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Ottawa philatelists Chris Green and Eliseo Temprano are the new owners of Sparks Auctions. “Having been involved with Sparks in its earliest days, I’m delighted to be working with the team to see the company through its next stage of growth,” says Green, who will lead the philatelic aspects of the business. The Ottawa-based company... Continue reading →

It seems the flood of counterfeit postage stamps that keeps showing up in certain countries has finally, and again, impacted Canadian postage stamps.  While Canadian stamps have been counterfeited a number of times in the 2000’s, these have mostly been first-class (‘P’) values in booklets of 10. In approximately 2021, two counterfeits were found from... Continue reading →

For only the second time ever, the annual convention of the Royal Philatelic Society of Canada (RPSC) will be held in New Brunswick. From Sept. 20-22, members of “Canada’s national stamp club” will gather in Fredericton for the highly anticipated event. The Royal *2024* Royale convention will be hosted by the Fredericton District Stamp Club... Continue reading →

In the quaint North Shore town of Boisbriand, a short distance from bustling Montreal, l’École Alternative Le Sentier is making waves with its progressive education model. The model encourages children to pursue new skills and passions through project-based learning. Every other Thursday afternoon, an innovative concept called “a day at school off” is implemented, allowing... Continue reading →

Eastern Auctions anticipates specialists will scrutinize its May 22-25 sale closely, given its extensive collection of 1,500 lots primarily focused on Canada and British North America. The four-day auction showcases numerous lots rarely seen at auction. “Not counting the fabulous collection of Cyprus and worldwide lots in this sale, there are over 1,200 lots on... Continue reading →

The coin and stamp show, held at the Hilton Mississauga on April 6-7, boasted a remarkable turnout, particularly on opening day, with a substantial influx of collectors filling the expansive 9,100  sq. ft. ballroom throughout the day. Over the weekend, more than 50 dealers from across Canada enjoyed a steady stream of collectors at the... Continue reading →

The Royal Philatelic Society of Canada (RPSC) is introducing a new initiative aimed at advancing education and bolstering philatelic exhibitions. Aligned with the RPSC’s dedication to prioritizing education, Canada’s stamp club is launching a free web course designed to provide collectors of all levels and interests with a fun introduction to the world of stamp... Continue reading →

It’s an auction moment that in-person and online viewers will likely never forget. It all began when auctioneer Gary Lyon opened Lot 6 of Ron Brigham’s revered Pence and Cents collection on March 8. “There are things you’ve always wanted to sell, well this is one of them for me,” the owner of New Brunswick’s... Continue reading →

The Royal Philatelic Society of Canada (RPSC)’s latest Stamp Panel featured ideas on how to make exhibits visually inviting. Kathy Johnson, both an exhibitor and a philatelic judge, created and competitively exhibited 28 multi-frame and 14 single-frame exhibits across the classes of exhibit types, and countries of origin. She had tips on how planning storylines... Continue reading →

Collectors will have one last chance to own “some of the most prized items” in the legendary Glen Lundeen Admiral collection, including two “one-of-a-kind” latheworks and an “incredible” composite essay. “This is the third and final portion of Glen Lundeen’s Admiral collection,” says Eastern Auctions’ chief describer Yohann Tanguay. “It will be your last chance... Continue reading →