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Torbay’s Commemorative Envelope & Gallows Cove Ghost Story

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. June 8, 2012 : Canada Post commemorates the 250th anniversary of the official establishment of the town of Torbay, in Newfoundland. The history of the town of Torbay, Newfoundland, dates back to 1500s. The town took its name from a coastal town in Devonshire, England, four centuries ago. The census of 1677 indicated residents living in “Tarr-Bay” Newfoundland; by 1794, the population totalled 108 English settlers and 99 Irish settlers. Torbay was officially established soon after Colonel William Amherst … Continue reading →

Great Gift For Chocolate Lovers: Canada Post Specialty Cover Commemorating 100th Anniv of Purdy’s Chocolates

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. Each time the Canadian Stamp News is delivered to my mailbox, I know I will discover something that will sparkle my day, and that’s a marvelous feeling!  So, let me share with you the scoop from one of the most recent issues. 🙂 It’s all about chocolate… As reported by Bret Evans, the popular pre-printed specialty cover depicting a box of chocolate and commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Purdy’s Chocolates will now be much easier to locate! That’s good news for … Continue reading →