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Deep River, Ontario
Registration of Arms and Badge
March 20, 2026
Vol. VIII, p. 485
Arms of James Lorne GrayBlazonBarry wavy Or and Sable a pile reversed throughout barry indented Gules and Or; SymbolismThe design represents a nuclear reactor. The wavy stripes allude to the water in a reactor core, into which the “pile” of uranium and other materials is immersed to create energy, illustrated here by the jagged pattern. The heraldic term for a triangular shape is “pile,” the same term used for early nuclear reactors such as the one at Chalk River, Ontario. The design thus marks Mr. Gray’s career in the field of nuclear energy with Chalk River Laboratories and as president of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited. |
CrestBlazonA garb Or bound by a band raguly and charged in base with two spur rowels Gules; SymbolismThe wheat symbolizes Manitoba and Saskatchewan, where Mr. Gray was born and educated. |
MottoBlazonSPICAE ET ATOMI VIRES CELANT; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Spikes and atoms conceal strengths.” |
Badge of James Lorne GrayBlazonA lozenge per fess barry indented Gules and Or and barry wavy Or and Sable dimidiating a maple leaf Or; SymbolismThe maple leaf represents Mr. Gray’s Canadian nationality. The patterned triangular shapes allude to the design of the Arms. |
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 TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 1 May 1975. |