedy duo until the 1927 silent short film Putting Pants on Philip.
During the 1970 October Crisis, this prime minister evoked martial law to crack down on terrorist activities.
Who is Pierre Trudeau? The action was taken following the political assassination of Canada’s vice-premier, Pierre Laporte.
This 1986 horror novel follows the experiences of seven children terrorized by an evil entity that exploits the fears of its victims to disguise itself while hunting its prey
What is IT?
In this 1977 tune, the Eagles found themselves “On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair.”
What is “Hotel California”? The song is written about driving into Los Angeles for the first time.
Niagara Falls’s Horseshoe Falls once did this for 38 hours in 1848.
What is Stopped flowing? When millions of tonnes of ice from Lake Erie became lodged at the mouth of the Niagara River.
Jacques Cartier first explored this Canadian river.
What is the St. Lawrence Rive0r? Cartier was a French explorer. In his quest to the New World, he explored the regions of Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island. He also mapped the St. Lawrence River.
In 1999, this area was separated from the Northwest Territories to become Canada’s third territory.
What is Nunavut? Nunavut is a vast northern region encompassing the traditional lands of the Inuit people.
This was his day job when King began his writing career.
What is a teacher? He taught English at a high school in Hampden, Maine.
In 1978, Gloria Gaynor told us, “At first I was afraid, I was petrified” in this tune.
What is “I Will Survive”? This No. 1 hit became an anthem for women’s empowerment.
This is the sunniest city in Canada.
What is Calgary? Calgary which averages 333 days of sunshine per year. (Psst—this is the warmest place in Canada.)
Who was the Greek goddess of love?
Who was Aphrodite? The Roman goddess of love is Venus
Known as the Skylight Caper, on September 4, 1972, a heist from an art museum in this Quebec city became the most valuable theft in Canadian history.
What is Montreal? The thieves took 18 paintings, 39 figurines, and various pieces of jewelry.
With multiple Oscar nominations, this film based on King’s work is one of his most popular and stars Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.
What is The Shawshank Redemption? The film received seven Academy Award nominations, including for Best Sound, Best Writing, and Best Actor in a Leading Role (Freeman) but amazingly did not win any.
This 1970 song by Three Dog Night begins with the somewhat silly line, “Jeremiah was a bullfrog.”
What is “Joy to the World”? Written by Hoyt Axton, a folk musician, the tune topped the Billboard chart in 1971.
What "sweet" Canadian actor and comedian rose to fame as a member of the Toronto branch of the Second City, starred in major movies like "Uncle Buck," and died of a heart attack in Mexico at the age of 43?
Who is John Candy?
This chess piece could be a member of a church?
What is the Bishop?
Created in 1989 and led by Larkin Kerwin, the CSA stands for this agency.
What is the Canadian Space Agency? The agency is still active today, completing missions to the International Space Station and partnering with NASA on the Artemis 2 mission to the moon scheduled for 2026.