AUGUST 9, 2025 — Nearly 50 years after its introduction, the official flag of St. Thomas, Ontario, may soon get a new look, according to St. Thomas Today. The City of St. Thomas has launched a public survey seeking residents’ input on whether the flag, first adopted in 1976, still reflects the community’s identity or…
MARCH 23, 2025 — Belle-Baie will soon unveil its official municipal flag this summer, says L’Acadie Nouvelle. The flag’s creation marks a significant milestone for the New Brunswick town, which has been refining the project in recent months. “I think people will be proud of their flag, which represents the diversity of our region. It…
FEBRUARY 15, 2025 — Canada’s national flag turns 60 on February 15, with celebrations taking place across the country, including a special light display on Parliament Hill and a new art exhibit in the Senate of Canada Building. The National Flag of Canada Day was first declared in 1996 to commemorate the flag’s official adoption…
FEBRUARY 11, 2025 — Canada’s five living former prime ministers have issued a joint statement calling on Canadians to display national unity on Flag Day, responding to what they describe as “threats and insults” from U.S. President Donald Trump, according to the Globe and Mail. The appeal comes as Canada prepares to mark the 60th…
JANUARY 21, 2025 — Quebec commemorates the 77th anniversary of its official flag, the Fleurdelisé, reports Le Journal de Montréal. On January 21, 1948, the Fleurdelisé was hoisted atop the central tower of the Parliament building, marking its official adoption as Quebec’s national flag. The government also acknowledged the significance of the day, urging Quebecers…
JANUARY 21, 2025 — Westlock, Alberta in Canada has officially adopted a new flag design following extensive community consultation and council deliberation, reports the Town and Country Today. The updated flag, unveiled during a council meeting on January 13, marks a key step in the town’s broader rebranding efforts. The new design retains symbols like…
JANUARY 7, 2025 — Irish Heritage Quebec held its Annual General Meeting in Quebec City on December 17, 2024, where the organization celebrated its history and unveiled a new flag design, reports the Quebec Chronicle Telegraph. At the conclusion of the meeting, board member and vexillologist John Bertrand presented a proposed flag for Irish Heritage…
OCTOBER 15, 2024 — A delegation from Gourin, Brittany, returned on Sunday, October 13, from a trip to Alberta, Canada, to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the founding of Gourin, Alberta, reported Le Télégramme. The names of the two towns are no coincidence. In 1914, Joseph and Marie-Louise Ulliac left their home in Gourin, Brittany,…
OCTOBER 12, 2024 — A 16-year-old has proposed a new flag design for Seba Beach, Alberta, according to their official website. Seba Beach is a summer village – a designation for communities in Alberta with low population that primarily attracts seasonal visitors – that sits 85 km (53 miles) west of Edmonton with a permanent population of 229 in…
OCTOBER 10, 2024 — On Thursday, the regional municipality of Durham, Ontario, Canada, observed the 15th annual World Homeless Day by raising a new flag at its headquarters, Durham Radio News reported. The flag was designed by a committee that engaged with focus groups, including individuals who are street-engaged, homeless, or precariously housed. The final…
