An image of a dictionary definition. The text reads "quak∙ing bog /ˈkweɪkɪŋ ˈbɑɡ/ n quak∙ing bogs [graphic of a red maple leaf] a bog in which a thick layer of vegetation floats over water or wet peat [quaking see quake+bog]

Canadianisms can provide a wonderful metaphor for the state of the world. Next time you are feeling overwhelmed and someone asks "how's it going?" you can respond, "Life feels like a quaking bog."

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Definition of quilting frolic on a white background. A red and yellow border that looks like a quilt. The image has the following text: "Phrase of the Week. Quilting frolic. quilt•ing fro•lic | [kwɪltɪŋ ˈfɹɑlək] | noun Canadian DCHP P.E.I. historical --> quilting bee. A social gathering of women at which quilts were made."

Running stitches and fabrics meet,
Neighbours gather, chatter sweet.
Young hands help, old stories flow,
A patterned dance from long ago.
Basting, binding, needles at play,
Cloth and company share the day.

(definition from Dictionary of Canadianisms on Historical Principles)

An image of a dictionary definition. The text says "Queen Char●lotte Island cari∙bou n Queen Char∙lotte Island cari∙bou, Queen Char∙lotte Island cari∙bous also Daw∙son cari∙bou Daw∙son Cari∙bous, Queen Char∙lotte Islands cari∙bou Queen Char∙lotte Islands cari∙bous Canadian A subspecies of caribou formerly found on Haida Gwaii, extinct since the early 20th century: Rangifer arcticus dawsoni [ Queen see queen + Island see island + caribou ] USAGE There is an ongoing debate within the scientific community as to the classification"

An image of text from a dictionary definition. The text reads "Of caribou in general, and many older sources prefer to identify this caribou as Rangifer tarandus dawsoni. There is also an unresolved issue with the decolonization of the common name, which is a legacy of the colonial era. We welcome informed contribution on these topics."

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There was much metaphorical ink spilled over the definition and considerations of "Queen Charlotte Islands caribou" and there is more work to be done. This is the beauty of sharing our progress as we work to build an inclusive #Canadian dictionary.

The opposite of rise and grind, this week's #cedwordoftheweek means doing only the minimum amount of work that your job requires.

A rebus puzzle of a person taking off a tie and throwing a briefcase. A speech bubble is above that says "shhhhh".

Hint: this phrase is the opposite of “rise and grind”

Can you get this week’s #CEDPhraseOfTheWeek? Comment your guess below and check Wednesday’s post for the answer.

Our word of the week is a 9-letter adjective starting with “Q,” that could be used to describe the following scenes:

- A lake at dawn, glassy and mirror-like, undisturbed.
- A dormant volcano, serene and silent.
- Winter fields, blanketed in snow, heavy with stillness.

"Our word of the week is a 9-letter adjective starting with “Q,” that could be used to describe the following scenes: A lake at dawn, glassy and mirror-like, undisturbed by wind or wildlife. A dormant volcano, serene and silent, concealing potential fury within. Winter fields, blanketed in snow, heavy with stillness. A library at midnight, empty aisles, only the dull buzz of the few lights left on. Can you guess our word of the week?"

Can you get this week’s #CEDWordOfTheWeek? Comment your guess below and check Wednesday’s post for the answer.

I’m armour for rodents, a risk in the wild,
Yet poets and scribes, their writing I've styled.
A prickly protector, a pen by design,
What am I, where nature and ink do align?

"I’m armour for rodents, a risk in the wild, Yet poets and scribes, their writing I've styled. A prickly protector, a pen by design, What am I, where nature and ink do align? Can you guess our word of the week?"

Can you get this week’s #CEDWordOfTheWeek? Comment your guess below and check Wednesday’s post for the answer.

It's a concept, a measure of cheer,
Not counted in time, or money, or beer.
When your weekends have zing,
And your workdays don't sting,
Then you’re winning at life, here here!

"It's a concept, a measure of cheer, Not counted in time, or money, or beer. When your weekends have zing, And your workdays don't sting, Then you’re winning at life, here here! One might say you have a good... First word: Q, blank, blank, blank, blank, blank, blank. Second word: blank, F. third Word L, blank, blank, blank. Can you guess our phrase of the week?"

