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HAMILTON-WENTWORTH
Province : Ontario
Incoporated into : 2001 Hamilton
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on September 15th, 1974.
The arms show on the shield symbols for the local economy; a boat for the steel industry, wheat for agriculture, as well as a harp as a symbol for the musical activities, a torch for sports and a gun for the local history (Battle of Stoney Creek).
The crest shows a beaver for Canada and a book for education.The supporters are United Empire Loyalists and represent the early settlers. Literature : Information provided by the City of Hamilton/Region of Hamilton-Wentworth