- The Governor General of Canada
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Town of Sidney
Sidney, British Columbia
Grant of a Flag
April 26, 1999
Vol. III, p. 168
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Blazon
Flag
On a banner Argent in chief an escutcheon of the Arms of the Town of Sidney fimbriated Azure and in base barry wavy of two also Azure;
Symbolism
In general, the symbolism of emblems prior to 2000 does not exist in an appropriate format for the online Register.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on July 22, 2000, in Volume 134, page 2263 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Linda Nicholson
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Regional, Municipal etc Government