Episodes

  • Christmas Stamps 1970

    Christmas Stamps 1970
    Dec 21 2021

    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

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    18 mins
  • The Great Canadian Stamp Survey - Results Show!

    The Great Canadian Stamp Survey - Results Show!
    Nov 26 2021

    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

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    47 mins
  • Announcing The Great Canadian Stamp Survey

    Announcing The Great Canadian Stamp Survey
    Nov 11 2021
    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
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    4 mins
  • Mary Riter Hamilton

    Mary Riter Hamilton
    Nov 11 2020
    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
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    17 mins
  • Laura Secord

    Laura Secord
    Oct 31 2020
    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
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    23 mins
  • Winnie the Pooh

    Winnie the Pooh
    May 17 2020
    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
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    21 mins
  • The Trans Canada Highway

    The Trans Canada Highway
    Oct 27 2019
    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
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    36 mins
  • Leonard Cohen

    Leonard Cohen
    Oct 14 2019
    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
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    2 hrs and 14 mins