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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ClARINGTON
REPORT
Meeting:
General Purpose and Administration Committee
Monday, June 19, 2000
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File #
Date:
CD-27-00
Report #:
By-law #
Subject:
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON'S COAT OF ARMS
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report CD-2 7-00 be received;
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THAT the current coat of arms of the Municipality of Clarington be modified by
adding a collar to the white horses, such collar to include a trillium and an apple
blossom; and
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3. THAT the Municipal Clerk proceed with the process of having the coat of arms
granted by the Chief Herald of Canada.
BACKGROUND AND COMMENT:
In July 1999, Council considered Report CD-24-99 which authorized the Municipal Clerk
to proceed with the process of registering the municipality's coat of arms with the Chief
Herald of Canada.
Since that time, meetings and discussions have been ongoing with Robert Watt, Chief
Herald of Canada and Walter Borosa of C & B Associates regarding the process of
registration.
Mr. Watt has explained that registration is a term used for a limited and very specific set of
circumstances, where a corporation or individual has been granted a coat of arms under
the pre-1988 system from either london, England or Edinburgh. In such cases, the coat of
arms is patriated to Canada and brought into the national heraldic system via a special
registration Patent. A recent local example was the registration of the coat of arms of the
Regional Municipality of Durham, originally granted in 1975. In all other cases, including
Ajax, Whitby and Clarington, the arms must be granted for the first time.
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Clarington, however, is in the fortunate position of having, as its current emblem, a symbol
designed by lionel Furze, who understands the particular rules of heraldic art quite well.
With one modification, and some restyling of elements in the official colour painting
which would appear on the Patent, Mr. Watt would be able to grant the Corporation the
present symbol. The addition required would be to the necks of the horses since plain
white horses have already been granted. In heraldry, two corporations or two persons
cannot be granted precisely the same symbol, as one of the main purposes of heraldry is
to distinguish one grantee or corporation from another.
It is recommended, therefore, that the emblem which the municipality is presently using be
modified by including a collar on the necks of the horses and that the collar include a
trillium (the Provincial flower which is already depicted on the grass compartment of the
accessories) and an apple blossom which is representative of the Municipality of
Clarington.
For information, I have attached a copy of the emblem, together with a description of the
elements contained within it.
Respectfully submitted,
Reviewed by,
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H Fr lin Wu, M.C.I.P., R.P.P.,
o Chief Administrative Officer
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A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ARMS
OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
(FORMERL Y THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE)
Incorporating the following:
Township of Darlington, Township of Clarke, Town of Bowmanville, Village of
Newcastle and the Police Village of Orono.
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THE ARMS
The Shield
In the first quarter, the TREE represents forestry, particularly in reference to the Pine
Ridge Region and the goverrunent tree nurseries in Orono. The abundance of an
available lumber supply in the vicinity was an important factor in the early settling of the
Newcastle area.
In the second quarter, the MILLSTONE (as seen in front of the Orono museum)
represents a facet of the industry of the pioneers who developed the area now known as
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington. The many grist mills dotting the
countryside offered life itself to the pioneers in those early days of development.
In the third quarter, the ATOMIC ENGERY SIGN, symbolizes future industrial
expansion and in particular the establishment of a nuclear plant in the area.
Shown in the forth quarter are THREE LAKE ONTARIO SALMON depicting the area's
wildlife heritage in streams such as Wilmot's Creek in Newcastle which includes the
famous fish hatchery. The waters of Lake Ontario were once abounding with this native
fish. Recently a restocking process has re-introduced salmon to Lake Ontario west of
Toronto.
THE CREST
First, the PLOUGH, characteristic of our agricultural area. The plough, of course, also
symbolizes a part of our culture and heritage. The pioneers cleared and cultivated the
plains of this part of Ontario to a highly developed agricultural region. The plough
symbolizes also this aspect of manufacturing within the Newcastle boundaries. (The
G.H. Linton Plough Factory, The Massey Company of Newcastle and the Bowmanville
Foundry Co. contribute to this industry).
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Next, the WHEAT SHEAF, which again symbolizes the agricultural aspect of our area's
economy and serves as a reminder also of the staple agricultural support of the earliest
settlers of this region.
Finally, the CARRIAGE WHEEL, representative of the chief industry supporting the
economy of the Region of Durham. (This symbol bears a special significance for this
area since the giant Canadian motor industry was nurtured from its small beginnings in
the McLaughlin Carriage Works at Enniskillen, near Tyrone).
ACCESSORIES TO THE ARMS
The Supporters
The chosen supporters are horses, which are in recognition of the major part that these
animals have played from the pioneer days to the present time. Encompassing all breeds
from farm horses to show horses such as the famous Hackneys of Waverley Stables.
On the grass compartment, the national flowers of the first settlers. English, Scottish and
Irish, along with the provincial flower of Ontario, representing the local native
inhabitants such as the Huron, Iroquois and Mississauga Indians.
At the base of the achievement is depicted Lake Ontario, representing transportation,
trade and commerce. This water constitutes the largest shoreline of all neighbouring
shorelines.
Lastly, the motto above the crest: "Wisdom, Knowledge and Trust."
(December 16, 1977)
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