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21 Dec 2021 | Christmas Stamps 1970 | 00:17:37 | |
In Episode 31, we delve into the story of the Christmas 1970 issue, and the first Canadian stamp to depict Santa Claus. Check out the stamps (and more) discussed in this episode here: https://stampstoriesca.medium.com/christmas-1970-dcd6d49eba41 Want more Stamp Stories? Don't want to miss an episode? Our website has all you need - check it out here: http://stampstories.ca/ | |||
26 Nov 2021 | The Great Canadian Stamp Survey - Results Show! | 00:47:08 | |
Welcome to Episode 30, where we share all the results of The Great Canadian Stamp Survey. We have added chapter markers, so you can jump to the questions you are curious about. We have included images of the results too. Read our full write up, with notes and slides: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/the-great-canadian-stamp-survey-5de2f57de034 Want more Stamp Stories? Don't want to miss an episode? Our website has all you need - check it out here: http://stampstories.ca/ | |||
11 Nov 2021 | Announcing The Great Canadian Stamp Survey | 00:04:11 | |
Help us learn what Canadian Stamp Collectors care about by filling in this short 15 minute survey. Please also share with your Canadian stamp collecting friends! http://stampstories.ca/tgcss
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23 Oct 2016 | Canadian Stamp Issues Related to Baseball | 00:07:53 | |
In our first episode (of the new format) we celebrate the Chicago Cubs historic entry to their first World Series since 1945, with a look back at Baseball stamps in Canadian history. Show notes: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/canadian-stamps-about-baseball-8fd9d52c8b5d
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26 Oct 2016 | The Canada 82 Youth Exhibition | 00:17:39 | |
In Episode 2, we talk about the creation of the Canadian Association for Philatelic Exhibitions (CAPEX), with a focus on the stamps from CAPEX ‘51, CAPEX’78 and The Canada 82 Youth Exhibition. Show notes at https://medium.com/stamp-stories/the-canada-82-youth-exhibition-3100928653f9
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29 Oct 2016 | How To Start Collecting Canadian Stamps | 00:14:56 | |
In Episode 3, we went back a bit to talk about how to start collecting Canadian stamps, what are the basics to know and what, if any tools do you need. Full show notes here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/in-episode-3-we-went-back-a-bit-to-talk-about-how-to-start-collecting-what-are-the-basics-to-know-9109d968a712
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30 Oct 2016 | Happy Halloween 2016 | 00:11:23 | |
In Episode 4, for Halloween, we look at a selection of some of my favourite Haunted Canada stamps. Check out the stamps here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/happy-halloween-2016-haunted-canada-stamps-aa8d7b160ef2
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05 Nov 2016 | In Flanders Field | 00:13:31 | |
In Episode 5, we look at a selection of some of the stamps issued to commemorate Remembrance Day, November 11th. It’s an important day to take a moment of silence and thank true heroes for their sacrifice and service. Check out the stamps discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/in-flanders-field-ed2b8a88fe38
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13 Nov 2016 | Celebrating Canadians in Space | 00:10:39 | |
In Episode 6, we celebrate the stamps created to honour Canada’s contribution to space exploration. Check out the stamps discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/celebrating-canadians-in-space-13cc8c1a769f
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20 Nov 2016 | The Bluenose | 00:14:12 | |
In Episode 7, we learn about the most famous ship in Canadian history, the Bluenose schooner, also known as the Queen of the North Atlantic. Check out the stamps discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/the-bluenose-6e1985d28843
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27 Nov 2016 | The World’s First Christmas Stamp? | 00:22:30 | |
In Episode 8, we get the real story behind what some claim as the world’s first Christmas stamp, issued by Canada in 1898. Check out the stamps discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/the-worlds-first-christmas-stamp-71c9fe82535d
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04 Dec 2016 | 2016 Canada Post Holiday Stamps | 00:08:14 | |
In Episode 9, we look at the 2016 holiday stamps issued by Canada Post. Check out the stamps discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/2016-canada-post-holiday-stamps-5d4827c07bf4
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22 Jan 2017 | 2017 Canada Post Issues | 00:08:52 | |
In Episode 10, we look at what Canada Post will have in store for us for 2017. Check out the stamps discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/2017-canada-post-issues-6fa4850e150d
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05 Feb 2017 | Mathieu Da Costa | 00:08:47 | |
In Episode 11, we learn about Mathieu Da Costa, the 17th century interpreter, believed to be the first person of African descent to arrive in Canada whose name is still known today. Show notes at: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/mathieu-da-costa-3135466cb96d
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12 Feb 2017 | Viola Desmond | 00:14:30 | |
In Episode 12, we learn about Viola Desmond, iconic Canadian civil rights activist and successful Nova Scotian businesswoman. Show notes at: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/viola-desmond-992b7e40b1ca
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15 Feb 2017 | Canadian Flag | 00:25:46 | |
In Episode 13, we learn about the story behind the current Canadian Flag, how it came to be, and the stamps that honour it. Show notes at: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/canadian-flag-6a1ec667077d
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19 Feb 2017 | Louis Riel | 00:17:32 | |
