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Scarborough, Ontario
Registration of Arms
September 15, 2025
Vol. VIII, p. 416
Arms of Centennial College of Applied Arts and TechnologyBlazonMurrey on a pale rayonné Argent the Canadian Centennial Symbol Murrey; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The Canadian Centennial Symbol refers to the name of the college, which was founded in 1966, the year before the centennial of Canada’s Confederation. Flames are often used as a symbol of education. Burgundy and white were then the college’s official colours. |
CrestBlazonTwo torches Murrey enflamed proper banded in chief and in base and joined by two chains the links thereof composed of pairs of letters C Or; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The torches represent knowledge, intelligence and truth, all values which a college seeks to emphasize. The chains embody collaboration and cooperation. |
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 the College of Arms, London. PainterArtist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeCivil Institution Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 15 December 1971. |