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The article discusses the practice of burying worn-out Canadian flags at Oliver's Funeral Home in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Topics explored include the attendance of city officials, retired soldiers, and religious leaders at flag funerals, the compliance of the region to protocols for proper flag disposal, and the symbolism of the Canadian flag for soldiers and Indigenous peoples in the region.

The article profiles Oakville, Ontario high school teacher Dave Suchanek and his efforts to change the slogan on the Canadian Coat of Arms from "A mari usque ad Mare ("from sea to sea") to "A Mari usque ad Mare usque ad Mare" ("from sea to sea to sea) to honor northern Canadians. It goes on to describe how Suchanek has adopted the costumed persona of "Flag Man" to replace deteriorated flags across Canada.

The author comments on Canadian Member of the Parliament (MP) Mauril Bélanger's proposed bill to change a line in the country's national anthem that includes the word, sons. Topics discussed include the controversy over former Prime Minister Lester Pearson's resolution to change the national flag of Canada and the history of change of the English version of the anthem.

Discusses the patriotism and celebration of sports fans in Montreal, Quebec, following the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. View that the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. (CBC) ignored Quebec when covering the response of fans to the Games; Outlook for national unity in the country; How the Maple Leaf flag was waved in Quebec, but not the fleur-de-lys flag; Topic of separatism.

Offers reflections by Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's parliamentary radio reporter Tom Earle, on the 1964-65 debate over changing the Canadian flag from the Red Ensign to the Maple Leaf. Opposition to the idea from some political leaders; The February 15, 1965 Parliament Hill ceremony to replace the flag.

The article focuses on the fiftieth anniversary of the Canadian flag, designed by Jacques St-Cyr in 1964. Topics include former Canadian Prime Minister Lester Pearson and his request for a flag design in 1963, the work of John Matheson and George Stanley on the creation of the flag, and why the maple leaf was chosen as the symbol of Canada.

Four quizzes are presented on a variety of topics including which planet is closest to Earth, what U.S. state has the smallest population, which country has had the most flags since 1901, and which character is the head of Hogwarts at the end of the novel "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows."

The article presents news briefs about Canadian politicians. The number of eyeglasses which Bev Oda, Canada's Minister of International Cooperation, owns is mentioned. A flag created by political candidate Frank Valeriote is discussed. Comments made by Legislator Stéphane Dion on the television program "Michael Coren Show" are mentioned.

The article lists various comebacks prominent in the news in 2005. Among the lucky survivors are Kate Moss, who graced the cover of "Vanity Fair" after her cocaine addiction scandal, Robert Milton, CEO of the once bankrupt Air Canada, pirates, who can be seen in the theater in the form of Johnny Depp or in real life off the coast of Somalia, 42-year-old quarterback Damon Allen, and the return of the first Canadian flag.

Presents news briefs about people as of February 28, 2005. Description of the Canadian flag, which turned 40 years old, and the celebration which was attended by John Matheson, who headed the parliamentary committee that selected the flag's design; Description of the Vega family, refugees from Columbia who sought sanctuary in a church in Ottawa after being denied refugee status in Canada.

This article presents comments from the editor about Newfoundland and those who live there. You have to be tough to endure Newfoundland's weather -- so one cliché absolutely does ring true. Newfoundlanders used to be the first to make fun of themselves, and were happy to have the rest of the country laugh with them. Now that's changed, since Premier Danny Williams sparked a tiff with the federal government and many other Canadians when he hauled down the country's flag from provincial government buildings on Dec. 22. Outside of the province, there's a new sourness in some places, a feeling that Newfoundlanders should be bound to eternal silence by gratitude over the equalization payments they've received over the years. Pulling the Canadian flag down was, to a point Danny Williams may not have fully considered, an act that insulted all Canadians, not just the federal government. As Richard Gwyn wrote last week, what's really at issue is the survival of rural Newfoundland, which is "the crucible and cradle of its poetry, its songs, its stories, its tragedies, its passions, its beauties."

