Flags
Flags are treated as important symbols. The act of half-masting is a dramatic visual statement that speaks to the sense of shared loss and sorrow.
Please refer to the Town's Flag Policy for complete information on Flags that are flown on Flagpoles on Town Property.
Half masts
The half-masting of flags is a well-known procedure to honour or express a collective sense of remembrance or sorrow.
In accordance with the Flag Policy, the Town will lower flags for the following occasions from sunrise to sunset:
| Date | Occasion |
|---|---|
| April 9 | National Day of Remembrance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge |
| April 28 | Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace (also known as National Day of Mourning) |
| June 23 | National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism |
| Second Sunday in September | Firefighter’s National Memorial Day |
| Last Sunday in September | Police and Peace Officers' National Memorial Day |
| September 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| November 11 | Remembrance Day |
| December 6 | National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women |
In Exceptional Circumstances, if approved by the Mayor (or in the Mayor's absence, the Deputy Mayor), in consultation with the Chief Administrative Officer, Flags may be lowered to Half-Mast for a duration deemed appropriate by the approver.
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