The maple leaf has been a symbol of Canadian identity since the 19th century. Despite proclaiming independence in 1867, the British Union Jack was used. It was not until 1960 that Lester B ...

makes about 25,000 Canadian flags for the federal government and 10,000 more for other customers and uses what is typically the slow winter season to build up inventory leading up to Canada Day on ...

As Canada marks the 60th anniversary of Flag Day, Joan O'Malley who sewed the very first Canadian flag reflects on events that lead to that history moment. Politicians and Olympians joined others ...

Ann Harwood usually hangs a Canadian flag in her window ahead of Canada Day. She purchased a large flag and two small ones at The Flag Shop Wednesday — the latter of which are likely destined ...