Can you get this week’s #CEDPhraseOfTheWeek? Comment your guess below and check Wednesday’s post for the answer.

Pop quiz! What familiar phrase meaning “very fast” links Irene Cara’s song about an ambitious dancer, Queen’s anthem for a lightning-speed hero, Parliament’s funk command to "turn it on", and a Rolling Stones album named for a split-second in time?

"Pop quiz! What familiar phrase meaning “very fast” links Irene Cara’s song about an ambitious dancer, Queen’s anthem for a lightning-speed hero, Parliament’s funk command to "turn it on", and a Rolling Stones album named for a split-second in time? Can you guess our phrase of the week?"

Can you get this week’s #CEDPhraseOfTheWeek? Comment your guess below and check Wednesday’s post for the answer.

Other quilts were raffled off locally to support the war effort. An estimated 300 quilts still exist overseas and are now valued as cultural artifacts that document Canadian women’s underrecognized wartime labour, skills, and collective artistic expression.

Definition of quilt on a yellow background with a border of a geometric pattern.

Did you know? Canadian women produced an estimated 400,000 quilts during WWII (the number is likely higher, but Canadian Red Cross records are incomplete) to send overseas to comfort soldiers and British families displaced by bombing.

Can you figure out the puzzle and get this week’s #CEDWordOfTheWeek? Use all of the letters to get the word of the week, but comment what other words you can make as well!

Comment below and check Wednesday’s post for the answer.

it rhymes with note!

A banker, a writer, a clerk,
All use this word in their work.
Whether citing a line,
Putting prices on signs,
Or tracking a stock market quirk.

"A banker, a writer, a clerk, All use this word in their work. Whether citing a line, Putting prices on signs, Or tracking a stock market quirk. Can you guess the word?"

Can you get this week’s #CEDWordOfTheWeek? Comment your guess below and check Wednesday’s post for the answer.

Over time, many brand names have evolved into what we call genericized trademarks, where the brand name is used to reference the product itself, rather than the original manufacturer’s version.

North Words: There's a lot more to "Canadian English" than you might think Dr. Anastasia Riehl is among the leaders of an effort to craft the first new Canadian English dictionary in decades, an update that factors in a lot of complicated issues.

From the specific language of Wolfe Island to how climate change affects language, Anastasia shares her passion for and expertise in language and linguistics.

www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/5...

North Words: There's a lot more to "Canadian English" than you might think Dr. Anastasia Riehl is among the leaders of an effort to craft the first new Canadian English dictionary in decades, an update that factors in a lot of complicated issues.

The director of Queen's University's Strathy Language Unit, Dr. Anastasia Riehl, joined the hosts of NCPR's North Words to discuss the reason for and process of creating a Canadian English dictionary, and more.

www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/5...

"Facial tissue - Kleenex Clear Adhesive Tape - Scotch Tape Whipped Topping - Cool Whip Whirlpool/Jet Tub - Jacuzzi Lip Balm - ChapStick Cotton Swab - …? Using these examples, can you guess our word of the week?"

Can you get this week’s #CEDWordOfTheWeek? Comment your guess below and check Wednesday’s post for the answer.

Red Green, handyman from the north,
Made repairs with mainly one source.
With a roll silver-grey,
He’d just stick it and say,
“Problem solved!” (It's a stop-gap, of course.)

A poem: Red Green, handyman from the north, Made repairs with mainly one source. With a roll silver-grey, He’d just stick it and say, “Problem solved!” (It's a stop-gap, of course.) It’s a ... Can you guess the phrase? Q, blank, I, blank, blank, psace, blank, blank, X

Can you get this week’s #CEDPhraseOfTheWeek? Comment your guess below and check Wednesday’s post for the answer.

Smooth current hurries
Slick glass ripples skim the stones
Speed without tumult
(Dictionary of Canadianisms on Historical Principles)

Can you figure out the riddle and get this week’s #CEDWordOfTheWeek? Comment your guess below and check Wednesday’s post for the answer.

Let’s play a game! Swap the words in these band names for synonyms and get our word of the week. Follow these examples:

Arctic Monkeys > Polar Primates
The Rolling Stones > The Tumbling Rocks
Guns n Roses > Weapons n Flowers
No Doubt > …?