What's Good

What's Good? Smiths Falls police shine a spotlight on the work that keeps the community safe
Crime Prevention Week is underway, and the Smiths Falls Police Service is using the occasion to remind residents that keeping the community ...
Nov 4, 2026

What's good? Cheers from home help Perth firefighter reach new heights on world stage
A video of two boys cheering him on brought Perth firefighter Jeff Dean to tears during a week of competition against some of the world's be...
Nov 3, 2026

What's Good? Just one hour a week could change a child's life in Lanark County
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County is putting out a call for volunteers, and the time commitment might be much smaller than people th...
Nov 2, 2026

Silence Broken: The election is over, now comes the real test for local leaders on IPV
The votes have been counted, but for organizations supporting survivors of intimate partner violence, the work with Ontario's newly elected ...
Oct 30, 2026

What's Good? Three generations, one powerful story takes over Almonte museum
A new exhibition at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum is using fibre, sculpture and family history to tell a deeply personal Canadian st...
Oct 29, 2026

What's good? A life of busy hands and a happy heart: McDonald's Corners remembers Ankaret Dean
The McDonald's Corners community is remembering a remarkable woman whose creativity, energy and generosity touched countless lives. Ankaret ...
Oct 22, 2026

What's Good? After four decades, Marlene Vlaanderen closes one door with a lifetime of Smiths Falls memories
After roughly four decades of kitchens, renovations, early mornings and countless conversations, Marlene Vlaanderen is ready for something s...
Oct 21, 2026

What's Good? Hike for Hospice brings communities together for a good cause
There's still time to get moving for a good cause, as Home Hospice North Lanark continues its annual Hike for Hospice fundraiser throughout ...
Oct 20, 2026

What's good? Charlie Angus brings Resistance Tour to Almonte
What does it take to build a stronger Canada when affordability, economic uncertainty and political division are putting pressure on communi...
Oct 19, 2026

What's good? Smiths Falls organizations join forces to give residents a voice
Two local organizations are joining forces to make sure the people they serve have a voice in their community's future. The Smiths Falls Com...
Oct 18, 2026

What's good? Free Thanksgiving dinner offers a warm welcome at the Falls Food Hub in Smiths Falls
Thanksgiving is about sharing a meal and spending time together, and the Falls Food Hub in Smiths Falls is making sure everyone has a place ...
Oct 13, 2026

What's Good? Kids can help make the whole family safer during Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention Week is about more than adults checking batteries, chargers and smoke alarms. Local fire officials say getting children invo...
Oct 6, 2026

What's good? Pakenham's historic five-span bridge rehabilitation
The 125-year-old stone bridge over the Mississippi River in Pakenham has been undergoing extensive restoration for the last two years design...
Oct 5, 2026

What's good? Fire Prevention Week turns everyday charging habits into a safety superpower
Something as simple as plugging in a phone is getting extra attention during Fire Prevention Week. The annual campaign is now on, with the N...
Oct 5, 2026

What's Good? One of Lanark County's best fall views is helping protect the landscape below
One of Lanark County's most spectacular fall destinations is about to become a gathering place for people who want to enjoy nature - and hel...
Oct 2, 2026

What's Good? Senators hockey is back on 88.1 myFM - and Dean Brown likes where this team is headed
Ottawa Senators hockey is back on 88.1 myFM for another season, and who better to help set the table than a voice that has been there since ...
Oct 1, 2026

What's good? The Perth Polar Bear Plunge is already making waves for 2027
It may still feel early to start thinking about icy water, but in Perth, New Year's Day has a habit of arriving quickly - especially once so...
Sep 30, 2026

What's good? Pumpkin Fest returns to Carleton Place with a weekend of fall fun
Carleton Place is getting ready to turn orange as Pumpkin Fest returns for three days of fall-themed fun, entertainment and family activitie...
Sep 29, 2026

What's Good? This Perth 5K has a twist - and it's just about to crack the $10k mark
A Perth fundraiser is proving that sometimes winning a race has nothing to do with being the fastest. The annual 5K Prediction Fun Run and W...
Sep 28, 2026

What's good? This Smiths Falls art gallery was supposed to be temporary - now it's getting an encore
A temporary art gallery in Smiths Falls is proving it may have more staying power than first expected. The Big Art Gallery at the Falls, ori...
Sep 23, 2026

What's Good? One more caring adult can change a child's future
For Jennifer Miller, the success of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County isn't measured in numbers. It's measured one child at a time. ...
Sep 22, 2026

What's Good? Lombardy Rodeo keeps getting bigger and the community is driving the ride
What started as a new attraction at the Lombardy Fairgrounds has quickly grown into one of the area's biggest community weekends. The Lombar...
Sep 21, 2026

What's good? A quarter century of getting people from here to there: Lanark Transportation turns 25
Lanark Transportation is marking 25 years of helping people across Lanark County and Smiths Falls get to the services and appointments they ...
Sep 21, 2026

What's good? The Carleton Place community Scottish Tattoo brings the community together
The sights and sounds of Scotland will once again fill Carleton Place next month, with the return of the Community Scottish Tattoo. The even...
Sep 17, 2026

What's good? The Perth Museum was almost lost, now the community is helping it thrive
A piece of Perth history that came close to disappearing is still welcoming visitors today, thanks in large part to generations of community...
Sep 16, 2026

What's good? PEP's fall speaker series is putting caregivers first
Caregivers spend so much time looking after someone else that their own needs can quickly slip down the priority list. PEP Seniors Therapeut...
Sep 14, 2026

What's good? Smiths Falls Literary Festival is making some magic for a very good cause
Smiths Falls is getting ready for a night where a little mystery could create a lot of good. As part of the "Smiths Falls Literary Fest...
Sep 14, 2026

What's good? Lanark County Harvest Festival returns September 13
The sights, sounds and flavours of the harvest season will be on display next weekend as the Lanark County Harvest Festival returns to Beckw...
Sep 11, 2026

What's good? Perth Night Market returns with a packed evening that brings the whole community together
Downtown Perth will come alive after dark on Sept. 12 as the Perth Night Market returns for its fifth year, bringing entertainment, shopping...
Sep 10, 2026

What's good? Smiths Falls is about to turn its downtown into one huge live music celebration
Downtown Smiths Falls is getting ready to crank up the volume with a full day of live music designed to showcase local talent, bring people ...
Sep 7, 2026
