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Neil Donen Wins 2025 Geldert Medal
Read more: Neil Donen Wins 2025 Geldert MedalThe Royal Philatelic Society of Canada has just announced Neil Donen as the winner of the 2025 Geldert Medal. Neil is a long-time member of the Victoria Stamp Club and this award recognizes his many years of philatelic experience. In his announcement, RPSC President Gregg Redner said that “Neil is well known for his detailed…
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February Stamp & Postcard Fair
Read more: February Stamp & Postcard FairCalling all stamp collectors! The Victoria Stamp & Postcard Fair brings together many local and regional dealers who offer stamps, postal history, and other philatelic material for sale. Plus, an exhibition of stamps sponsored by the Victoria Stamp Club. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Sandman Hotel Victoria, 2852 Douglas Street. Free admission, free parking, free…
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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. The stamp is a Permanent value denomination for domestic use and is…
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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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Victoria stamp collectors keeping an old hobby alive
Read more: Victoria stamp collectors keeping an old hobby alivefrom the VICTORIA NEWS, October 30, 2025 By Tim Collins Stamp collecting, or philately, dates back to 1840 when the world’s first adhesive postage stamp, the Penny Black, was issued in Great Britain. The hobby has enthralled millions since then and became a worldwide pastime with stamp clubs, catalogues, and a plethora of periodicals supporting…
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November Victoria Stamp & Postcard Fair
Read more: November Victoria Stamp & Postcard FairCalling all stamp collectors! The Victoria Stamp & Postcard Fair brings together many local and regional dealers who offer stamps, postal history, and other philatelic material for sale. Plus, an exhibition of stamps sponsored by the Victoria Stamp Club. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Sandman Hotel Victoria, 2852 Douglas Street. Free admission, free parking, free…
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Bob Stock Wins Reserve Grand at BNAPEX
Read more: Bob Stock Wins Reserve Grand at BNAPEXBNAPEX 2025 is the annual convention of the British North America Philatelic Society, held this year in Vernon BC. There was a strong Victoria contingent and our own Bob Stock took a Gold medal plus the Allan Steinhart Reserve Grand award for his seven frame exhibit titled “The Postmarks of Oxford County, Upper Canada.” Other…