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Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Flag
June 20, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 286
Arms of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Toronto Chapter, also known as ASHRAE Toronto ChapterBlazonPer bend sinister Gules and Azure a serpent embowed in bend sinister forming an infinity symbol, its head in chief and biting its tail Or; SymbolismThe red and blue sections symbolize heat and cold respectively. The curled serpent evokes coils associated with heating and cooling, and therefore symbolizes the constant healthy circulation of air and temperature. The two loops of the serpent represent the rings that are symbols of the professions of the engineers and the technologists who are members of the organization. |
CrestBlazonAn opened scotch pine cone per pale Gules and Azure on a rocky base proper; SymbolismThe scotch pine cone relates to the extensive territory of the Toronto Branch, extending into Northern Ontario. It also evokes heat and cold, as its scales open when exposed either to the intense heat of a fire or to extreme winter cold. |
SupportersBlazonTwo bees close Or and Sable; SymbolismThe bees symbolize thermo-regulation as they cool their hive and use heat for protection. |
Flag of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Toronto Chapter, also known as ASHRAE Toronto ChapterBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterMelissa Aberin CalligrapherKathy Feig Recipient TypeCivil Institution |