Canada’s Flag
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 in 1919 after the First World War with input from expert individuals such as Major-General (later Sir) Eugene Fiset. In 1925 our Canadian Government requested formal submissions and designs from […]
Street Named After Canadian Flags Father
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 in honour of the father of the Canadian flagVideo provided by Dale Elliott and used with permission
Brockville as Birthplace of The Canadian Flag
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 very valuable, I really can’t tell you how much I appreciate it” ~ John Ross Matheson John Ross Matheson (father of the flag) signs a Canadian Flag with the help Robert […]
Large Flag Raised Canada Day
The complete video (includes the two start points on other posts). On Canada Day 2014 Brockville flew the new 70ft x 35ft Canadian Flag weighing 125lbs from the new 160ft flag pole on the 401 at Smart Centre on Parkedale and North Augusta roads. There was a spectacular turn out and their were many speakers […]
John Ross Matheson Passes Away at 96
Large Canadian flag at half mast in honour of John Ross Matheson the father of the Canadian flag. John Ross Matheson, OC CD QC FRHSC (November 14, 1917 – December 27, 2013) was a Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician who helped develop both the maple leaf flag and the Order of Canada. Video provided by Dale Elliott and used with […]
1 Year Countdown to 50th Anniversary of the Canadian Flag
Feb 15, 2014, special reception to unveil large painting by Phil Chadwick to be auctioned off. John Ross Matheson picked from over 1400 Canadian scenes in Phil’s portfolio to be used on the large painting Video provided by Dale Elliott and used with permission.
Dedication of 14 Murals at 1000 Islands Mall
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 […]
160ft Flag Pole the Largest in Eastern Ontario Along the 401
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.
How Canada’s Flag was Brought to Fruition
The Canadian Flag Education Centre is proud to present this chronological / historical account of who and how our beloved Canadian Flag was brought to fruition in 1964/1965. This video is made available with the approval of Historica Canada. Robert HarperExecutive Director This video contains a part of the Flags Heritage Minute, which was produced […]