Flag Half-Masting Notices

Notice of half-masting: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Masting period: From sunrise to sunset on September 30, 2025.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house and the flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across the country, including the Peace Tower in Ottawa.

Additional details:

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 11), the flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across the country, including the Peace Tower in Ottawa will be flown at half-mast on this day.

Notice of half-masting: Police and Peace Officers' National Memorial Day

Masting period: From sunrise to sunset on September 28, 2025.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house and the flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across the country, including the Peace Tower in Ottawa.

Additional details:

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 11), the flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across the country, including the Peace Tower in Ottawa will be flown at half-mast on this day.

Notice of half-masting: Day of the Memorial Service for Bear River Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary/Associate Member Kristen Gunn

Masting period: From sunrise to sunset on September 20, 2025.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Notice of half-masting: Firefighters' National Memorial Day

Masting period: From sunrise to sunset on September 14, 2025.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house and the flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across Canada, including the Peace Tower in Ottawa.

Additional details:

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 11), the flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across Canada including the Peace Tower in Ottawa will be flown at half-mast on this day.

Notice of half-masting: In memory of Charlie Kirk

Masting period: From September 10, 2025, until sunset on September 14, 2025.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Notice of half-masting: World Suicide Prevention Day: In memory of those who have died by suicide 

Masting period: From sunrise to sunset on September 10, 2025.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Notice of half-masting: In Memory of Judge Frank Caprio of Rhode Island, USA, who passed away on August 20, 2025

Masting period: From sunrise to sunset on Thursday, August 21, 2025.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Notice of half-masting: In Memory of Bear River Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary/Associate Member Kristen Gunn

Masting period: From July 30, 2025, until sunset on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Notice of half-masting: In Memory of Bear River Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary/Associate Member Kristen Gunn

Masting period: From July 30, 2025, until sunset on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Updated Notice of half-masting: Death of Brian & Judy Trimper, who passed away on July 1, 2025

Masting period: From July 2, 2025, until sunset on July 7, 2025.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Notice of half-masting: Death of actor Rick Hurst, who passed away on June 26, 2025

Masting period: From June 27, 2025, until sunset on June 28, 2025

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Notice of half-masting: National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism

Masting period: From sunrise to sunset on June 23, 2025

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house, The Peace Tower in Ottawa and on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across the country

Additional details:

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 11), the flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across Canada including the Peace Tower in Ottawa will be flown at half-mast on this day.

Updated Notice of half-masting: In Commemoration of the Victims of the Plane Crash in India

Masting period: From now until sunset on Friday, June 13, 2025.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Notice of half-masting: Death of Canadian Astronaut Marc Garneau

Masting period: From now until sunset on Friday, June 6, 2025.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Flags were flown at full mast throughout the entirety of May 2025. No half-masting was observed.

Notice of half-masting: In memory of the victims of the tragedy that occurred at the Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver, BC

Masting period: From now until sunset on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

Masting location(s): Flags at The Flag Guy's house will be at half-mast, as well as the flag on the Bear River Waterfront in the town of Bear River, NS, except for the Poilievre flag at The Flag Guy's house, which will remain at full-mast.

Notice of half-masting: Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace (Workers' Mourning Day)

Masting period: From sunrise to sunset on Monday, April 28, 2025.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house and the flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across Canada including the Peace Tower in Ottawa

Additional details:

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 11), the flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across Canada including the Peace Tower in Ottawa will be flown at half-mast on this day.

Notice of half-masting: Death of the late Pope Francis

Masting period: From April 22, 2025 until sunset on April 26, 2025

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house and all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across Canada, including the Peace Tower in Ottawa

Additional details:

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 16), the flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across Canada, including the Peace Tower in Ottawa, will fly at half-mast until the day of the funeral of the late Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025.

Notice of half-masting: Commemoration of the anniversary of the tragic events in Nova Scotia in 2020

Masting period: From sunrise on Friday, April 18, 2025, to sunset on Saturday, April 19, 2025

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house

Notice of half-masting: In honor of the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ on Good Friday

Masting period: From sunrise to sunset on Friday, April 18, 2025

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Updated Notice of half-masting: Death of the late Krystal Peck.

