Here’s this week’s top stories from lanarkleedstoday.ca based on your views.
1) Chris McGuire is seeking his third term on Smiths Falls council, and wants to continue guiding the town forward.
McGuire looks to third term with focus on Smiths Falls policing costs and town growth
2) On October 8th, the Perth and District Chamber of Commerce hosted an all-candidates event at Studio Theatre Perth giving voters an opportunity to meet the candidates and hear their views impacting Perth’s business community.
3) Eastern Ontario’s $300-million cell coverage project is nearly complete, but service problems in Perth and other rural areas remain a concern.
EORN project boosts cell coverage across Lanark County, but gaps remain
4) Smiths Falls is working on a policy that would clarify when community events receive municipal services at no charge and when organizers may have to cover additional costs.
Smiths Falls weighs who should pay for community event costs
5) The generosity of local residents and businesses was on full display Thursday as the 2026 Radiothon for Local Healthcare raised $63,525 for three area hospital foundations.
Communities deliver again as Radiothon raises $63,525 for local healthcare
