Mississauga: Couple asked to take down Canadian flag

A Mississauga couple were asked to take down the flag they have on a tree in the front yard of their home, for the past three years. It appears the flag has upset or "offended" someone.

"Rose Whittemann and Richard Field put up the flag about three years ago, but only recently received a message from the company that manages their housing complex, saying they would have to remove it.

"Our landlord received a letter claiming that we've either offended or upset somebody by having the flag," Whittemann said.

The company said if the couple did not remove the flag, maintenance workers would take it down and they would be charged a $200 fee. Whittemann and Field relented."

Source: CTV Toronto

I find it outrageous that someone can become upset, offended or in any way have their panties bunched up in a knot over our nations flag and an act of support and patriotism. I find it even more upsetting that this couple was bullied into taking it down and threatened with it's removal by maintenance workers at a charge of $200., if they didn't comply.

As an act of support, I would like to ask everyone to fly their Canadian flags and send us a picture of it to add to our Oh Canada album. Please include the city ( and other information you might want included e.g. photographer etc...)

Happy Canada Day

This house has come to be known as the "Canada House" and is located at 1004 Lincoln Ave in Windsor, Ontario. The home is owned by Dan Beaudoin who designed and painted the house himself. It is a great display of Canadian patriotism.

Video of "The Canada House" appeared in the online edition of the Windsor Star, June 30th, 2009. This man's house is incredible and a must see. Enjoy!

If you have photographs that showcase Canadian patriotism, we would love to include them in our gallery.