Monthly Archives: November 2012

Suzanne Power interviewed on Radio Canada International

On Friday November 23, Suzanne Power was interviewed by Gilda Salomone on Radio Canada International. You can check out the interview by clicking here.

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Philip Hiscock and the ELRC on the National

It’s been a great couple of weeks for media attention on the DNE and the ELRC, or ‘the Dictionary room’! Philip Hiscock was recently interviewed by Vik Adhopia of the National and the segment was aired on Thursday November 22. … Continue reading

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Check out some photographs from the DNE’s anniversary celebrations!

We were fortunate to have a couple of photographers in the audience. Thanks to Philip Hiscock, Don Tarrant, and George Klima for capturing some great moments during the celebrations. If you happened to be there and took some pictures, send … Continue reading

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DNE 30th anniversary was a success!

Things are gradually getting back to normal here at the ELRC. The 30th anniversary celebrations for the Dictionary of Newfoundland English were a great success! Despite the rain and cold over the weekend, there was a great turnout. The story-telling … Continue reading

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The celebration starts tomorrow!

Come help celebrate the 30th anniversary of the publication of the Dictionary of Newfoundland English (DNE) this weekend! The celebration starts Friday evening, Nov 9, at 7:30 pm in A1046, off the Arts atrium, when friends and colleagues from a … Continue reading

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30th anniversary celebration update

Things are gearing up for the anniversary celebrations this weekend. The Canadian Language Museum exhibit “Canadian English, Eh?” is now installed in the Arts atrium. Please stop by and have a look. In addition to all the great stories you’ll … Continue reading

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Listen to Philip Hiscock and Suzanne Power on Crosstalk

Philip Hiscock and Suzanne Power joined Ramona Dearing during Radio Noon for Crosstalk yesterday, November 5, 2012. Listeners called in and Tweeted their favourite words from the DNE as well as words that they might like to see in the … Continue reading

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Philip Hiscock and Suzanne Power on CBC Radio Crosstalk Monday November 5

On Monday November 5, 2012, Philip Hiscock and Suzanne Power will be joining Ramona Dearing on CBC Radio Noon’s Crosstalk. The question will be: Do you have a favourite word from the Dictionary of Newfoundland English (DNE)? Tune in or call … Continue reading

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