What's Good

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...
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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 07, 2026

What's good? Every step counts as Lanark County prepares for Parkinson's SuperWalk
A September tradition is bringing people together again in Lanark County, while helping improve life for Canadians living with Parkinson's d...
Sep 03, 2026

What's good? These Smiths Falls kids had one birthday wish, and it wasn't for themselves
Some young people in Smiths Falls are proving generosity doesn't have an age limit. The Smiths Falls Community Food Bank has seen children a...
Sep 02, 2026

What's good? There's a free day of dentistry coming to Carleton Place
Costello Family Dentistry in Carleton Place is offering free dental care as part of its annual Free Day of Dentistry on Saturday September 1...
Sep 01, 2026

What's good? A second Veterans Crosswalk is coming to Perth - and its founder has a message for everyone
A second Veterans Memorial Crosswalk is moving closer to reality in Perth, with a location connecting remembrance, healing and local history...
Aug 31, 2026

What's good? Smiths Falls youth got a summer job - and a front-row seat to their future
A summer job with Smiths Falls Police Service gave a group of local young people much more than a paycheque - it offered a closer look at co...
Aug 31, 2026

What's good? Travel to Ukraine in Carleton Place
Ukrainian culture, food, music and traditions will be on display in Carleton Place next month as the Ukrainian Festival Lanark County 2026 r...
Aug 27, 2026

What's good? The quiet force helping Smiths Falls hospital patients in ways you may not see
The Smiths Falls Community Hospital Auxiliary may be best known for fundraising, but much of its work happens quietly inside the hospital ev...
Aug 25, 2026

What's good? Smiths Falls Dairy Queen pulls in $5,100 for CHEO
A summer of small donations, sweet treats and community support has added up to a big result for CHEO in Smiths Falls. The Smiths Falls Dair...
Aug 24, 2026

What's good? Andrew Jahn's food bank goal within reach
Local musician and University of Ottawa alumnus Andrew Jahn is closing in on his $10,000 fundraising goal for the Lanark County Food Bank, h...
Aug 24, 2026

What's good? Reconciliation Through Art brings will mark this year's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Reconciliation Through Art is bringing a weekend of Indigenous art, culture, ceremony and celebration to Almonte this fall, marking the Nati...
Aug 20, 2026

What's good? Young Smiths Falls performers bring a different Pinocchio to life
A young cast is putting its own stamp on a familiar story as Smiths Falls' Station Theatre heads into the final weekend of "No Strings ...
Aug 19, 2026

What's good? The Perth service helping people with more than food
What's good? The Table Community Food Centre in Perth is showing how food can be the first step toward much wider support. Many people first...
Aug 13, 2026

What's good? PEP caregiver series is bringing vital support closer to home in Perth
Caregivers in the Perth area are getting new opportunities to find support, practical information and connections through a growing speaker ...
Aug 12, 2026

What's good? One Smiths Falls club keeps bringing generations together
The Smiths Falls Curling and Squash Club is proving that a sports facility can become much more than a place to compete. With a history stre...
Aug 11, 2026

What's good? Carleton Place Art Hub is giving local creativity a permanent home
A volunteer-run gallery in downtown Carleton Place is helping regional artists share their work, meet the public and strengthen the creative...
Aug 10, 2026

What's good? Smiths Falls' Heritage House Museum offers more than meets the eye
The Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum is inviting residents and visitors to step inside, explore local history and discover a building that...
Aug 10, 2026

What's good? Classic cars and family fun in Perth will help two vital Lanark County charities
The Mike Fair Classic Car Show is bringing vehicles, families and community support together in Perth while raising money for Lanark County ...
Aug 06, 2026

What's good? Almonte's Puppets Up! - A celebration of joy!
The Puppets Up! International Puppet Festival has been entertaining audiences for more than 20 years, bringing world-class puppetry and fami...
Aug 05, 2026

