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	Coat of arms of Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Coat of Arms of Ontario, formally The Arms of Her Majesty in Right of Ontario, was begun when the shield was granted by Royal Warrant of Queen Victoria in 1868.
		It refers to the Loyalist refugees from the American Revolution, who settled in Ontario while it was still part of Quebec, and for whom the area was separated as Upper Canada.
		Coat of Arms of Ontario, Government of Ontario
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Coat_of_Arms_of_Ontario (254 words)

	ipedia.com: Coat of Arms of Canada Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Canada 's coat of arms was proclaimed by King George V on November 21, 1921, as the Arms or Ensigns Armorial of the Dominion of Canada.
		Canada's coat of arms was proclaimed by King George V on November 21, 1921, as the Arms or Ensigns Armorial of the Dominion of Canada.
		Initially, the leaves were coloured green on the coat of arms because it was thought to represent youth, as opposed to the red colour of dying leaves in autumn.
	www.ipedia.com /coat_of_arms_of_canada.html (1059 words)

	Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Hansard (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Therefore, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario requests that Her Honour the Lieutenant Governor in Council petition the Canadian Heraldic Authority to augment Ontario's coat of arms with the embellishments to which it is entitled.
		Coats of arms were originally jackets with symbolic designs on them that indicated to others the authority in which name the person wearing it was acting.
		It is a symbol of authority or, to be precise, it is the arms of the Queen in and for the province of Ontario.
	www.ontla.on.ca /hansard/house_debates/36_parl/Session1/l217.htm (18437 words)

	Flag of Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The current Flag of Ontario was proclaimed the official flag of the Canadian province of Ontario by the Flag Act on May 21, 1965.
		The flag is a defaced Red Ensign, with the Union Flag in the upper left corner and the Ontario shield of arms in the fly.
		The only opposition came from Sudbury Liberal Member of Provincial Parliament Elmer Sopha who was fervently opposed to the flag, arguing that it failed to reflect Ontario's diverse character and that it was "a flag of revenge" against the new national flag.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flag_of_Ontario (388 words)

	Ontario - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Ontario is bounded on the north by Hudson Bay and James Bay, on the east by Quebec, on the west by Manitoba, and on the south by the American states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York.
		In 1849 the districts of southern Ontario were abolished by the Province of Canada and county governments took over certain municipal responsibilities.
		Ontario's right to Northwestern Ontario was determined by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in 1884 and confirmed by the Canada (Ontario Boundary) Act, 1889 of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Ontario (2293 words)

	Coat of arms of Quebec - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Arms of Her Majesty in Right of the Province of Quebec was assigned by royal warrant of Queen Victoria on May 26, 1868 to be the coat of arms of Quebec.
		The arms were modified by Order-in-Council of the Quebec government on December 9, 1939.
		It has been argued that since heraldry is a royal prerogative, not provincial, that the Quebec government had no authority to make this change; however, this coat is the one used by the Quebec government since that time, and no serious attempt to change the situation has come to light.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Coat_of_Arms_of_Quebec (461 words)

	Ontario - free-definition
		Ontario is bounded on the north by Hudson Bay, on the east by Quebec, on the west by Manitoba, and on the south by the American states of Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York.
		Ontario is a major beekeeping province, with abundant nectar sources for honey production, and a need for fruit and vegetable pollination.
		In the Ontario general election, 2003, Eves and the Progressive Conservatives were defeated, and Dalton McGuinty's Liberals won a majority government.
	www.netlexikon.akademie.de /On.html (1380 words)

	Toronto - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The City of Toronto covers an area of 641 km² (247 square miles) and is bounded by Lake Ontario to the south, Etobicoke Creek and Highway 427 to the west, Steeles Avenue to the north, and the Rouge River to the east.
		Located on the northern shore of Lake Ontario, Toronto was originally a term of indeterminate geographical location, designating the approximate area of the future city of Toronto on maps dating to the late 17th and early 18th century.
		Toronto is served by intercity VIA Rail, Ontario Northland, and Amtrak trains through Union Station, a grand neoclassical structure in the heart of the city's downtown, which is shared with GO Transit's commuter trains.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Toronto (6830 words)

