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Vancouver, British Columbia
Grant of Arms
November 15, 1994
Vol. II, p. 364
Arms of Victor George Peter IrvingBlazonArgent on a chevron Azure voided Or between three holly leaves Vert a chevronel Gules; |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet érablé Gules a demi polar bear Argent gorged with a collar of holly leaves Vert holding between its forepaws a compass rose Or; |
MottoBlazonFIRMUS CONTRA VENTOS. This Latin phrase means "Firm against the winds". |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on April 22, 1995 in Volume 129, page 1190 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterJoan Bouwmeester CalligrapherJoan Bouwmeester Recipient TypeIndividual |