Art & Literature

Stittsville author explores trauma and healing in debut graphic novel

Laurie Weir - September 24, 2025

Sarah Legh-Jones’ Starseeds of Rhyn blends fantasy, humour, and resilience STITTSVILLE — Local tattoo artist and illustrator Sarah Legh-Jones has poured years of heart, healing...

Art & Literature

Lanark County author has successful book launch in Perth

Laurie Weir - September 22, 2025

Arlene Stafford-Wilson marks her 13th book launch with Lanark County Mansions PERTH — Under a bright Saturday sun, Lanark County author Arlene Stafford-Wilson welcomed readers...

Art & Literature

From Night shifts to novels: Carleton Place nurse makes literary debut

Howaida Sorour - September 22, 2025

Shadows Within marks Cassy Vincent’s first step into dark romance CARLETON PLACE — Mother. Nurse. Author. For many, juggling just one of those titles would be...

Community

Smiths Falls council decides on finish for Confederation Bridge as project stays on track

Laurie Weir - September 5, 2025

SMITHS FALLS — Smiths Falls council has chosen a natural fieldstone veneer for the new Confederation Bridge, marking one of the final design decisions...

Community

Hometown Happenings: Valley Fall Fest, Rock the Pantry & Farmers’ markets this weekend

Laurie Weir - September 4, 2025

Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Hometown Happenings is your go-to list of markets, music, festivals, fundraisers, and good old-fashioned...

Community

Smiths Falls encourages lead testing for residents’ water safety

Howaida Sorour - September 3, 2025

SMITHS FALLS — Residents and businesses in Smiths Falls are being asked to take part in a lead testing program to help protect against...

Community

Ukrainian Festival returns to Lanark County with heart, flavour and community spirit

Hometown News - September 3, 2025

CARLETON PLACE — Lanark County’s Ukrainian Festival is making a vibrant return this year, bringing Canadians and Ukrainians together through music, food, tradition and...

Community

Lanark County Mansions: When the walls could talk

Laurie Weir - September 2, 2025

LANARK COUNTY — Behind the elegant stonework and stately verandahs of Lanark County’s grandest homes lies a swirl of romance, tragedy, and scandal. That’s...