	McClintock Coat of Arms
		Coats of arms were originally developed for medieval messengers of the Kings of Europe, Great Britain and Ireland during the 12
		From these functions they became men well versed in the different coats of arms and were entrusted with the registering and record keeping of the different coats used by individuals and families.
		In England, Henry the V issued a writ proclaiming that no man should assume a coat of arms unless he possessed or ought to possess one in right of his ancestors or by grant of some person competent to grant it.
	www.fortunecity.com /millenium/bankhead/435/mcclintockcoatofarms.htm (1201 words)

	Western's Coat of Arms (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The coat of arms of The University of Western Ontario was granted by the College of Arms in 1931.
		In 1908 the coat of arms was altered to denote a change in Western's affiliation to the City of London and the Province of Ontario.
		A shield of arms may exist without a crest, but properly speaking, a crest does not exist, except as part of a coat of arms, even though it may occasionally be shown by itself.
	www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca /western/web/2006(new)/WESTERNS_COAT_OF_ARMS_146888.html (852 words)

	Coats of Arms (Family Crests) & Surname Histories
		Your source for surname ancient coat of arms and surname histories: House of Names features historically authentic arms prints and histories of last names, that are based on over 35 years of research.
		Our coat of arms prints were drawn to heraldic standards, by artists, based on the blazon of the earliest known arms associated with a surname.
		The source materials used for our coats of arms and histories were chosen for their reliability and authenticity.
	www.houseofnames.com (659 words)

	The arms of Canada
		The Royal arms of the United Kingdom were then freely used to identify the offices of the Government of Canada.
		This request was approved and the arms assigned to Canada were appointed and declared in the proclamation (text on next page) of His Majesty King George V dated November 21, 1921.
		The royal proclamation makes special reference to the request by the Government of Canada and states that the grant of arms or flags is made on the advice of the Privy Council and by the powers conferred by the first Article of the British statute "The Union of Ireland Act, 1800".
	www.pch.gc.ca /progs/cpsc-ccsp/sc-cs/arm1_e.cfm (566 words)

	Coats HQ : Coat
		Emblem (Coat of arms) of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
		www.heraldryandcrests.com - Heraldry and Crests coat of arms...
		Coats HQ excludes all liability of any kind (including negligence) in respect of any third party information or other material made available on, or which can be accessed using, this Website.
	www.coatshq.com /coat/index.php (908 words)

	Your Ancient Family Coat of Arms & Crest - Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Regardless of their origins, coats of arms became military status symbols, and their popularity increased along with the popularity of the tournament, which was developed in the mid-eleventh century in France.
		Your family Coat of Arms is your right and rivilege to proudly bear, whether in the field of battle or in your home,..as glowing symbol of past and future generations achievements.
		Remember the simpler a family coat of arms is, the older it is.
	www.genealogyweb.com /coatofarms.htm (720 words)

	A New Flag for Ontario (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Or, perhaps, a flag inspired by the coat of arms of Ontario, without the cross of St. George, patron saint of England:
		The current flag is a Red Ensign with the Ontario coat of arms in the fly.
		The Manitoba and Ontario flags were rated the worst designed provincial or territorial flags in Canada in a 2001 survey by the North American Vexillological Association.
	makepeace.ca /on/en (253 words)

	Information about Canada FDC: 32¢ Ontario (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Ontario is second in size only to Quebec and over a third of the population of Canada lives in Ontario.
		Ontario ranks second only to Alberta in mining, and the mines of Sudbury near Lake Superior yield one fourth of the world's supply of nickel.
		Ontario's Coat of Arms manifests the province's spirit of being at the forefront of modern Canada -- the three maple leaves in the center of the shield symbolize Canada, while the bear above stands for strength.
	www.unicover.com /EA4NC64X.HTM (451 words)

	Canadian Monarchist News: OTTAWA COAT OF ARMS
		Arms are granted using the Governor General's exercise of the Royal Prerogative of The Queen of Canada.
		The decision by the OTB to create a new logo, slogan, flag, and coat of arms and motto was made to mark the birth of the new city of Ottawa the result of joining 12 municipal governments into one.
		As a result of the last consultation, certain elements of the coat of arms were modified, including the removal of the supporters ; the goose and the swan.
	www.monarchist.ca /cmn/ottawa.htm (1781 words)

	Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Hansard (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		What we're here to discuss today, I believe, is that the coat of arms be allowed to be used and for members to purchase their own rings.
		It's not a government coat of arms, it's not a provincial coat of arms; it's a members of the Ontario Legislature's coat of arms.
		Mrs Marland: This coat of arms was introduced by Speaker Warner for the use of members only.
	www.ontla.on.ca /hansard/committee_debates/36_parl/session1/assembly/m033.htm (9786 words)

	Canadian Flag - World Flags 101 - Ontario Flags
		Ontario Flag Description: The flag of Ontario consists of a red base with a British union Jack in the top left quarter and the shield from the provincial coat of arms on the right side.
		The word Ontario appeared in 1641 to describe lands along the Eastern Great Lakes and in 1867 the name was given to the province.
		Ontario’s official motto is: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanent - Loyal She Began, Loyal She Remains.
	www.worldflags101.com /canada/ontario.aspx (238 words)

	Coat of Arms Rings (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		By the 14th century, this practice would be furthered by having soldiers display a crested version of their leaders' personal insignia or badge on the surcoat, aiding combatants with identifying friend or foe in the heat of battle.
		A groups members were permitted to display their chiefs arms only when crested by the strap & buckle surround, containing the chiefs motto.
		For leaders' or chiefs, the arms were often applied to a "Signet" or seal to be impressed in wax and used with, or in place of a signature for the purpose of authentication.
	www.hsionline.com /products/ecbuilder2/item7644.htm (251 words)

	McCoy coat of arms
		Arms of Coey (McCoey / McCooey / McCoy) of Belfast.
		This coat of arms includes a great deal of traditional O'Neill symbolism.
		A third story relates to Elijah McCoy who was born in Colchester, Ontario, Canada on May 2, 1844 and educated in Scotland as a mechanical engineer.
	www.araltas.com /features/mccoy (1142 words)

	Official emblems of CANADA and the provinces and territories (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The maple leaf appears on the penny, on the arms of Canada and on Canada's flag (1965).
		The beaver was featured on the coat of arms for the Hudson's Bay Company, Nova Scotia, Quebec City and the city of Montreal.
		A beaver is on the coat of arms for Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba.
	www.saskschools.ca /~gregory/canada/emblems/ca.html (407 words)

	Ontario Information
		The Ontario Coat of Arms contains the shield of arms for the Province of Ontario.
		It states that "the flower known botanically as the trillium grandiflorum and popularly known as the white trillium is the floral emblem of the Province of Ontario." The white trillium can be found in deciduous forests and woodlands of the province in late April and early May.
		On June 23, 1994, the Avian Emblem Act was proclaimed and declared the common loon (Gavia immer) as the avian emblem of Ontario.
	www.jaydax.co.uk /canada/ontario.html (356 words)

	Animal Blazonry at The Coat of Arms Shop
		Though many people think that coats-of arms were granted only to nobility, they can actually be found for more than ninety percent of all names.
		Coats-of Arms based on original artwork created by the heraldic artists.
		Find all the answers in the family history scroll, approximently 1700 words with your family coat of arms in full heraldic color proudly displayed atop.
	www.coatofarms-shop.com /AniBlaz.html (1268 words)

	The Premier's Kid Zone > Tour Queen's Park > Ontario's Official Symbols
		Since waterways form one-fifth of Ontario's geographical area, the name Ontario reflects the province's abundant natural riches.
		The Shield of Arms consists of three golden maple leaves on a green background, situated below the Cross of St. George on a white background.
		Ontario's official bird since 1994, this excellent swimmer, with a distinctive, haunting song, is seen on lakes throughout the province.
	www.kids.premier.gov.on.ca /english/tourqueen/symbols.asp (273 words)

	University Coat of Arms
		The Shield of Arms consists of a gold background on which are three piles, or wedgeshaped heraldic charges, emphasizing the Christian origin of the University, as well as the arduous nature of academic endeavour.
		The composition is irradiated with gold rays as a further allusion to the County, the "Sun Parlor of Canada." Around the base of the Crest is a Wreath of the University of Windsor colours, blue and gold, and from this, down either side of the Helm, flows the mantling of the same colours.
		The gold Supporters on either side of the Shield are a Canadian Deer and a Moose, alluding to the Supporters of the Arms of Ontario and the derivation of the University's academic authority and principal financial support from the Provincial Legislature, but reversed from those of Ontario.
	cronus.uwindsor.ca /uweb/aboutUniversity.nsf/2c282f7e3e232d1c052568b1007351c3/accc21bd06a50bf8852568d3004fdae1?OpenDocument (445 words)

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