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  NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Danforth Avenue
Scarborough is the name of several places: Scarborough, England, United Kingdom - the origin of the placename Scarborough Football Club is based here Scarborough, Ontario, Canada Including Scarborough Village, Ontario Scarborough, Maine, United States Scarboro, West Virginia, United States Scarborough, Western Australia, Australia Scarborough, New South Wales, Australia Scarborough, Tobago, Trinidad...
The University of Toronto at Scarborough (UTSC) is a campus of the University of Toronto, with an enrollment of approximately 7,200 full-time and 800 part-time students.
Scarborough War Memorial at the eastern end of Danforth Avenue at Kingston Road, once the junctions of former Highways 2 and 5.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Danforth-Avenue   (1006 words)

  
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cardinal cisneros flag during the conquest of oran 1509 (spain)
flag of the cádiz squadron 1732-1760 (spain)
flag of the cartagena squadron 1732-1760 (spain)
www.fotw.net /flags/k-o-4.htm   (340 words)

  
 Ontario
The arms of Ontario were widely used on flags, for, as they composed part of the official composite badge of the country before Canadian arms were granted in 1921, they appeared on the Governor General's flag, the Canadian Blue and Red Ensigns, as well as the flag of Ontario's Lieutenant Governor.
On April 14, 1965 a red ensign with the shield of the arms Ontario on the fly was adopted as the provincial flag by an act of the legislature.
Of the flags which are suitable for waving, the one with greatest significance for Canada in that it served as a model for the National Flag, is that of the Royal Military College in Kingston.
fraser.cc /FlagsCan/Provinces/Ontario.html   (2538 words)

  
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colonial flags of saint vincent and the grenadines
historical flags of saint vincent and the grenadines
proposals for the chuvash flag in 1992 (russia)
www.1uptravel.com /flag/flags/keywords.html   (1876 words)

  
 Ontario (Canada)
The flag of Ontario was established 'An Act to provide a Provincial Flag for Ontario (The Flag Act 1965)', which "assented to" on 14 April, received Royal Approval on 11 May, proclaimed on 13 May (published in 'The Ontario Gazette of 15th May) and came into effect on 21 May 1965.
The Lieutenant Governor's Standard is a royal blue flag with the shield of the Arms of Ontario at its centre, circled with ten gold maple leaves.
At the request of the provincial government, the Standard of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario was the first in a series of new Vice-Regal standards approved by the Governor General, acting in the name of The Queen.
www.fotw.us /flags/ca-on.html   (585 words)

  
 Ontario (Canada)
The white trillium was adopted as Ontario's floral emblem in 1937, as a by-product of a failed effort to find a national flower that could be planted on the graves of Canadian soldiers that died abroad.
Ontario may have the second-to-worst provincial flag according to NAVA's recent survey, but the beautiful Franco-Ontarian flag was just recognized by vote on June 21 2001 in Queen's Park (Ontario's provincial parliament) as representing the province's francophone community.
The Franco-Ontarian flag is a vertical 1:2 green and white (representing the Ontarian Summer and Winter), with a white fleur de lis in the center of the hoist square with obvious symbolism and a green stylized trillium (the official provincial flower is the white trillium) in the center of the fly square.
www.hampshireflag.co.uk /world-flags/allflags/ca-on.html   (1349 words)

  
 Welcome to Ontario
Both Quebec and Ontario were required by section 93 of the BNA Act to safeguard existing educational rights and privileges of the Protestant and Catholic minorities.
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.
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, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York.
www.hometowncanada.com /on   (2055 words)

  
 Scarborough Bluffs - Definition, explanation
The Scarborough Bluffs are an escarpment in Scarborough, Ontario along the shoreline of Lake Ontario.
It was named after Scarborough, England by Elizabeth Simcoe, the wife of John Graves Simcoe, the first lieutenant governor of Upper Canada.
The bluffs along Scarborough's Lake Ontario shores reminded her of the limestone cliffs in Scarborough, England.
www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/s/sc/scarborough_bluffs.php   (426 words)

