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ORAPEX 2026
Read more: ORAPEX 20262026 will mark the 63rd anniversary of ORAPEX, the Ottawa philatelic exhibition. ORAPEX is one of only a few national-level stamp shows held annually in Canada. Our show has two themes this year: “Aerophilately” and “Bytown”—the original name of Ottawa—which was founded in 1826, 200 years ago. ORAPEX Website Saturday, 2 May, 10 am –…
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The Federated Philatelist Newsletter
Read more: The Federated Philatelist NewsletterThe Club is a member of the Northwest Federation of Philatelic Clubs which joins together clubs from all over the Pacific Northwest of Canada and the USA. They publish a regular newsletter of activities and events throughout the region and you can download a copy of the latest edition here.
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Steps Toward Quantifying the Colours & Shades of Postage Stamps
Read more: Steps Toward Quantifying the Colours & Shades of Postage StampsWhat’s the colour shade of that stamp? Victoria Stamp Club member Jack Penfold has published an “Article of Distinction” in the journal of the American Philatelic Society. It explains the steps he uses to analyze postage stamp colours, one of the trickiest elements of philatelic study. “How many times have you gone to look up…
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Maple Bay Artist Creates 2025 Christmas Stamp
Read more: Maple Bay Artist Creates 2025 Christmas StampBex Morley, a graphic artist from Maple Bay, was selected to create the annual Christmas stamp for Canada Post this year. In an interview with the Victoria Times-Colonist, Morley said she wanted the design to convey a feeling of Christmas nostalgia and innocence. You can read more about her and her work here. The stamp…
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Stamps on stamps
Read more: Stamps on stampsby Igor Krasnov “Stamps on stamps” — issues that depict postal related subjects — form one of the most charming and self-aware themes in modern philately. They appeal because they are both miniature history lessons and playful visual puzzles: the stamp becomes its own subject. This was the December 2025 topic for the “Show and…
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Sea & Valley Philatelic Exhibition 2026
Read more: Sea & Valley Philatelic Exhibition 2026Mark your calendars for the 2026 Sea & Valley Philatelic Exhibition sponsored by the Peace Arch Stamp Club and the Fraser Valley Stamp Club. Saturday, March 26, 20269:00 am to 3:00 pm West Langley Hall9402 – 208th Street,Langley More information can also be found on the club websites:https://www.peacearchstampclub.com/https://fraservalleystampclub.com/
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