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American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Toronto Chapter, also known as ASHRAE Toronto Chapter
Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Flag
June 20, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 286
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Blazon
Arms
Per bend sinister Gules and Azure a serpent embowed in bend sinister forming an infinity symbol, its head in chief and biting its tail Or;
Crest
An opened scotch pine cone per pale Gules and Azure on a rocky base proper;
Supporters
Two bees close Or and Sable;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Symbolism
Arms
The red and blue sections symbolize heat and cold respectively. The curled serpent evokes coils associated with heating and cooling, and therefore symbolizes the constant healthy circulation of air and temperature. The two loops of the serpent represent the rings that are symbols of the professions of the engineers and the technologists who are members of the organization.
Crest
The scotch pine cone relates to the extensive territory of the Toronto Branch, extending into Northern Ontario. It also evokes heat and cold, as its scales open when exposed either to the intense heat of a fire or to extreme winter cold.
Supporters
The bees symbolize thermo-regulation as they cool their hive and use heat for protection.
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on January 1, 1900, in Volume 0, page 0 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Melissa Aberin
Calligrapher
Kathy Feig
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Non-Profit Organization