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Vickers marks 93rd anniversary of 1916 Parliament Buildings fire with wooden mace

The original Parliament Buildings burned down 93 years ago on Feb. 3, except for the Library of Parliament. To commemorate the historic day, House Sergeant-At-Arms Kevin Vickers carried a wooden ceremonial mace into the House last Tuesday instead of the regular silver ceremonial mace, used...

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