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• The number of children who are now looking for care after Autism charity TIPES closed with 48 hours notice. TIPES provided a variety of therapeutic services for familes dealing with autism. (David Fraser at CBC)
  

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Don Kwan

• The artist has been chosen as the 2024 Artist-in-Residence at the Diefenbunker. Kwan aims to ‘honour these unsung heroes and to provide a deeper understanding of the behind-the-scenes efforts that were essential to Canada’s national security and preparedness during the Cold War.’ (Diefenbunker)
  

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A regional office headed by a failed political candidate is a far cry from the attention and prominence the city deserves

• Capital ward councillor Shawn Menard on the appointment of a former Progressive Conservative candidate as head of the new Provincial office in Ottawa. Menard says that the City should be top of mind with the premier and cabinet and ‘not be treated like some faraway place’. (CBC)