Masting period: From now until sunset on Friday, March 7, 2025, and again on Saturday, April 12, 2025, the day of the memorial service.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Notice of half-masting: In Memory of Bear River First Nation Elder Agnes Potter

Masting period: From sunrise to sunset on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house and the flag on the Bear River Waterfront flagpole in Bear River, NS.

Additional details:

The day of the funeral service.

Notice of half-masting: Death of Bear River First Nation Elder Agnes Potter

Masting period: From now until sunset on Saturday, March 29, 2025

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Notice of half-masting: The day of the funeral service for the late Marie Boudreau

Masting period: From sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Updated Notice of half-masting: Death of the late Krystal Peck.

Masting period: From now until sunset on Friday, March 7, 2025, and again on Saturday, April 12, 2025, the day of the memorial service.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Notice of half-masting: Death Anniversary for Joshua Levi Peck, who passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020.

Masting period: From sunrise to sunset on Sunday, February 9, 2025.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Notice of half-masting: In Memory of the Victims of the Recent Tragic Events in Washington, DC and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

Masting period: From sunrise on Saturday, February 1, 2025, until sunset on Sunday, February 2, 2025.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Notice of half-masting: In Memory of Retired Lawrencetown Fire Dept. Firefighter Frankie Longley.

Masting period: From sunrise to sunset on Saturday, February 1, 2025.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Updated Notice of half-masting: Death of the late Timothy Mackenzie.

Masting period: From now until sunset on Friday, January 24, 2025, the day of the funeral.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Additional details:

To add; on the day of the funeral on Friday, January 24, 2025, the Christian flag will also be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset in memory of the late Timothy Mackenzie.

Notice of half-masting: The Celebration of Life for the late Richard E. Parry, who passed away on November 18, 2024.

Masting period: From sunrise to sunset on Saturday, January 18, 2025.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Notice of half-masting: Death of James Earl Carter, Jr., former President of the United States of America

Masting period: From sunrise to sunset on the day of the state funeral, Thursday, January 9, 2025.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Additional details:

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 16)

Notice of half-masting: Death of the late Keith Amero.

Masting period: From Wednesday, December 18, to sunset on Friday, December 20, 2024.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Notice of half-masting: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Masting period: From sunrise to sunset on December 6, 2024.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house and all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across the country, including the Peace Tower in Ottawa.

Additional details:

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 11).

December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women in Canada. Established in 1991 by the Parliament of Canada, this day marks the anniversary of the murders in 1989 of 14 young women at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal. They died because they were women. The day serves as a reminder of the ongoing issue of violence against women in Canada and aims to raise awareness about gender-based violence. It encourages reflection on the impact of violence against women and promotes action to prevent it. Many organizations and communities hold events, vigils, and educational activities to honor the victims and advocate for change. It's an important day for raising awareness and fostering discussions about the need for action to end violence against women in all forms.   

Notice of half-masting: Remembrance Day

Masting period: From sunrise to sunset on November 11, 2024.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house and all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across the country, including the Peace Tower in Ottawa.

Additional details:

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 11).

Additionally, when half-masting occurs at the National War Memorial or a place where a commemorative service/event is being held, the half-masting can occur at 11:00 a.m. (or according to the prescribed order of service) until sunset.

Updated Notice of half-masting: Death of Anthony Amero, who passed away on October 29, 2024

Masting period: From now until sunset on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, the day of the funeral service.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Updated Notice of half-masting: Death of Anthony Amero, who passed away on October 29, 2024

Masting period: From now until sunset on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, the day of the funeral service.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Updated Notice of half-masting: In Memory of Dr. Roy Harding

Masting period: From now until sunset on Saturday, October 12, 2024.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Additional details: 

To add, flags will remain at half-mast until sunset on Saturday, October 12, 2024, the day of the memorial service for the late Dr. Roy Harding, who passed away on October 4, 2024.

