Children pose with the Canadian flag in 1996. The flag with its iconic red bars and central maple leaf was raised for the first time in February 1965 following months of heated debate. (Photo: Peter ...

Book excerpt from Flags of Canada, chronicling the political battles and passionate discourse that gave us the iconic Maple Leaf in 1965 You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign ...

It’s National Flag of Canada Day and the country is celebrating 58 years of waving the instantly recognizable red and white flag. Today, we mark 58 years of the maple leaf flag. An important symbol — ...

John Blackwell is a retired university research administrator. Laurie Stanley-Blackwell is a retired history professor and youngest daughter of George F.G. Stanley, designer of the Canadian flag.

The most popular national flag colours are easy to identify since you see them constantly, whether it's during a holiday, the Olympics, or the World Cup. However, have you ever wondered which country ...

Ottawa is also planning to fly the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation’s survivors’ flag on the Parliamentary precinct Author of the article: You can save this article by registering for free ...

Hong Kong was decked out in red for national day this month, displaying thousands of flags representing China and the city, as part of celebrations intended to promote patriotism. National flags are ...

An estimated 110,000-150,000 people marched at a "Unite the Kingdom" protest against immigration in London on September 13, according to official figures from the city's Metropolitan Police. The event ...