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-dcd6d49eba4

The Great Canadian Stamp Survey - Results Show!

Nov 26th, 2021 47m 8s

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,

Announcing The Great Canadian Stamp Survey

Nov 11th, 2021 4m 11s

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

Mary Riter Hamilton

Nov 11th, 2020 16m 45s

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

Laura Secord

Oct 31st, 2020 22m 45s

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-sec

A quick update!

Oct 27th, 2020 30s

A quick update on the podcast. Sorry for my absence, but new episodes are coming soon!

Winnie the Pooh

May 17th, 2020 21m 15s

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-

The Trans Canada Highway

Oct 27th, 2019 35m 32s

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-

Leonard Cohen

Oct 14th, 2019 2h 14m

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 e

We're Back - And With A New Name!

Oct 5th, 2019 1m 38s

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://stampst

Canadarm

May 29th, 2017 7m 59s

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 Constitution Act, 1982

May 22nd, 2017 33m 6s

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-st

Expo67

Apr 30th, 2017 45m 15s

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

Earth Day: Canada & Ireland Joint Issue in 2005

Apr 22nd, 2017 9m 10s

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-

Terry Fox

Apr 16th, 2017 16m 40s

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://medi

Canadian National Vimy Memorial

Apr 9th, 2017 25m 26s

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:

Tips for Soaking Stamps

Mar 26th, 2017 8m 53s

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

Thomas D'Arcy McGee

Mar 19th, 2017 15m 23s

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. C

Blue Whale

Mar 12th, 2017 8m 2s

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

Canadian Opera

Mar 5th, 2017 18m 37s

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

Louis Riel

Feb 19th, 2017 17m 32s

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

Canadian Flag

Feb 15th, 2017 25m 46s

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

Viola Desmond

Feb 12th, 2017 14m 30s

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

Mathieu Da Costa

Feb 5th, 2017 8m 47s

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-cos

2017 Canada Post Issues

Jan 22nd, 2017 8m 52s

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