Updated Notice of half-masting: 1-Year Anniversary of the Israel/Hamas Conflict

Masting period: From sunrise to sunset on October 7, 2024.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Additional details:

To add, the Israeli flag will also be flown at half-mast at The Flag Guy's house on this day.

Notice of half-masting: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Masting period: From sunrise to sunset on September 30, 2024.

Masting location(s): The Flag Guy's house and all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across the country, including the Peace Tower in Ottawa.

Additional details:

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 11).

Notice of half-masting: Police and Peace Officers' National Memorial Day

Masting period: From sunrise to sunset on September 29, 2024.

Masting location(s): The Flag Guy's house and all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across the country, including the Peace Tower in Ottawa.

Additional details:

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 11).

Updated Notice of half-masting: Recovery of Remains of the Missing Diver in the St. Mary's Bay, Digby County, N.S., who was a Volunteer Firefighter.

Masting period: From now until sunrise on September 12, 2024.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Additional details:

This is an additional half-masting after the first half-masting which was active until sunset on September 5, 2024.

Notice of half-masting: To Mark the 23rd Anniversary of the Tragic Events in New York City, U.S. on 9/11/2001

Masting period: From sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Notice of half-masting: In memory of all those who have taken their lives as a result of mental illness and to raise awareness for the World Suicide Prevention Day.

Masting period: From sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Notice of half-masting: Firefighters' National Memorial Day

Masting period: From sunrise to sunset on Sunday, September 8, 2024

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house and the flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across Canada including the Peace Tower in Ottawa.

Notice of half-masting: Out of respect for the victim of the recent water rescue outside of Weymouth, Nova Scotia

Masting period: From now until sunset on Thursday, September 5, 2024

Masting location(s): The flag on the Internal flagpole at The Flag Guy's house, all other flags remain at full-mast.

Notice of half-masting: In Memory of Power Line Technician Calvin Higgins, who passed away on July 30, 2024

Masting period: From sunrise to sunset on Saturday, August 31, 2024.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Updated Notice of half-masting: The Day of the Memorial Service for the late Cathy Jubin

Masting period: From sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Updated Notice of half-masting: Death of Power Line Technician Calvin Higgins

Masting period: From now until sunset on Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Updated Notice of half-masting: In Memory of Tracy Amero

Masting period: From now until sunset on Thursday, August 1, 2024, the day of the funeral service.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Updated Notice of half-masting: Death of Power Line Technician Calvin Higgins

Masting period: From now until sunset on Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Updated Notice of half-masting: In Memory of Tracy Amero

Masting period: From now until sunset on Thursday, August 1, 2024, the day of the funeral service.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Updated Notice of half-masting: Death of Former Fire Chief of Buffalo Township, Pennsylvania, United States Corey Comperatore.

Masting period: From now until sunset on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Updated Notice of half-masting: Death of Bear River Fire Dept Ladies Auxiliary Member Phyllis Read

Masting period: From now until 1500 hrs on the day of the funeral service, Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Notice of half-masting: In Memory of Bear River Fire Dept. Associate Member Shellie Maguire

Masting period: From sunrise to sunset on Sunday, July 7th, 2024.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Notice of half-masting: In Memory of Edna Everett

Masting period: From now until sunset on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Notice of half-masting: In Memory of Gerry Chute

Masting period: From sunrise to sunset on Sunday, June 23, 2024.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house.

Additional details:

The day of the funeral service for the late Gerry Chute, who passed away on June 16, 2024.

Notice of half-masting: National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism

Masting period: From sunrise to sunset on Sunday, June 23, 2024.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house and all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in Canada including the Peace Tower.

Additional details:

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 11).

Updated Notice of half-masting: The Day of the Funeral Service for the late Former Plympton/Gilberts Cove Fire Chief Robert (Bob) Sweeney

Masting period: From sunrise to sunset on Saturday, June 15, 2024.

Masting location(s): All flags at The Flag Guy's house, along with the fallen Canadian firefighter flag.