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2025 – 2026 Unitrade Specialized Catalogue Announced
Read more: 2025 – 2026 Unitrade Specialized Catalogue AnnouncedUnitrade Associates has just announced the release of the much-anticipated update to its Specialized Catalogue of Canadian Stamps, and for the first time, the catalogue will be issued as two volumes. It is expected to sell out quickly and some dealers are already accepting pre-orders. Here is the full press release: PRESS RELEASE: 2025-2026 Unitrade…
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Muffin Break Meetings Are Paused
Read more: Muffin Break Meetings Are PausedThe weekly drop-in meetings of the Muffin Break group will be paused until about mid-September because of construction in the lobby of the Cedar Hill Recreation Centre. Watch this space for an announcement when meetings resume.
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CBC News: Why People Still Collect Stamps
Read more: CBC News: Why People Still Collect StampsThe CBC Maritimes has produced this great 22 minute item about last year’s Royal Philatelic Society of Canada’s national convention in Fredericton NB. It’s titled “Why People Still Collect Stamps” and features interviews with many collectors old and young. Philately is definitely alive and well.
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May Stamp and Postcard Fair
Read more: May Stamp and Postcard FairCome and visit our Spring Exhibition featuring displays from local schools. The next Stamp and Postcard Fair happens on Sunday, May 4 with local dealers offering stamps, postal history, supplies and other philatelic material at our new location at the Sandman Hotel, 2852 Douglas Street. Free Admission, Free Parking, Free Stamps for Beginners.
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Supporting Literacy and Lettermail
Read more: Supporting Literacy and LettermailVictoria Literacy Connection and the Victoria Stamp Club There has always been a tight connection between philately and literacy. Where would our hobby be if not for letters and correspondence being sent around the world? And yet, not everyone is able to easily send a letter to a friend, whether digitally or on paper. Without…
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BNAPS Regional Meeting to be Held in Victoria
Read more: BNAPS Regional Meeting to be Held in VictoriaThe Pacific Northwest Regional Group of the British North America Philatelic Society (BNAPS) has announced a meeting to be held in conjunction with the Victoria Stamp & Postcard Fair on Sunday, May 4, 2025. The location is the Sandman Hotel, 2852 Douglas Street, Victoria. Planning is still underway, but the program will include presenters on…
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Upcoming Events
September 2025
Victoria Stamp Club – 1st Thursday
North Shore Numismatic Society Collectibles Show
Sidney Stamp Club Meeting
Victoria Stamp & Postcard Fair
BNAPEX 2025
Victoria Stamp Club – 3rd Friday
October 2025
Victoria Stamp Club – 1st Thursday
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