Presents news briefs on Canadian happenings. Newfoundland flag lap which is ongoing between Premier Danny Williams and PM Paul Martin which has resulted in a new fashion line called Unabashedly Canadian by Marie Routhier; Crowds which gathered to see a tiny carved ivory pomegranate said to be from King Solomon's temple.

This article focuses on current events as of January 10, 2005. New Harry Potter book tops Amazon.com's bestseller list--six months before release. In age when real demons plant bombs for the unsuspecting, and disasters abound, such craving for the innocence of magic? Fiscal crunch has John Steinbeck's California hometown closing its libraries. Silly Newfoundland flag flap now has cities joining in. Canuck tough guy gets conditional discharge for infamous sucker punch.

Discusses the display of flags while traveling abroad. Experience of the author in traveling as a Canadian; How many Canadian foreigners display the Canadian flag to show that they are not American; Interaction of the author with other travelers on the issue of flags; Assertion that displaying an American flag could provoke violence in others, as a result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States.

Reports on the decision made in Mississippi to keep the Confederate battle cross on its state flag. Offense taken at the symbol by African Americans; Possibility that the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will institute a tourist and investment boycott in protest to the decision; How Mississippi is the only southern state to still include the symbol as an official emblem.

Reports on the public reaction to comments made by Bernard Landry, candidate for premier of Quebec, regarding flying the Canadian flag in Quebec. Condemnation of his comments by both nationalists and separatists; Mention of comments made by Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Stephane Dion concerning Canadian Alliance Leader Stockwell Day and his role in western separatism.

Presents Canadian news briefs as of August 28, 2000. Discussion of a ceremony naming the flag-bearer for the Canadian Olympic team which was televised from a clothing store; The National Hockey League's (NHLs) decision to sue the Canadian Wildlife Federation.

Discusses the byline of Donovan Bailey appearing in the 'Globe and Mail,' which cites reasons for turning down the chance to carry the Canadian flag at the opening ceremonies in Sydney, Australia. Choice of kayaker Caroline Brunet to carry the flag; Reaction of athletes and Canadian Olympic Association officials to the comments made by Donovan Bailey; Regrets of Brad Robins, writer of the column, for his choice of words, which appeared to undermine the honor of Brunet.

Discusses efforts by Lester Bowles Pearson to create a Canadian flag. The debate that erupted over the flag; The three design choices that were considered; The adoption of the flag design in 1965.

Opinion. American columnist Fred Bruning argues against the proposed flag-burning amendment. He contends that a constitutional ban of flag-burning would jeopardize the rights the flag represents. Examines President George Bush's political motives for supporting the amendment.

Discusses the 25th anniversary celebration of Canada's Maple Leaf flag. Looks back at the debate over the new flag's design. Canadian unity and nationalism; Quebec separatism.

Mentions the efforts of three protesters who fly the Canadian flag every day in front of Quebec City Hall in Quebec. Reasons why Pierre Roy, Raymond Carrier and Jos Bilocq are staging the protest; Quebec City Mayor Jean-Paul L'Allier's decision to order the flag removed from the central flagpole in June 1990.

Reports on the decision by Canadian Heritage Minister Sheila Copps to distribute free Canadian flags to the citizens of Canada.

Discusses how the Canadian flag, born in controversy 30 years ago, continued to generate controversy on its anniversary in February 1995. Charges by Bernard Landry, Quebec's vice-premier, that the federal government was using the anniversary to launch pro-federalist propaganda against the sovereignty referendum.

Looks back to February 15, 1965, when the new Canadian Maple Leaf flag first flew from the Peace Tower. Raucous debate over the flag in Parliament; Increasingly dramatic French presence in national life; How Quebec, as well as the rest of Canada, has grown since then.

Discusses how Canada's new maple leaf flag was hoisted for the first time on February 15, 1965. Details on the debate that preceded the official unfurling, one of the bitterest ever to rage in Ottawa and across Canada. INSET: Pop movies (top movies in Canada for week ending Feb. 9, 1995).