Canada is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its maple leaf flag. Former prime ministers are urging citizens to display the flag to underscore national pride "in the face of threats and insults ...

The Maple Leaf turns 60 years old on Saturday and, in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's continued jabs at Canada, the nation's flag and its special day are gaining more attention than usual.

And yet, Flags of Canada is devoid of flag-waving, and is not a celebration of the Maple Leaf, one of the world’s most easily identifiable and attractive national emblems. Some might have hoped ...

I remember the emotion of the moment and also recall my own pride and excitement when I first saw that flag fly high and proud in Ottawa. Canada itself had changed. A new nation dawned. In many ways, ...

said Ms. Hartlen, who owns The Flag Shop Nova Scotia. “Thank you, Trump. Who would have thought we’d be saying that?” The renewed interest in Canada’s maple leaf flag, fueled by intense op ...

"I believe that today a flag designed around the Maple Leaf, will symbolise and be a true reflection of the new Canada." As boos resonated throughout the audience, Pearson got a glimpse of the ...

February 15, 2025 holds special significance as it marks the 60th anniversary of the iconic red and white maple leaf flag — a symbol of Canada’s national identity and our values as a people.