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How Canada’s first stamp helped shape a nation
The late philatelist Ron Brigham supplied Canada Post with the original black die proof, shown here, for the 1851 Beaver stamp when the Crown corporation produced a replica issue to mark the stamp’s 150th anniversary in 2001. (Photo by Eastern Auctions.)
Canada’s story didn’t begin with Confederation, a flag or a prime minister – it began with a beaver. In the latest issue of Canadian Stamp News, released Jan. 13, 2026, readers are invited to rediscover the quiet but revolutionary moment when Canada first put its identity into circulation, 175 years ago, on a small piece... Continue reading →
Exhibit judging faces ongoing strain
Judges at ORAPEX 2025 in Ottawa evaluate competitive exhibits at the long-running show. (CSN file photo)
Concerns about the future of exhibit judging are once again resurfacing within the Canadian philatelic community, as long-standing warnings about a shortage of qualified judges show little sign of easing. Continue reading →