  
 Sportsman's Resource - Ontario Fishing Web Sites
Ontario's towns along the shores of the Great Lakes offer access to charter boats whose captains consistently provide their customers with exciting salmon, steelhead, and trout fishing.
Ontario fishing guides are available on highly productive waters such the Ottawa River, Grand River, Lake St. Clair, Lake Nipissing, and Georgian Bay to bring you exciting fishing opportunities for walleye, bass, northern pike, muskellunge, crappie, and trout.
Ontario also has numerous bait, tackle, and fly shops that have all the gear, services, and knowledge of the area to ensure you of a successful fishing trip.
www.sportsmansresource.com /flocalxxontario.htm   (549 words)

  
 Toronto, Ontario:   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
It 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.
The Ontario Legislative Building is the standing symbol of Toronto being the seat of government in Ontario.
The University of Toronto, established in 1827, is the oldest university in the province of Ontario and a leading public research institution.
winelib.com /wiki/Toronto,_Ontario   (2618 words)

  
 Costas Manios runs in Scarborough Centre
Among fierce battles being waged in ridings for the Oct. 2 provincial election vote, none is as intense as the race to represent Scarborough Centre.
Manios not only enters the Scarborough Centre election race with the "unanimous" support of the riding’s Association, but his hard work over the years has earned him strong support among voters from a wide spectrum, including many community leaders and cultural organizations.
The independent carrying the flag in the Scarborough Centre race is a David facing off Goliath on Oct. 2.
www.canadafreepress.com /2003/main091503.htm   (873 words)

  
 Scarborough Walk Of Fame
Scarborough born and raised, Vicky Sunohara, is a veteran and highly respected member of the Canadian Women's Olympic Hockey Team.
McCarthy designed Scarborough's flag; was a founding member of the Scarborough Arts Council; is a recipient of Scarborough's Civic Award of Merit; is the namesake of Scarborough's Doris McCarthy Trail; and, was the inspiration for an enormous piece of public art by the lakeside.
Scarborough born scientist, Dr. Charles C. Macklin was an internationally recognized authority in the field of pulmonary histology, physiology and pathology.
www.standupscarborough.ca /walk/inductees.htm   (1721 words)

  
 Ontario (Canada)
The flag of Ontario was established 'An Act to provide a Provincial Flag for Ontario (The Flag Act 1965)', which "assented to" on 14 April, received Royal Approval on 11 May, proclaimed on 13 May (published in 'The Ontario Gazette of 15th May) and came into effect on 21 May 1965.
The flag used by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario (LAO) is derived from the Coat of Arms of the LAO and as far as I am able to assess, it is very close to being a banner of arms.
The police flag is flown in third position at their headquarters, preceded by the Canadian national flag and the provincial flag of Ontario.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/ca-on.html   (1423 words)

  
 Ontario close to recapturing Canada Games flag
 Ontario's rowing teams paddled up the river and brought home a harvest of new medals, finishing first in the overall competitions.
In the men's quad finals, it was gold again for Ontario, as Mark Scott, Matthew Swick and Andrew Wieler of St. Catharines and Rodney Bierhuizen of Vineland Station stroked ten seconds faster than the runners-up from Saskatchewan.
Ontario finished with a record of two wins, one loss and two ties, good for seventh place.
www.canoe.ca /97CanadaGames/aug22_ontario.html   (681 words)

  
 How green is my city   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
I spent seven days walking through Scarborough, arguably one of the most culturally diverse places on the planet.
What struck me the most about Scarborough was the lush greenery it holds.
In fact, I am going to go out on a limb here and predict that, in 30 years, Scarborough will be the exclusive destination to live in Greater Toronto.
www.canada.com /nationalpost/story.html?id=205fed78-d935-4053-b12d-a8dda11462f2&k=68634   (1140 words)

