2015-03-05

Ste-Luce-Sur-Mer QC

2014 marked the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Empress of Ireland in the St. Lawrence. Ste Luce Sur Mer was the city closest to the site of the sinking. The hand cancel is dated Feb 26, 2015 and the machine cancel is dated Feb 27, 2015. This particular cancel is not listed on Canada Post's Website.




Here is a complete cancel

Mailing address for the Post Office to get this cancel is 
STE-LUCE-SUR-MER BUREAU DE POSTE
57 DU FLUEVE O
SAINTE-LUCE QC G0K 1P0

2015-03-04

50th Anniversary of the Canadian Flag


On Feb 15, 2015 the iconic Canadian flag celebrated its 50th anniversary. Canada Post released a special $5 dollar stamp to commemorate the anniversary. This is the first time ever that Canada Post printed a stamp on real fabric.

Details
Issue Date: February 15, 2015
Stamp Designer: Kosta Tsetsekas, Signals, Vancouver
Stamp Value: $5.00
Number of Stamps Included: 1
Dimensions:140 mm x 90mm
Number Issued: 300,000