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Play this Crossword - The Sty's the Limit The Sty's the Limit

When the world is too much with us it's good to know there are puzzles. Kick back, chill out and enjoy my ClassiCanadian Crossword.

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Canadian Crossword Puzzles ClassiCanadian Crosswords are themed Canadian crossword puzzles created by puzzle artist Barb Olson from Nelson, BC, Canada.

If you're not into doing a rigorous workout routine you should try this week's crossword: "Fitness for the Pun of It". Great brain exercise without busting out in sweat.
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Spelling doesn't matter.

Or does it?

PS. They were good, but I think some may have been faking it.

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Play this Crossword - It's a Coverup It's a Coverup

Have you noticed that the subject of Cancon has been talked about lately? The CRTC states that artistic works must contain at least least 35% Canadian material. If that applies to crossword puzzles mine easily meet that quota. Here's one for you to try. classicanadianxwords.ca

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Trump-free crosswords delivered every Wednesday.
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Researchers warn Tim Horton's in-app NHL Hockey Challenge is a gateway to drinking their coffee HAMILTON, ON – Researchers are sounding alarm bells about the NHL Hockey Challenge on the Tim Hortons app, claiming the in-app fantasy hockey game is a ‘gateway’ that can lead users to drink the highl...

Researchers warn Tim Horton's in-app NHL Hockey Challenge is a gateway to drinking their coffee

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Here are a few of my recent ClassiCanadian Crosswords:

"Don't be So Diacritical"
"How Insulting!"
"Literary Twists"
"Here Comes Trouble"

The hardest part of making crosswords is coming up with a theme. Just had a lightbulb moment and am seizing on it now.
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Check out my Canadian crossword in this month's Zoomer Magazine, p. 110. "Hear Ye, Hear Ye!"
To get a weekly Canadian crossword sign up at classicanadianxwords.ca. Delivered straight to your inbox.

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#ThisHourHas22Minutes #MarkCritch

#DougFord has taken the #USATARRIFF on #Autosector In #ONTARIO as serious business. #cdnpoli #onpoli #peipoli #nspoli #nbpoli #nfpoli

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Play this Crossword - A+ A+

Tariffs, debt, housing crisis, climate change ...
there's a reason puzzles are called diversions. Here's a crossword to give your mind a break. classicanadianxwords.ca

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This is the Feb./Mar. issue of Zoomer. Check out my crossword at the end of the magazine. New subscribers receive a free booklet of 5 of my puzzles.

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Canadian Crossword Puzzles ClassiCanadian Crosswords are themed Canadian crossword puzzles created by puzzle artist Barb Olson from Nelson, BC, Canada.

CANADA IS NOT FOR SALE
... but Canadian Crosswords are.

This week's puzzle: "Where the Action Is".

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Shop | ClassiCanadianXwords

This week's ClassiCanadian Crossword drops today: "Loafing Around". Subscribers, check your inboxes. Want to sign up?
www.classicanadianxwords.ca/shop/#weekly

Think #Candian.

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Play this Crossword - A+ A+

For when it all gets a little too heavy.

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Hey, everyone!

Here are some of my favorite online markets to use instead of Amazon:

etrailer.com - DIY products, RV focused
bhphotovideo.com - Tech products, Jewish owned
chewy.com - everything pets, including prescriptions
bookshop.org - buy books, support local bookstores

Share yours below!

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Play this Crossword - You're a Strange Animal You're a Strange Animal

Shop Canadian, solve Canadian! Here's one of my ClassiCanadian crosswords. Take it for a spin!

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Ottawa removing half of federal internal trade barriers: source | CBC News Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand informed the provinces Friday that Ottawa will remove more than half of federal internal trade barriers in a move to make Canada less reliant on the U.S., according...

It is happening, yay!!

Minister Anita Anand informed the provinces Friday that Ottawa will remove more than half of federal internal trade barriers in a move to make Canada less reliant on the US, according to a senior federal government source. #Canada #cdnpoli 🍁

www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

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Feeling patriotic, Canada? Check out my ClassiCanadian Crosswords. This week's puzzle: "S.O.S.!" Plenty of cancon in this one. classicandianxwords.ca

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Play this Crossword - Flip It, Flip It Good Flip It, Flip It Good

Looking for some Canadian content? Celebrate #FlagDay with a ClassiCanadian Crossword. 100% product of Canada.

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Canadians Say "Adios" to Disney World and Universal Studios, Canceling Their U.S. Trips and Going Here Instead for Their Summer Vacations Canadians Retaliate in Unity, Opting to Travel Beyond Their Neighboring Border to Countries Farther Away

Within hours of the felons excessive tariff announcement, U.S. travel agencies, tour companies, airlines, & accommodations in the US experienced a mass exodus in the form of trip cancelations by thousands of Canadians, causing an estimated $2.1 billion in loss.

www.thetravel.com/canadians-sa...

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Canadian Crossword Puzzles ClassiCanadian Crosswords are themed Canadian crossword puzzles created by puzzle artist Barb Olson from Nelson, BC, Canada.

Buy Canadian - food, clothing, services .... and crossword puzzles!
Today's ClassiCanadian Crossword: "Bar Jokes".
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Made in Canada Grocery Store Guide | Made in CA Find Canadian-made grocery products in-stores easily with our Made in Canada Grocery Guide. Support local brands & discover quality foods produced right here in Canada!

We can do this, Canada.
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What is a ClassiCanadian Crossword anyway? Every week @bjtetreault.bsky.social writes a blog that'll give you the idea. He explains the theme, lists the Canadian content and includes a quip from somebody's brilliant, funny or quirky mind. Check it out.
www.classicanadianxwords.ca/blog/

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For all you crosswording cat people, this one's for you. Wednesday's puzzle: "Meow!" classicanadianxwords.ca

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Influencers are using the Los Angeles fires to hawk wellness products Essential oils, detox regimens, and the booming disaster economy.

Damn, the wellness space is filled with darkness.

Influencers are using the Los Angeles fires to hawk wellness products www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

@this_is_mallory: “heartbreaking and really irresponsible.”

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Opinion | Dry January Is Driving Me to Drink Do or do not, as Yoda might say. But please shut up about it, as I definitely would say.

#DryJanuary Is Driving Me to Drink, by Tressie McMillan Cottom www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/o... via @nytopinion.nytimes.com #alcohol

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The Prime Minister now has the freedom to speak more boldly and stand firm against absurdities like Mr Trump’s ridiculous suggestion to annex Canada. His voice is Canada’s strength—unyielding and unapologetic 💪❤️🇨🇦

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