  
 Flag of Scarborough, Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Flag of the City of Scarborough, Ontario was officially dedicated on August 19, 1969 by then-Mayor Albert Campbell at a special ceremony in Thomson Memorial Park.
A highly stylized representation of the Scarborough Bluffs and Lake Ontario are in blue on the left and bottom of the flag.
The background is white, with the red Maple Leaf of the Flag of Canada near the centre of the otherwise void area.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flag_of_Scarborough,_Ontario   (149 words)

  
 Review of Flag Burning by Sheldon Ungar - JCJPC, Volume 8, Issue 2
Is the American flag "nothing but a piece of cotton with a little bit of paint," or is it a sacred object whose desecration justifies mob action and criminalization by the state?
In the post-Civil War era, the flag becomes an object of veneration as it is aligned with elements of the American civil religion and propelled by social movements that mount flag protection campaigns.
Thus, Welch talks about the "authoritarian aesthetic" and the ironic nature of social control, where flag desecrators only really succeed when they are punished and embrace their penalty as a badge of honor.
www.albany.edu /scj/jcjpc/vol8is2/ungar.html   (969 words)

  
 List of Canadian flags - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Flag of Whitehorse, Yukon, the capital of the Yukon Territory.
FLAG: The city's new flag combines the principal colours of the shield and key elements from the coat of arms in a dramatic composition.
This flag is seen at the municipal offices of the district of Pitt Meadows, and is based on the city coat of arms.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_Canadian_flags   (1942 words)

  
 Ontario (Canada)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The flag used by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario (LAO) is derived from the Coat of Arms of the LAO and as far as I am able to assess, it is very close to being a banner of arms.
(4) The device of the crossed maces with the Ontario provincial crest superimposed upon it is centred in the middle of the flag and the mace on the left is of a different design at both the top and the bottom to that on the right.
There are two sets of three flags on the outside of the building and two sets of three flags inside the chamber, on the wall behind the Speaker's chair (the LAO web site, incidentally, incorrectly describes the carving behind the Speaker's chair as "the British Royal Standard").
flagspot.net /flags/ca-on.html   (1255 words)

  
 Canadian Flag | Flag of Canada | Canadian Flag Picture
The official ceremony inaugurating the new Canadian flag was held on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on February 15, 1965, with Governor General Georges Vanier, Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, the members of the Cabinet and thousands of Canadians in attendance.
Matheson, a Member of Parliament from Ontario, was perhaps one of the strongest supporters of a new flag and played a key advisory role.
Stanley was Dean of Arts at the Royal Military College in Kingston, and brought to the attention of the committee the fact that the Commandant's flag at the College -- an emblem, i.e.
www.torontoharbour.com /canadian-flag.php   (669 words)

  
 NEO-FASCISTS DEFEATED IN ONTARIO ELECTION   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The rally was organized by the Heritage Front, and Fromm's audience repeatedly gave the fascist salute and shouted "Seig heil." A Nazi swastika flag stood behind the podium.
And while the number of people turning out to vote for school board trustees is traditionally quite low, the fact that more than one in ten saw fit to cast a ballot for a fascist is extremely disturbing.
What these figures indicate is that the extreme-right is having real success in reaching out to large number of people, and that they are being equally successful in mainstreaming their ideology.
bethuneinstitute.org /documents/ontario.html   (762 words)

  
 Scarborough East
In fact, (former Liberal MPP Frank) Faubert said, the one Scarborough Tory with the best chance of retaining his seat is Steve Gilchrest, running in Scarborough East..."
Of all the PC candidates in Ontario who could or might not win, Gilchrist's arrogant style and habit of saying the wrong things at the wrong time will get him in big trouble here.
Local gossip has it that Gilchrist almost got into a punch up with a man and his wife on their own door step.
www.electionprediction.org /1999_ontario/toronto/scarborough-east.html   (597 words)

