Stamp Stories

Stamp Stories

Stamp Stories

Join Adrian on his philatelic adventures, as he uncovers the historical significance behind a different Canadian stamp in every episode. If you love history or stamp collecting, we've got you covered.

Christmas Stamps 1970

Christmas Stamps 1970

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-dcd6d49eba41 Want more Stamp Stories? Don't want to miss an episode? Our website has all you need - check it out here: http://stampstories.ca/

Dec 21, 2021 • 17:37

The Great Canadian Stamp Survey - Results Show!

The Great Canadian Stamp Survey - Results Show!

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, with notes and slides: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/the-great-canadian-stamp-survey-5de2f57de034 Want more Stamp Stories? Don't want to miss an episode? Our website has all you need - check it out here: http://stampstories.ca/

Nov 26, 2021 • 47:08

Announcing The Great Canadian Stamp Survey

Announcing The Great Canadian Stamp Survey

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

Nov 11, 2021 • 4:11

Mary Riter Hamilton

Mary Riter Hamilton

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/stamp-stories/mary-riter-hamilton-63e0e2b4c8c5

Nov 11, 2020 • 16:45

Laura Secord

Laura Secord

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-secord-2608c388fee0

Oct 31, 2020 • 22:45

Winnie the Pooh

Winnie the Pooh

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-stories/winnie-the-pooh-2c3f347d6382

May 17, 2020 • 21:15

The Trans Canada Highway

The Trans Canada Highway

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-stories/the-trans-canada-highway-eb7014313bf0?sk=a88d9281b7f26773bcf1a840b7402c29

Oct 27, 2019 • 35:32

Leonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen

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 episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/leonard-cohen-47a51f228067?sk=18bedd3399450afed44bca198d0a5661

Oct 14, 2019 • 2:14:21

We're Back - And With A New Name!

We're Back - And With A New Name!

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://stampstories.ca and on Twitter @StampStoriesCA

Oct 5, 2019 • 1:38

Canadarm

Canadarm

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-canadarm-62f52b5b6154

May 29, 2017 • 7:59

The Constitution Act, 1982

The Constitution Act, 1982

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-stories/the-constitution-act-1982-b9f630e938e3

May 22, 2017 • 33:06

Expo67

Expo67

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

Apr 30, 2017 • 45:15

Earth Day: Canada & Ireland Joint Issue in 2005

Earth Day: Canada & Ireland Joint Issue in 2005

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-joint-issue-in-2005-d5df81f9fafc

Apr 22, 2017 • 9:10

Terry Fox

Terry Fox

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://medium.com/stamp-stories/terry-fox-44a9002b1d31

Apr 16, 2017 • 16:40

Canadian National Vimy Memorial

Canadian National Vimy Memorial

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://medium.com/stamp-stories/canadian-national-vimy-memorial-8619bf86ce5b

Apr 9, 2017 • 25:26

Tips for Soaking Stamps

Tips for Soaking Stamps

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

Mar 26, 2017 • 8:53

Thomas D'Arcy McGee

Thomas D'Arcy McGee

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. Check out the stamps (and more) discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/thomas-darcy-mcgee-581c2a0fa188

Mar 19, 2017 • 15:23

Blue Whale

Blue Whale

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

Mar 12, 2017 • 8:02

Canadian Opera

Canadian Opera

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

Mar 5, 2017 • 18:37

Louis Riel

Louis Riel

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

Feb 19, 2017 • 17:32

Canadian Flag

Canadian Flag

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

Feb 15, 2017 • 25:46

Viola Desmond

Viola Desmond

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

Feb 12, 2017 • 14:30

Mathieu Da Costa

Mathieu Da Costa

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-costa-3135466cb96d

Feb 5, 2017 • 8:47

2017 Canada Post Issues

2017 Canada Post Issues

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

Jan 22, 2017 • 8:52

2016 Canada Post Holiday Stamps

2016 Canada Post Holiday Stamps

In Episode 9, we look at the 2016 holiday stamps issued by Canada Post. Check out the stamps discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/2016-canada-post-holiday-stamps-5d4827c07bf4

Dec 4, 2016 • 8:14

The World’s First Christmas Stamp?

The World’s First Christmas Stamp?

In Episode 8, we get the real story behind what some claim as the world’s first Christmas stamp, issued by Canada in 1898. Check out the stamps discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/the-worlds-first-christmas-stamp-71c9fe82535d

Nov 27, 2016 • 22:30

The Bluenose

The Bluenose

In Episode 7, we learn about the most famous ship in Canadian history, the Bluenose schooner, also known as the Queen of the North Atlantic. Check out the stamps discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/the-bluenose-6e1985d28843

Nov 20, 2016 • 14:12

Celebrating Canadians in Space

Celebrating Canadians in Space

In Episode 6, we celebrate the stamps created to honour Canada’s contribution to space exploration. Check out the stamps discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/celebrating-canadians-in-space-13cc8c1a769f

Nov 13, 2016 • 10:39

In Flanders Field

In Flanders Field

In Episode 5, we look at a selection of some of the stamps issued to commemorate Remembrance Day, November 11th. It’s an important day to take a moment of silence and thank true heroes for their sacrifice and service. Check out the stamps discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/in-flanders-field-ed2b8a88fe38

Nov 5, 2016 • 13:31

Happy Halloween 2016

Happy Halloween 2016

In Episode 4, for Halloween, we look at a selection of some of my favourite Haunted Canada stamps. Check out the stamps here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/happy-halloween-2016-haunted-canada-stamps-aa8d7b160ef2

Oct 30, 2016 • 11:23

How To Start Collecting Canadian Stamps

How To Start Collecting Canadian Stamps

In Episode 3, we went back a bit to talk about how to start collecting Canadian stamps, what are the basics to know and what, if any tools do you need. Full show notes here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/in-episode-3-we-went-back-a-bit-to-talk-about-how-to-start-collecting-what-are-the-basics-to-know-9109d968a712

Oct 29, 2016 • 14:56

The Canada 82 Youth Exhibition

The Canada 82 Youth Exhibition

In Episode 2, we talk about the creation of the Canadian Association for Philatelic Exhibitions (CAPEX), with a focus on the stamps from CAPEX ‘51, CAPEX’78 and The Canada 82 Youth Exhibition. Show notes at https://medium.com/stamp-stories/the-canada-82-youth-exhibition-3100928653f9

Oct 26, 2016 • 17:39

Canadian Stamp Issues Related to Baseball

Canadian Stamp Issues Related to Baseball

In our first episode (of the new format) we celebrate the Chicago Cubs historic entry to their first World Series since 1945, with a look back at Baseball stamps in Canadian history. Show notes: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/canadian-stamps-about-baseball-8fd9d52c8b5d

Oct 23, 2016 • 7:53

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