But the Red Ensign, a variation of which Canadian troops fought under in both world wars, has recently taken on a darker symbolism, adopted as Canada’s equivalent of the Confederate flag by some ...

The new Canadian Naval Ensign will become the flag under which our Navy will defend Canada's interests at home and abroad." "The men and women of the Royal Canadian Navy can be proud to serve ...

"Nothing should be flying above Parliament besides the Canadian red maple leaf flag." This one does look ... gives it away as the Red Ensign again: Frightened Americans used to look for Soviet ...

The flag Michael Levenston plans to fly ... anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands by Canadian troops, Levenston held the Red Ensign with care. Like many Canadians, Levenston has felt ...

which is held annually to mark the first time the red and white maple leaf flag was raised on Parliament Hill on Feb. 15, 1965, replacing the Canadian Red Ensign. Hobson believes Winnipeggers are ...

Enlarge image (new window) The Canadian Red Ensign was replaced as Canada's official flag in 1965 after much debate. (Dave Chidley/The Canadian Press) Photo: (Dave Chidley/The Canadian Press ...

Royal Canadian Artillery Museum director Andrew Oakden holds up one of three photos taken on Feb. 15, 1965 in Brandon at the CFB Shilo park that show the lowering of the former Red Ensign flag ...