When I earned myCollector’s Badge as a 12-year-old Boy Scout in Prince George, B.C., I had no idea it marked the start of a journey that would last the rest of my life. It all started when I requested stamps that were on the envelopes we received from friends and family. I began organizing them into a collection and worked on it periodically, whenever the weather was inclement.
Six years later, while attending college, I joined the Prince George Stamp Club as its youngest member. At each monthly meeting, some time was devoted to show-and-tell where I presented my latest discovery, only to be disheartened when other members inevitably said, “Oh, I have five or six of those.” It took me more than a year—and countless hours of fun at the local stamp shop—before two of my discoveries were met with dead silence at show-and-tell. I had found two stamps, full of holes, that no one else had in their collection.
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Day & Night
Clive Branson of Ottawa explains the fascinating psychological effect of seeing the same scene in daylight and then at night
BACK-ROAD ADVENTURES
Capturing the history and beauty of Quebec’s Eastern Townships in winter
A Very Merry Christmas
Waiting for the turkey to roast has never been so much fun!
BEAUTIFUL BERMUDA
This lovely island nation boasts friendly locals and incredible views
Room with a View
This window on the natural world brings a sense of peace and joy
Sled dog Salvation
Tracing the incredible journey of a musher from Edmonton who fled her abusive spouse with her dog team and made it all the way into Ripley’s Believe It or Not
Christmas on Display!
Unpacking and showcasing the family collection of Santas, snowfolk and village scenes is an annual labour of love
SOLITARY PURSUITS
Enjoying brisk winter days in the great outdoors
WILLIAM POPE: An Artist for the Ages
A tribute to Norfolk County’s Naturalist
The Intrepid OJIBWAY
The story of a man, and a community, who fostered a sense of pride and dignity for those to come