A Canadian philatelist has made history, earning international recognition for his outstanding contributions to the world of competitive stamp exhibiting. Presented at a prestigious global exhibition, this honour marks a first for North America and cements his legacy in philatelic circles. His decades of dedication, leadership, and expertise have shaped international exhibitions and left a... Continue reading →
In 1997, Canada Post issued an official membership kit for the Stamp Travellers’ Club with a range of beginner supplies, books and stamps.
During the 1980s, as philatelic interest soared to record highs, Canada Post launched a bold initiative to inspire the next generation of collectors. With millions of letters passing through the mail each year, the Crown corporation capitalized on this momentum by creating the Stamp Travellers’ Club, a mail-based program that, at its peak, attracted more... Continue reading →
The CBC Stamp Club partnered with Trans-Canada Airlines (now Air Canada) to produce first-day covers featuring four stamps issued in 1951, in conjunction with CAPEX, to commemorate the centenary of Canadian postage stamps.
The venerable Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), the country’s oldest continuously operating national public broadcasting network, once had a stamp club. Established 88 years ago, in November 1936, the CBC includes distinct English-and French-language service units known as CBC and Radio-Canada, respectively, reflecting Canada’s official languages. Canadian officials based their Crown corporation on the British model,... Continue reading →
A mint example of ‘the key of Canadian semi-official airmails,’ according to auctioneers, will be offered as Lot 567. In VF condition, the 1927 London-to-London flight stamp is catalogued at $100,000 but is estimated at $40,000-plus.
Nearly 175 lots will cross the block as part of Eastern Auctions’ third sale of the Denninger Collection on Feb. 22 with this portion offering airmail rarities from Newfoundland and Canada. The sale, which offers Lots 501-674 in a single session, contains “most of the major” Newfoundland airmail rarities, including errors, varieties, overprints and surcharges,... Continue reading →
An 1853 cover franked with the finest known New Brunswick one-shilling heraldic stamp, in Extremely Fine condition, is expected to realize at least $15,000 as Lot 15 of the first Hobart Collection sale, which Eastern Auctions will offer on Feb. 21.
The first portion of the Hobart Collection, featuring New Brunswick and Nova Scotia proofs, stamps, and postal history, will cross the block on Feb. 21. The Maritime provinces issued 10 different designs between 1851, when they were still British colonies, and 1867, when they joined Canadian Confederation. The consignor has “methodically and carefully assembled” the... Continue reading →
Canada Post issued nine new ‘Far and Wide’ definitive on May 6, to correspond with an increase in postal rates.
With last year’s production increased, collectors’ albums will require more space for all versions of 2024 Canadian stamps. For one in every format – totalling 75 – the pre-tax cost was $77.14, compared with $52.28 for all 2023 definitives and commemoratives, $91.02 for the 2022 stamps. With one exception, all of last year’s stamps were... Continue reading →
Young Jack Nixon is pictured here officially opening Royal *2019* Royale, held in Mississauga, Ont. Jack, who tragically lost his battle with brain cancer, was a cherished member of Canada’s philatelic community and will be fondly remembered for his passion and enthusiasm, often seen alongside his grandfather, Ted. (CSN file photo)
The philatelic community is mourning the loss of Jack Nixon, a bright young star whose life was tragically cut short at the age of 16 after a courageous 15-month battle with brain cancer. Jack passed away on Dec. 3, 2024, leaving a legacy of achievement, grace, and inspiration. Jack was not only a cherished son,... Continue reading →
Tomorrow, Dec. 6, marks three weeks since Canada Post workers began their strike, with no immediate end in sight.
Philatelists have voiced their “deep concern” about Canada’s ongoing postal strike in an open letter to the country’s postal service and political officials. The strike, which began on Nov. 15, “is having a devastating impact on Canada’s philatelic community … and is hastening the decline of our postal service – a cornerstone of our nation’s history... Continue reading →
Long-time dealer Angelo Komatsoulis, the president of the Canadian Stamp Dealers Association.
The philatelic market in Canada has undergone “significant change” over the past year, during which time several challenges have risen, according to the president of the Canadian Stamp Dealers Association (CSDA). The dwindling number of clubs and dealers in certain regions of the country, as well as the increased cost of new issues, factor into... Continue reading →
PhilaJournal, the quarterly publication of the GTAPA, will cease publication when the organization dissolves on Dec. 31.
The Greater Toronto Area Philatelic Alliance (GTAPA), once a key organization supporting stamp collecting in Toronto and beyond, will officially dissolve on Dec. 31. “The GTAPA simply outlived its utility,” explains board member Garfield Portch. This decision was reached at a special meeting of the board of directors on July 24, where representatives from 12... Continue reading →