A flag-raising ceremony at the Royal Canadian Legion in Waterloo marked the start of this year's KW Poppy Fund campaign. Members with the fund hope people get involved, donate and wear a poppy.
A unique partnership involving Preserving Appleton's Heritage and Pioneer Public Television will allow the citizens group to preserve the historic Appleton City Hall and Opera House. The citizens hope to maintain the facility as a center for community activities and commerice.
As people around the world watch the funeral service for Queen Elizabeth II, residents in Waterloo Region and in Guelph also gathered to pay respects to Her Majesty.