Tuesday Nov. 4, 2014 – Special dedication of 14 Canadian flag murals depicting John Ross Matheson (the father of our flag) permanently affixed the to 1000 Islands Mall Rotunda painted by Thousand Islands Secondary School grade 11 art class led by Mary-Louise Scappaticci. Also featured are the Brockville Pipes & Drums.
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