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Anne-Marie Catherine Kains
West Vancouver, British Columbia
Grant of Arms and Flag, with differences to Christina Maureen Harris, Alexandra Lena Kains, and David Jamieson Frampton
January 15, 2016
Vol. VI, p. 584
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Blazon
Arms
Argent a chevron triparted fretted Azure between three gouttes de larmes;
Crest
A dove rising Argent crowned with a coronet erablé Azure holding in its beak a spray of three western columbine flowers proper;
Motto
LIVE WITH JOY:
Symbolism
Arms
The chevrons represent the mountains of British Columbia, Ms. Kains’ province of residence. They form an interlaced pattern referring to her blended family, to her career in telecommunications and also to her interest in the interconnectedness of local and global issues. The droplets evoke both the sea near her place of residence and her three children.
Crest
The dove represents the Holy Spirit and Ms. Kains’ faith. The columbine flowers evoke her three children and the Christian virtues of faith, hope and charity. The maple leaf coronet symbolizes service to Canada.
Motto
This phrase embodies Ms. Kains’ positive outlook in all her endeavours.