A powerful musical exploring poverty, privilege and family bonds is coming to the Studio Theatre in Perth later this month. Blood Brothers, written by Willy Russell, follows twin boys separated at birth and raised in very different circumstances in Liverpool. Artistic director Kristy Tate Angel says the story begins wi...

Perth ER Physician Dr. Alan Drummond is calling for more bed capacity and quickened access to long-term care homes in a bid for less hospital strain. In a video for the Ontario Medical Association, Drummond said its been a decades-long issue. Rural hospitals especially are operating at or beyond 100% capacity, with Dru...

Council in Smiths Falls has agreed to create a new steering committee to help guide planning for a proposed regional recreation facility. The committee will provide high-level advice on key issues such as governance, facility design priorities, partnership contributions, and potential funding strategies. Councilor Pete...

Public consultation on the proposed Alto High-Speed Rail Project is being extended by nearly a month as interest in the project continues to grow. The Crown corporation behind the planned rail network between Québec City and Toronto announced Wednesday that the online consultation period will now run until April...

After a hard winter, many cottage owners are itching to get back to the lake to enjoy their own slice of nature. And for some, reno plans are often on the agenda, including new flooring. But before you purchase new flooring or engage a contractor, there's something you should be aware of; the lack of factory warranties...

Carleton Place council's committee has approved the first round of funding for its 2026 Community Enrichment Program, allocating support to several local organizations and leaving funds available for a second intake later this year. Council set aside a total of $47,000 for the program in 2026, including $12,000 in dire...

Property owners in Smiths Falls are being reminded that time is running out to apply for funding under the town's newly enhanced Community Improvement Plan. Applications for the current intake close March 31, 2026. The program offers grants, loans and rebates to support projects such as accessibility upgrades, heritage...

A Perth veteran is leading a community effort to install a commemorative crosswalk honouring Canadian Armed Forces members - and time is ticking to raise the funds needed to make it happen. Don Rideout says the idea began at home last fall after his wife saw a similar project in Carleton Place. Details are below, and t...

Here's what's up! The Falls Food Hub in Smiths Falls offers community meals every Monday at Hanley Hall on McGill Street. The doors open at 11, with the meal served at noon. All are welcome. The Table Community Food Centre in Perth is offering Community Meals every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 4:30 to 6pm at the...

Here are this week's trending stories on lanarkleedstoday.ca according to your views. 1) Smiths Falls is holding out hope to be included as a stop with Alto high-speed rail. 2) A Perth, Ontario resident living in Dubai says he and his wife are safe despite Iranian rockets and drones being fired toward the United Arab E...