Flags engender such loyalty and pride, they often become very personal emblems with quirky or quaint nicknames: Old Glory, ...
Saturday is, after all, National Flag Day, an occasion instituted by Chrétien. It’s also the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the Maple Leaf, a now enduring and beloved national symbol.
He was among thousands of Canadians who witnessed the new Maple Leaf flag being hoisted, marking a new era of the country's identity. "It was so huge that it took a while for it to unfold and [I ...
February 15, 2025 holds special significance as it marks the 60th anniversary of the iconic red and white maple leaf flag — a symbol of Canada’s national identity and our values as a people.