  
 University of Toronto Varsity Blues 1995-96
She is currently a policy adviser in the Housing Policy Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
She was a member off her school's volleyball, track, basketball, and flag football teams, and won 6 MVP awards.
Hailing from Wikwemikong, Ontario, Jeanette is an aboriginal (Odawa/Pottowatomi) of the Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve.
www.dgp.toronto.edu /people/vv1/VB9596/blues.html   (2862 words)

  
 Flag Raiders Nov. 1st, 2003 - Airsoft Canada
I know the super 9 pro is like the worst sniper rifle you can get but Ive had it for a year now with no problems so far.
Anyway I was wondering if I could just hook up with you guys or anyone else on this board for that matter, when you go to flag raiders.
Check the games section, thats were all the games will be posted.
www.airsoftcanada.com /showthread.php?t=2671   (246 words)

  
 Gary & Ray Ellis Fallen Flags
This is an Atomic Mack, taken at Belleville, Ontario in June, 1998.
This is a Volvo for Knightline Transport from Windsor, Nova Scotia.
Network, from Mississauga, Ontario, was bought out by Travellers Transportation in September 2003.
www.hankstruckpictures.com /ellis_f_flags.htm   (411 words)

  
 Spike2000.com What's New?
The museum is located in Thomson Memorial Park in Scarborough, Ontario Canada which is in the east end of Toronto.
I got to take a tour of some the pioneer houses that belonged to the first settlers of Scarborough.
The Union Jack was Canada's official flag until 1965 when they introduced the current maple leaf flag.
www.spike2000.com /whatsnew/awesomestuff/pioneers   (350 words)

  
 Sportsman's Resource - Ontario Charter Fishing Boats
Ontario offers excellent freshwater fishing on four of the five Great Lakes, and there are many charter fishing boats that are available to take advantage of the wonderful fishing opportunities that these four Great Lakes provide.
Charter fishing boats are available for fantastic fishing on Lake Ontario from the communities of Kingston, Port Credit, Port Hope, Toronto, Cobourg, and Gloucester.
The captains of these charter fishing boats consistently provide their clients with outstanding action for salmon, steelhead, brown trout, and lake trout.
www.sportsmansresource.com /fchartersxxontario.htm   (208 words)

  
 City of Toronto: Toronto Protocol Services, City of Toronto Coat of Arms
The formation of the amalgamated City of Toronto, made up of the former cities of Etobicoke, York, North York, Scarborough, Toronto, the Borough of East York and the Metro level of government in 1997, necessitated the creation of a new Coat of Arms
The dark colour brown represents the colour of the earth.
It is hanging on the collar of the bear in the gold hexagon shape.
www.toronto.ca /protocol/coatofarms.htm   (596 words)

  
 NOW: Pissing off Dalton, Aug 28 - Sep 3, 2003
He's been around Scarborough politics for years – learning the game at the knee of Frank Faubert when the late Scarberian mayor was still a Grit MPP at Queen's Park.
Alvin Curling and Gerry Phillips – the two Liberals currently representing Scarborough Rouge River and Scarborough Agincourt have also endorsed Hall, and she returned the favour by recently joining Maryanne Chambers, the Grit candidate running against Tory Steve Gilchrist in Scarborough East, to meet and greet potential voters at the Guildwood GO station.
With Manios still very much in control of the Scarborough Centre Liberal riding association, the anointed candidate is having trouble getting his hands on the money needed for campaign preparations.
www.nowtoronto.com /issues/2003-08-28/news_story6.php   (896 words)

  
 Ontario Real Estate Listings - Ontario Homes For Sale By Owner
Spacious main floor with sunfilled kitchen and family room opening to large terrace that includes a gas hookup for ba...
Located in family orientated neighbourhood, this home is perfect for a young family, or for first time home buyers.
Ontario New Listings - all new listings (listings that are less than 30 days old)
ontario.propertysold.ca   (701 words)

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