Monthly Archives: February 2017
Black History Month, Canadian Opera, Daisies coming next from Canada Post
A Permanent-rate stamp commemorating Mathieu Da Costa was issued recently by Canada Post as part of its Black History Month issue. This official first-day cover was cancelled in Tadoussac, Que.
Canada Post recently issued its annual Black History Month stamp, and this year’s commemoration focuses on a historical figure who continues to fascinate and confound scholars. Little is known about Mathieu Da Costa, but from the few records that remain, historians conclude he was a free man who earned a living as an interpreter for... Continue reading →
Hobby’s future a topical discussion
As I reflect on another year in philatelic journalism – and as I continue my personal progression from stamp journalist to stamp collector – I believe I’ve gained a bit of understanding about one of the hobby’s longstanding concerns. Please bear in mind this doesn’t mean I think the hobby is in trouble, or that... Continue reading →