Just an
observation, but it seems that Canada is a country often too busy to have much
interest in its heritage. One example: it’s difficult to find the little bush
country cemetery where famous Canadian painter Tom Thomson was first laid to
rest. Or the Thomson memorial cairn on Canoe Lake in Ontario’s Algonquin Park.
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| Anyone see the Maple Leaf flying? |
Today I’m on a 14th
floor balcony overlooking much of the city of Barrie. Within view are most of
the city’s major buildings, including City Hall, the main court house, the
library. Much to view, but something is missing. It takes a while to figure out
what: Flags. The Canadian Maple Leaf flag.
There is not one to be seen throughout this panorama. None
atop any of the buildings, including City Hall. Far off near the horizon there
are flashes of red and white but this is from maple leaf banners at a car
dealership.
Even at street level the flag is not prominently noticeable.
There is one at City Hall, kind of small and kept company by two other flags on
posts outside the main entrance.
The few Maple Leaf flags you do see are often faded and
tattered. The greatest use of the country’s national symbol is by businesses
flying them in rows or bunches to attract attention. Many of the flags you see do
not meet protocols set by the government. More about the national symbol and how to use it properly can be found at http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1363356053583/1363342021822
No big deal in the overall scheme of things. Just an observation, eh.
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