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Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Grant of Arms
February 15, 2016
Vol. VI, p. 586
Arms of Heather Love WhitehouseBlazonPer chevron Azure and Vert a chevron ensigned by a Latin cross all between in chief two lambs’ heads erased nimbed Argent and in base a trillium proper; SymbolismThe white colour and the shape of the chevron as a rooftop make a visual allusion to Mrs. Whitehouse’s surname. The white cross refers to her Christian faith as do the haloed lambs’ heads. The trillium represents her public service in Ontario, as well as her love of conservation of nature – trillium plants being found in wooded areas – as does the green and blue colouring of the shield. |
CrestBlazonA unicorn rampant Argent gorged of a collar Azure charged with three mullets Argent; SymbolismThe unicorn for Mrs. Whitehouse symbolizes strength, freedom, purity and creativity. The blue colour and the white stars are inspired by the flag of the United States of America, her birth country. |
MottoBlazonHERE AM I, SEND ME; SymbolismThis phrase from Isaiah 6:8 speaks of Mrs. Whitehouse’s willing service in Christian ministry. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 22, 2016 in Volume 150, page 3149 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |