By Gray Scrimgeour Editor’s Note: This article by Gray Scrimgeour updates an earlier article on correspondence of the Fawcett family. It gives a detailed look at the challenges of sending mail between the Victoria and Britain during the early days of the Colony of Vancouver Island. Several years ago, I purchased on eBay the flimsy […]
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A major development is underway in the local stamp community. Firmin Wyndels, the owner of Victoria-based Weeda Stamps and Garden City Philatelic Auctions, has announced that he will acquire All Nations Stamp & Coin which is based in Vancouver. Brian Grant Duff, the long-time dealer/owner of All Nations is retiring, but will stay on for
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Calling 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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Bex 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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from 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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Calling 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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BNAPEX 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
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The weekly drop-in meetings of the Muffin Break group will resume because the lobby renovation of the Cedar Hill Recreation Centre has been completed. People usually gather between 9:30 am and 11:00 am for coffee and a chat about stamp activities. All are welcome.
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Calling 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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Victoria 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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