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Wesley Drewett Black
Victoria, British Columbia
Grant of Arms
April 3, 1989
Vol. I, p. 11
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Blazon
Arms
Sable a secretary bird wings elevated Or masked Gules charged on the breast with an ancient crown Gules garnished Or, within a double tressure wavy érablé counter-érablé Or;
Crest
A beacon Sable enflamed proper within a circlet composed alternately of Pacific dogwood flowers (Cornus nuttallii) Argent seeded Or and Pacific dogwood leaves Vert;
Motto
LUX E TENEBRIS;
Symbolism
Arms
The field colour is an allusion to the Black family name. The secretary bird commemorates Mr. Black’s long period of service as Provincial Secretary of British Columbia, as does the crown, which appears on the arms of the province. The double tressure, usually associated with Scottish heraldry, has been given maple leaves for the first time to create a Canadian characteristic. It refers to Mr. Black’s Scottish and Canadian heritage, and the wavy aspect indicates his British Columbia roots, echoing the wavy stripes in the provincial arms.
Crest
The circlet of dogwood flowers and leaves, the provincial flower of British Columbia, honours Mr. Black’s service to his province. The beacon symbolizes public leadership and relates to the Motto.
Motto
LUX E TENEBRIS translates as "Light from darkness".