Insignia

This issue of Insignia Insights highlights unique military hats of past and present. Forage caps, baseball style caps, sun hats and winter toques are just some items among the many uniform [...]

Seeing progress of science and medicine is a hopeful sign as we enter the second year living under a global health pandemic. Healing symbols worn on the uniforms of EMS paramedics and health care [...]

To know which leader is in charge, look for the largest headdress, tiara or crown. They are usually finely crafted from rare feathers, beads, or precious gold and jewels. Crowns are one of the [...]

Hallmarking is a word that has come to mean the essence of a brand, or signature of an individual. But hallmarks actually began as a fraud prevention tool in medieval times. Assuring royals they [...]

Peace and poppies are the sentiment and symbols #CanadaRemembers in November. In this edition of Insignia Insights, we look at how Remembrance Day came to be. Tell you about the ultimate and [...]

Announcing the launch of our newest Brandspotting series: Insignia Insights. As Remembrance Day 2020 approaches in a year no one expected, Trimtag Trading Inc. was inspired to create Insignia [...]

We see a need for delivery done different.  Shopping habits are shifting to e-commerce, especially since the spring shutdown. Buying things online has helped people avoid physical stores, while [...]

We are facing a back to unusual school. If this pandemic has taught us anything, it is the human species can adapt. That is good since children, teachers and parents are not the only ones who [...]

Summer road trips are an annual ritual for many families. This year, a short drive from home is the extent of a vacation many of us will have. Limits and travel advisories restrict foreign trips. [...]

In a novel alfresco dining solution, cities began allowing restaurant patio space to sprawl. For the first time in maybe ever, restaurants have the green light expand to some streets and public [...]

Flashing caution signs are everywhere: Go Slow! Slow Down! Literally, the road to recovering our lives and livelihoods is full of warnings telling us why it is best to go slow right now. [...]

Can we keep keeping a safe distance? While the world is on pause, we are looking for silver linings. When it comes to road safety, we note some interesting developments. First, traffic has almost [...]

Reflective visibility is key to road safety. That goes for vehicles and roads, as well as pedestrians and cyclists. Reflecting on quite a lot of critiques, the province of Ontario admitted the [...]

Ridesharing has been around for ten years. Looking in the rear view mirror, we see valuable lessons learned  since Uber launched the phenomenon in San Francisco. In the last decade, about 700 [...]

There is new reason to slow down on Ontario streets. Photo radar cameras are starting to arrive in communities across the province. As of December 1, 2019, municipalities have the green light [...]