Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Canada’s National Flag

After Valentine’s Day, and just before Family Day, there is another great day to celebrate here in Canada. On February 15, 1965, Canada took a significant step in its history with the adoption of the national flag that today flies proudly in every corner of the country. Our BCN Heidi Echavarria spoke with the Co-chair at General Steward Branch four at the Royal Canadian Legion, Glenn Miller who explains more about the history of our flag.

Heidi Echavarria

Heidi was born in Bogota, Colombia and lived there until she was 18, then she moved to Caracas, Venezuela where she finished her bachelor's degree in journalism. Since 2010 she covered political issues related to the government of former president Hugo Chávez and his political opponents, management, death and transition to a new government. Likewise, Heidi did research, wrote chronicles, reports and news in the social, community, and cultural areas. In 2019, Heidi, along with her husband and three children, moved to Aurora, Ontario where she worked at Teen Challenge Canada. In September 2023, she moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Heidi also has a diploma in Addictions and Community Health. In 2024, she joined at Bridge City News team as a Video Journalist to produce a wide range of stories including those which are faith based glorifying Jesus Christ.

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