Barb Olson 🍁
@barbcrossword.bsky.social
Canadian Crossword Constructor
Lover of the finer things in life: sleeping in, sweatpants, word games, coffee and wine.
Maker of ClassiCanadian Crosswords.
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Lover of the finer things in life: sleeping in, sweatpants, word games, coffee and wine.
Maker of ClassiCanadian Crosswords.
classicanadianxwords.ca
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.
Play this Crossword - The Sty's the Limit
The Sty's the Limit
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August 11, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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.
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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Canadian Crossword Puzzles
ClassiCanadian Crosswords are themed Canadian crossword puzzles created by puzzle artist Barb Olson from Nelson, BC, Canada.
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June 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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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Reposted by Barb Olson 🍁
Spelling doesn't matter.
Or does it?
PS. They were good, but I think some may have been faking it.
Or does it?
PS. They were good, but I think some may have been faking it.
June 17, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Spelling doesn't matter.
Or does it?
PS. They were good, but I think some may have been faking it.
Or does it?
PS. They were good, but I think some may have been faking it.
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
Play this Crossword - It's a Coverup
It's a Coverup
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June 10, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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
Trump-free crosswords delivered every Wednesday.
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May 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Trump-free crosswords delivered every Wednesday.
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Reposted by Barb Olson 🍁
Researchers warn Tim Horton's in-app NHL Hockey Challenge is a gateway to drinking their coffee
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...
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May 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Researchers warn Tim Horton's in-app NHL Hockey Challenge is a gateway to drinking their coffee
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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"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.
classicanadianxwords.ca
May 17, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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.
classicanadianxwords.ca
"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.
classicanadianxwords.ca
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.
To get a weekly Canadian crossword sign up at classicanadianxwords.ca. Delivered straight to your inbox.
April 26, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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.
To get a weekly Canadian crossword sign up at classicanadianxwords.ca. Delivered straight to your inbox.
Reposted by Barb Olson 🍁
#ThisHourHas22Minutes #MarkCritch
#DougFord has taken the #USATARRIFF on #Autosector In #ONTARIO as serious business. #cdnpoli #onpoli #peipoli #nspoli #nbpoli #nfpoli
#DougFord has taken the #USATARRIFF on #Autosector In #ONTARIO as serious business. #cdnpoli #onpoli #peipoli #nspoli #nbpoli #nfpoli
April 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
#ThisHourHas22Minutes #MarkCritch
#DougFord has taken the #USATARRIFF on #Autosector In #ONTARIO as serious business. #cdnpoli #onpoli #peipoli #nspoli #nbpoli #nfpoli
#DougFord has taken the #USATARRIFF on #Autosector In #ONTARIO as serious business. #cdnpoli #onpoli #peipoli #nspoli #nbpoli #nfpoli
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
there's a reason puzzles are called diversions. Here's a crossword to give your mind a break. classicanadianxwords.ca
Play this Crossword - A+
A+
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April 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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
there's a reason puzzles are called diversions. Here's a crossword to give your mind a break. classicanadianxwords.ca
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.
April 1, 2025 at 4:22 AM
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.
CANADA IS NOT FOR SALE
... but Canadian Crosswords are.
This week's puzzle: "Where the Action Is".
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... but Canadian Crosswords are.
This week's puzzle: "Where the Action Is".
ClassiCanadianXwords.ca
Canadian Crossword Puzzles
ClassiCanadian Crosswords are themed Canadian crossword puzzles created by puzzle artist Barb Olson from Nelson, BC, Canada.
ClassiCanadianXwords.ca
March 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
CANADA IS NOT FOR SALE
... but Canadian Crosswords are.
This week's puzzle: "Where the Action Is".
ClassiCanadianXwords.ca
... but Canadian Crosswords are.
This week's puzzle: "Where the Action Is".
ClassiCanadianXwords.ca
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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Think #Candian.
Shop | ClassiCanadianXwords
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March 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This week's ClassiCanadian Crossword drops today: "Loafing Around". Subscribers, check your inboxes. Want to sign up?
www.classicanadianxwords.ca/shop/#weekly
Think #Candian.
www.classicanadianxwords.ca/shop/#weekly
Think #Candian.
For when it all gets a little too heavy.
Play this Crossword - A+
A+
puzzleme.amuselabs.com
March 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
For when it all gets a little too heavy.
Reposted by Barb Olson 🍁
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!
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!
March 2, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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!
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!
Reposted by Barb Olson 🍁
Shop Canadian, solve Canadian! Here's one of my ClassiCanadian crosswords. Take it for a spin!
Play this Crossword - You're a Strange Animal
You're a Strange Animal
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February 27, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Shop Canadian, solve Canadian! Here's one of my ClassiCanadian crosswords. Take it for a spin!
Reposted by Barb Olson 🍁
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...
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...
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...
www.cbc.ca
February 21, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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...
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...
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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February 21, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Feeling patriotic, Canada? Check out my ClassiCanadian Crosswords. This week's puzzle: "S.O.S.!" Plenty of cancon in this one. classicandianxwords.ca
Looking for some Canadian content? Celebrate #FlagDay with a ClassiCanadian Crossword. 100% product of Canada.
Play this Crossword - Flip It, Flip It Good
Flip It, Flip It Good
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February 15, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Looking for some Canadian content? Celebrate #FlagDay with a ClassiCanadian Crossword. 100% product of Canada.
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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...
www.thetravel.com/canadians-sa...
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
www.thetravel.com
February 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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...
www.thetravel.com/canadians-sa...
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Buy Canadian - food, clothing, services .... and crossword puzzles!
Today's ClassiCanadian Crossword: "Bar Jokes".
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Today's ClassiCanadian Crossword: "Bar Jokes".
classicanadianxwords.ca
Canadian Crossword Puzzles
ClassiCanadian Crosswords are themed Canadian crossword puzzles created by puzzle artist Barb Olson from Nelson, BC, Canada.
classicanadianxwords.ca
February 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Buy Canadian - food, clothing, services .... and crossword puzzles!
Today's ClassiCanadian Crossword: "Bar Jokes".
classicanadianxwords.ca
Today's ClassiCanadian Crossword: "Bar Jokes".
classicanadianxwords.ca
We can do this, Canada.
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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!
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February 2, 2025 at 8:24 PM
We can do this, Canada.
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