The Maple Leaf turns 60 years old on Saturday and, in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's continued jabs at Canada, the nation's flag and its special day are gaining more attention than usual.

Harper also avoids, for the most part, praising or condemning the various banners that have represented the country. Past ...

On this rule alone, Canada blows past all of its ... a coat of arms pasted against a red or blue background. That still describes the provincial flags of Manitoba and Ontario, which are near ...

Bill Hawke, 83, had not flown his flag for several years but decided to do it this year. “It represents the importance of Canada and its democracy,” the retired investment advisor said.

National Flag of Canada Day, celebrated on Feb. 15 every year since 1996, felt more relevant to many in 2025 with U.S. President Donald Trump threatening both Canada’s economy and sovereignty.

OTTAWA - A group of Canadian senators is sharing views on the country's flag, with some calling it a symbol of pride and togetherness, and others saying it represents Canada's growth. OTTAWA – A ...

When Prime Minister Pearson spoke to the Legion’s national convention in May 1964 in Winnipeg and explained why Canada needed its own flag to establish its independence from the British ...

And the remaining two seas of red similarly stand out as a symbol of Canada. Compare that to, say, Japan. The Japanese flag similarly scores points for boldness and simplicity, but loses all ...