Raising new Canadian Flag over Chapleau Town Hall in Historic Ceremony on February 15, 1965 (VIDEO)

The new Canadian Flag was raised over the old Town Hall in Chapleau on February 15, 1965, when Lester B. Pearson was the prime minister of Canada. Mr. Pearson, represented the riding of Algoma East which included Chapleau.

Doug Greig, who made this historic video available commented: "Become lost in the memories as you watch Chapleau raise the Canadian flag for the very first time."

Doug added the following information: The 8mm flag video was originally taken by George Theriault and converted to a VHS tape. He then donated it to the museum and I found it buried in a box under a cupboard.I made it to a DVD to preserve it as it certainly is a golden keepsake.Stephen Lee put it on youtube and the quotes as well. Just wanted to let you know that George  done the original.The main thing is that we have it. Doug"

Thanks Doug!