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Union of British Columbia Municipalities
Richmond, British Columbia
Grant of a Flag and Badge
September 15, 2005
Vol. IV, p. 519
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Blazon
Flag
Azure five houses conjoined at their bases encircled by a chain Or between four dogwood flowers Argent seeded Or;
Badge
On a hurt a dogwood flower Argent seeded Or environed by five houses conjoined at their bases all encircled by a chain Or;
Symbolism
Flag
Blue represents the sea, rivers, lakes and the mountains of British Columbia. Gold symbolizes wealth of the communities. The house facades refer to the five divisions of the Union. The chain represents the strength of all the communities acting together for the common good through the organization. The dogwood flowers refer to the provincial outreach of the Union.
Badge
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 March 4, 2006, in Volume 140, page 430 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
Debra MacGarvie
Calligrapher
Nancy Ellis
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Community Service Organization