In Preparation for July 1, 2015 – The 50th Anniversary of the Canadian Flag, Smart Centres has installed the final 160ft flag pole. Robert Harper Executive Director of the Flag Committee speaks about the event.
Video provided by Dale Elliott and used with permission.
A National Flag for Canada was discussed in detail dating back to 1895/96 by heraldry enthusiast Edward M. Chadwick and others. It was suggested again
Street in Front of Counties Courthouse Now named “John Ross Matheson Way” At a ceremony in front of the Brockville Courthouse, a street was named
John Ross Matheson, Endorsed Brockville as Birthplace of The Canadian Flag “The idea of Brockville, being the basis of the whole thing, is, is, so