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10/22/2026

🚨RSVP Reminder!! Join us at this year’s Harry Sutherland Lecture at the Royal Canadian Military Institute in Toronto! Details below. The deadline to RSVP is 12pm (noon) ET on Friday, November 5th. Let us know if you’ll be there by filling out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXt-7XQsNMS8xY2FrduzrIcM0aux6ZnZOGUlXIEyeEj3lvhw/viewform

The Greene Foundation and the Philatelic Specialists Society of Canada invite you to the 11th Harry Sutherland Lecture on Saturday, November 14th, 2026!
Join us at the iconic Royal Canadian Military Institute for an afternoon of camaraderie and aerophilatelic history. At 2:00pm, guests will enjoy an engaging lecture from renowned philatelist, Dr. Alec Globe, titled: “Canadian Airmail Reaches the Arctic Ocean and Remote Mines in 1929.” An hour of socializing with a cash bar and light refreshments will follow. We look forward to seeing you there!

When: Saturday, November 14th, 2026, 1:00-4:00pm
Where: The Royal Canadian Military Institute, 426 University Ave, Toronto, ON
Tickets are $20 per person. Please RSVP using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXt-7XQsNMS8xY2FrduzrIcM0aux6ZnZOGUlXIEyeEj3lvhw/viewform
RCMI dress code is business casual.

10/22/2026

🪔 Canada Post is celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with a colorful new stamp featuring a traditional torana made from marigolds and mango leaves.

Issued Oct. 19, the stamp highlights a decoration traditionally hung at entrances to welcome guests and invite good fortune. It's Canada's eighth Diwali stamp issue!

✨ Read more about the design and its cultural significance in the comments!

10/22/2026

The 2026 Diwali stamp is here, featuring a vibrant rangoli by Bhutada. During Diwali diyas are lit to celebrate light over darkness.

10/16/2026

Stamp collectors from across Ontario and beyond will gather in London this weekend for CANPEX 2026, a two-day national-level philatelic exhibition and stamp marketplace featuring competitive exhibits, dealers and opportunities to connect with fellow collectors. Hosted by the Middlesex Stamp Club, CA...

10/16/2026

Black River Stamp Club member Michael Lynn has sent more than 1,600 stamp collecting kits around the world. Read an update of his nearly four-year-old project in the latest stamp collecting column in The Chronicle-Telegram by BRSC member Dennis Sadowski.
Incidentally, Lynn is a known around the world-renowned flutist and is on the faculty of the Oberlin Conservatory.

10/12/2026

A Stamp of the Week throwback worth revisiting. As we observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we’re taking a look back at one of Ken’s earlier Stamp of the Week episodes exploring the history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples as reflected on stamps.

Join Ken as he revisits a topic that continues to shape our understanding of America’s past and present through philately.

👉 Share this with a fellow collector, history lover, or lifelong learner.

10/12/2026

10/05/2026

Every discovery begins with a question. Where will yours lead? The NEW Robert A. Mason Digital Collections from the American Philatelic Research Library are making it easier than ever to explore the stories behind the stamps you collect.

With thousands of digitized philatelic resources already available—and more being added every day—you can research postal history, investigate a collecting topic, document a collection, or simply follow your curiosity from anywhere in the world.

Whether you're a beginner, an exhibitor, a researcher, or a lifelong collector, your next great discovery could be just a search away.

👉 Start exploring today! (Link in Comments)

10/02/2026

A cherished holiday tradition returns to the mail.

For 60 years, Madonna and Child stamps have been part of the holiday season, and that tradition continues with the new USPS The Virgin and Child Enthroned stamp.

Featuring a beautiful 16th-century painting now on display at the Clark Art Institute, this year's issue celebrates the timeless connection between art, faith, and holiday correspondence.

Whether you're a collector, sending season's greetings, or simply appreciate classic holiday stamp designs, this latest issue is sure to bring a touch of tradition to the months ahead.

Will this year's Madonna and Child stamp find a place in your correspondence?

For 60 years, Madonna and Child stamps have been a staple of the holiday season. That tradition continues today with the 2026 release, The Virgin and Child Enthroned, a 16th century painting on display at the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, MA.

10/02/2026

The holidays may still be a few months away, but the season's stamps are already giving us plenty to celebrate.

The new USPS Hanukkah stamp joins this year's growing lineup of holiday issues, highlighting traditions, connection, and the joy of sending mail during the season.

Will this beautiful new issue make its way into your collection?

Our newest Hanukkah stamp brings the dreidel — a symbol of tradition, play and togetherness — to every holiday letter this season. Whether you’re sending cards to loved ones near or far, this stamp adds a little extra light to every envelope 🕎✨

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