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Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Flag
August 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 203
Arms of Blake Charles GoldringBlazonAzure five rings interlaced in annulus, on a chief Or a bee volant proper between two roses Gules seeded Or; SymbolismThe gold rings are a canting reference to Mr. Goldring’s surname. Their interlacing represents the bond unifying the members of his family, which is comprised of him, his wife, and their three daughters. They also allude to his many community involvements. The bee stands for ‘Be,’ the nickname of his wife Belinda. In addition, it represents Mr. Goldring’s industriousness. The roses symbolize his English heritage. |
CrestBlazonA demi-griffin Or charged on its flank with a Latin cross, grasping in its dexter claw a sword and in its sinister claw a torch enflamed Gules; SymbolismThe griffin, a mythical guardian of treasures, represents Mr. Goldring’s career in financial investments. The sword refers to his service with the Canadian Armed Forces and his appointment in 2011 as the first Honorary Colonel for the Canadian Army as a whole. The torch symbolizes enlightenment, hence the family’s involvement in education, starting with Mr. Goldring’s grandfather who was a director of education for a school board, and his own award of a degree of Doctor of Humane Letters. The cross represents his faith. |
MottoBlazonPRODESSE ET PROCEDERE; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “To serve and succeed.” |
Flag of Blake Charles GoldringBlazonA 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. PainterIlona Jurkiewicz CalligrapherKathy Feig Recipient TypeIndividual |