When it comes to movies and television shows, there are several cogs that make the machine work – the actors, directors, makeup, soundtrack, sets and writing – but one of the often forgotten and underappreciated cogs is props.
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Mustangs to host annual free skate, April 23
The Upper Maitland Mustangs are offering a unique opportunity to local girls looking to try hockey on for size during the organization’s annual free skate on April 23 in Listowel.
Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance focuses on recruitment
The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance is continuing its work on health-care recruitment. At its most recent board of directors meeting, the board took time to focus on its efforts on nurse and physician recruitment.
Midwestern Newspapers picks up seven first-place honours at OCNA Awards
Nominated for 12 awards in the 2022 OCNA Better Newspapers Competition, Midwestern Newspapers picked up a total of seven first-place honours following the virtual announcement of the winning entries on April 14.
War Amps 2023 key tag mailing begins in Listowel
The War Amps begins its 2023 key tag mailing to Listowel and surrounding area this week.
VON continues to be leader in coordinating community volunteerism
On the heels of another March for Wheels campaign and Community Champions Week, coordinating vital services for the region over the rest of the year is essentially business as usual for the VON (Victorian Order of Nurses) Perth-Huron.
Sliding into spring
Tenleigh, 6, helps Scarlett, 1, go down the slide on Easter weekend, April 9, at Listowel Memorial Park.
Regional unemployment rate jumps to 5.9 per cent
The local unemployment rate has reached its highest levels since April 2021, according to statistics released by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board last week.
U15 Reps see OMHA bid end in group stage
The Listowel U15 Rep B Cyclones were unable to advance beyond the group stage of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) Tier 1 championships in Barrie on April 7-9.
Spring is in the air
Spring is in the air as fresh blooms begin to grow. Photo taken on April 9 at Union Street West in Listowel.
Classic spring recipes are in the air
There has been a welcome trend in the last few years to promote locally-produced foods at grocery stores. Choosing freshly-harvested products from close to home is even more enticing in spring.
Drayton Entertainment’s ‘American Son’ opens season with riveting look at racism
Drayton Entertainment begins the 2023 season at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse with a production that is different from the usual fare of musicals and comedies.
Joint Accessibility Plan approved at Perth County council
The Joint Accessibility Plan for Perth County for 2023-2027 Report and the Draft Plan were discussed and approved at the April 6 Perth County council meeting.
Conners misses cut at Masters
Only a few days removed from capturing his second career PGA Tour victory, Corey Conners was unable to generate much momentum at the 87th edition of the Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club last week.
Ag. Society honours members, supporters with appreciation dinner
It had been four long years since the Listowel Agricultural Society (LAS) last gathered for its annual appreciation dinner, but it was evident that the strong sense of community and dedication on which the organization was founded 167 years ago never left amongst those present at the Listowel Ag. Ha
