Arts & Community: KPBS spotlights authors at the KPBS Book Festival (Aug. 22) with a fresh look at Under the Perfect Sun, plus Laconia’s Colonial Theatre readies Shrek the Musical (Aug. 7–9). Heritage & Local Policy: Hamilton, Ontario moves to designate 33 Bowen Street as cultural heritage, while also advancing heritage status for the San House and Patterson Building at 650/672 Sanatorium Road. Workplace Accountability: Hamilton’s Auditor General reports widespread procedural fairness and neutrality concerns in the city’s HR investigations process; management says it’s already rolling out training, oversight, and updated templates. Health & Tech: Cottage Health partners with Thesis Care to use AI care-team agents to expand follow-up and clinical operations support. Lifestyle & Travel: Visit Qatar’s Hala Summer guide spotlights indoor and family-friendly attractions like Doha Quest and Snow Dunes. Culture & Food/Drink: Steve Barakatt will compose the official anthem for the 2027 Canada Games, while Bruce Jack Wines marks Women’s Month with bold Syrah/Cabernet picks. Public Safety: LA air regulators order Lineage to strengthen odor controls and monitoring after the Boyle Heights warehouse fire.