What's Good

What's good? Perth and District Indoor Pool marks 50 years
The Perth & District Indoor Pool is marking its 50th anniversary this year with a series of community events that celebrate five decades...
Jul 28, 2026

What's good? Smiths Falls summer camp creates a safe space where young people can thrive
A Smiths Falls summer camp is giving local young people a place to build friendships, enjoy outdoor activities and connect with trusted adul...
Jul 27, 2026

What's good? This Toledo car show brings classic rides and community spirit together
Classic cars, community spirit and support for the local Legion will come together in Toledo next month. The Rideau Rides and Rides Car Club...
Jul 27, 2026

What's good? Smiths Falls YIPI students are making a big impact this summer
The Smiths Falls Police Service's Youth in Policing Initiative is off to a positive start this summer. Four students were selected from 21 a...
Jul 24, 2026

What's good? Planet Youth Lanark County; building communities where youth thrive
Planet Youth Lanark County (PYLC) is working to prevent and delay youth substance use by strengthening the places where young people live, l...
Jul 22, 2026

What's good? Delta Fair returns with four days of family fun, music and unforgettable hometown memories
The Delta Fair is preparing to welcome families back for four days of rides, animals, live music and classic agricultural entertainment from...
Jul 21, 2026

What's good? Incredible community effort keeps the Smiths Falls food bank moving
The Smiths Falls Community Food Bank is powered by a community that continues to step forward whenever help is needed. Executive Director Na...
Jul 20, 2026

What's good? Perth fire chief reveals simple steps that could help residents beat the next summer emergency
Perth's fire chief says last week's storms, outages and extreme heat are a reminder that emergency planning can start with simple steps at h...
Jul 20, 2026

What's good? Perth Junior Royals are chasing provincials and the community is stepping up
The Perth Junior Royals are getting ready for another shot on the provincial stage, and the community is being asked to help them get there....
Jul 16, 2026

What's Good? This Perth housing project is bringing affordable living and community spirit together
Construction is moving ahead on the Linden Housing Cooperative in Perth, with the 39-unit affordable housing development on Wilson Street We...
Jul 15, 2026

What's good? Inside the Perth kitchen where volunteers are serving up something special
The heart of The Table Community Food Centre can often be found in its kitchen. On a recent visit for What's Good, volunteers were busy help...
Jul 14, 2026

What's good? How about a stunning new reason to visit downtown Smiths Falls?
A new pop-up art gallery in downtown Smiths Falls is turning an empty storefront into a bright community showcase for local and regional tal...
Jul 13, 2026

What's good? The Table is helping Lanark County residents move from surviving to thriving
The Table Community Food Centre in Perth is helping residents find more than food, with community supports aimed at building stronger connec...
Jul 13, 2026

What's good? The Hunger Stop is soon moving to a permanent home in Carleton Place
The Hunger Stop, Lanark County's food bank, is preparing to move into what it calls its permanent home at 115 Industrial Avenue, with renova...
Jul 09, 2026

What's Good? This laugh-out-loud Perth production is turning theatre mishaps into a must-see hit
Audiences looking for a night of laughter are finding plenty of it at Studio Theatre Perth, where The Play That Goes Wrong is now in its sec...
Jul 08, 2026

What's good? This storybook garden tour is helping Perth and area women reach their dreams
The Canadian Federation of University Women Perth and District is bringing back one of its biggest community fundraisers with a new storyboo...
Jul 06, 2026

What's good? Bill Dickson's new job is putting his love for animals to work in Lanark County
Bill Dickson's retirement did not last long. After spending 25 years connected to the OPP, Dickson is now taking on a very different kind of...
Jul 06, 2026

What's good? This fundraiser is helping the Smiths Falls Kinsmen do even more for the community
The Smiths Falls Kinsmen Club is giving residents another way to support local projects through a growing 50/50 fundraiser. The draw is one ...
Jul 02, 2026

What's good? At 70, this Lanark Highlands swimmer is proving age is just a number
A Lanark Highlands swimmer is showing that passion, discipline and community connection can last a lifetime. Frank Sedonis joined Lynda D'Ao...
Jul 02, 2026

What's good? The Falls Hood Hub is ALMOST ready to open its doors in Smiths Falls
A major community project in Smiths Falls is getting closer to opening its doors. The new Falls Food Hub location is nearing the end of majo...
Jun 29, 2026

What's good? Perth and District Union Public Library has a packed summer calendar
The Perth and District Union Public Library has the answers for parents dreading the summer school break when children will be complaining, ...
Jun 17, 2026

What's good? A new Perth music series is ready to bring the Tay River to life
A new weekly music series is adding another reason to spend summer evenings in downtown Perth. Tunes on the Tay is scheduled to begin June 2...
Jun 16, 2026

What's good? Perth Strongman is taking local pride to the world stage
A Perth strongman is preparing to take his hometown pride to an international stage. Mitch Labonte says he did very well at his last event, ...
Jun 15, 2026

