In the heart of the ByWard Market, the Irving Rivers store has always been well-stocked with clothing and uniforms for tourists and locals alike. But in recent weeks, one particular item has had ...

While Canadians are not generally known for flag waving, President Trump’s threats have led to a surge in flag sales and buffed up the national symbol’s image. By Ian Austen Reporting from ...

When the Union Jack was favoured, French Canada preferred the Red Ensign ... over what a new national flag should look like, Quebeckers shrugged, insisting only that it contain no British symbols.

It was only in Quebec that the flag issue ... his coffin was draped with both the Red Ensign and the new flag. However, Canada's new flag was generally well received by the public.

Lastly, the blue-red circle in the middle is a yin-yang and it represents balance between opposites. Canada’s flag has just two colours, red and white. These have been the official colours of ...