In Episode 14, we learn about Louis Riel, the controversial leader and founder of Manitoba, along with the stamps that commemorate him. Show notes at: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/louis-riel-67f58992941b
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05 Mar 2017 | Canadian Opera | 00:18:37 | |
In Episode 15, we learn about the recently released stamps from Canada Post honouring Canadian Opera. Show notes at: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/canadian-opera-7ed91bb30c3f
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12 Mar 2017 | Blue Whale | 00:08:02 | |
In Episode 16, we discuss the biggest and highest stamp denomination Canada Post has ever produced, the Blue Whale 10 dollar stamp. Show notes at: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/blue-whale-556d32d914be
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19 Mar 2017 | Thomas D'Arcy McGee | 00:15:23 | |
In Episode 17, we learn about Thomas D’Arcy McGee, a founding father of Canada, the first Irishman in the English-speaking world to appear on a postage stamp, and the victim of the only politically motivated assassination in Canadian history. Check out the stamps (and more) discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/thomas-darcy-mcgee-581c2a0fa188
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26 Mar 2017 | Tips for Soaking Stamps | 00:08:53 | |
In Episode 18, I share my stamp soaking method. Get more info and a video of the method discussed in this episode here:
https://medium.com/stamp-stories/soaking-stamps-fa49ba526013
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09 Apr 2017 | Canadian National Vimy Memorial | 00:25:26 | |
In episode 19 we talk about the courageous assault on Vimy Ridge by Canadian soldiers on April 9, 1917 and the stamps issued that depict the Canadian National Vimy Memorial. Check out the stamps (and more) discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/canadian-national-vimy-memorial-8619bf86ce5b
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16 Apr 2017 | Terry Fox | 00:16:40 | |
In Episode 20, we learn about Terry Fox, a young man celebrated on two Canadian stamps for inspiring people around the world with his courageous battle against cancer. Check out the stamps (and more) discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/terry-fox-44a9002b1d31
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22 Apr 2017 | Earth Day: Canada & Ireland Joint Issue in 2005 | 00:09:10 | |
In Episode 21, we celebrate Earth Day by looking at a joint issue released in 2005 by Canada Post and An Post of Ireland. Check out the stamps (and more) discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/earth-day-canada-ireland-joint-issue-in-2005-d5df81f9fafc
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30 Apr 2017 | Expo67 | 00:45:15 | |
In Episode 22, we look back at Expo67 and the stamps issued by Canada Post to celebrate the event. Check out the stamps (and more) discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/expo67-ba345aa6d3ee
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22 May 2017 | The Constitution Act, 1982 | 00:33:06 | |
In Episode 23, we learn about The Constitution Act, 1982, the Charter and the stamps issued by Canada Post to celebrate this moment in Canadian history. Check out the stamps (and more) discussed in this episode here:
https://medium.com/stamp-stories/the-constitution-act-1982-b9f630e938e3
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29 May 2017 | Canadarm | 00:07:59 | |
In Episode 24, we learn about the history of the Canadarm and the stamp issued by Canada Post to celebrate this momentous achievement in robotics. Check out the stamps (and more) discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/the-canadarm-62f52b5b6154
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05 Oct 2019 | We're Back - And With A New Name! | 00:01:38 | |
We're back producing show again, under a new name, but with the same team! We'll have a much more focused way of producing this Podcast. We hope you'll enjoy what we have in store! Make sure to check out our new space on the web: http://stampstories.ca and on Twitter @StampStoriesCA
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14 Oct 2019 | Leonard Cohen | 02:14:21 | |
In Episode 25, we learn about the career and life of a Canadian singer, songwriter, poet and novelist Leonard Cohen and the stamps issued by Canada Post September 2019 to celebrate his career. Check out the stamps (and more) discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/leonard-cohen-47a51f228067?sk=18bedd3399450afed44bca198d0a5661
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27 Oct 2019 | The Trans Canada Highway | 00:35:32 | |
In Episode 26, we learn about the history of the Trans Canada highway, the second longest national highway in the world, and the stamps that celebrate it. Check out the stamps (and more) discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/the-trans-canada-highway-eb7014313bf0?sk=a88d9281b7f26773bcf1a840b7402c29
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17 May 2020 | Winnie the Pooh | 00:21:15 | |
In Episode 27, we learn about the history of Winnie the Pooh, and the stamps Canada Post created with Walt Disney Canada to celebrate a special milestone. Check out the stamps (and more) discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/winnie-the-pooh-2c3f347d6382
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31 Oct 2020 | Laura Secord | 00:22:45 | |
In Episode 28, we delve into the story of Laura Secord, and the two stamps that Canada Post released to celebrate this Canadian Heroine. Check out the stamps (and more) discussed in this episode here: https://stampstoriesca.medium.com/laura-secord-2608c388fee0
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11 Nov 2020 | Mary Riter Hamilton | 00:16:45 | |
In Episode 29, we learn about a female painter, who captured the landscape of WWI right after the war and the stamps Canada Post recently released to honour her. Check out the stamps (and more) discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/mary-riter-hamilton-63e0e2b4c8c5
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