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What Kleenex can teach us about Canadian prosperity

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:22:14 GMT

In today’s Big Story Podcast, the brand synonymous with facial tissue is being pulled from the Canadian market, as its manufacturer cites challenges in the space. And Kleenex isn’t the first big-name brand to exit Canada while succeeding in other markets.When you look deeper at how Canada encourages competition and innovation, you can see threads that go beyond facial tissue, salty snacks or name-brand frozen pizza.Walid Hejazi is a professor of Economic Analysis and Policy at the Rotman School of Management, and the co-author of Everybody’s Business. He said there are a lot of factors at play, one of which is that we lack competition in parts of our economy.“One of the big challenges in Canada is because the [telecom, air transportation and finance] sectors are oligopolies, they’re heavily restricted from competition. What ends up happening is the cost, the price that we pay for internet and cell phones, for financial services, for air transportation, they&#...

Man dead, woman critical after being pulled from Lake Michigan

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:22:14 GMT

CHICAGO — One person is dead and a second person is in critical condition after being pulled from Lake Michigan in two separate incidents.Around 10:30 p.m. Monday, officers responded to a person in the water after a witness observed multiple people jumping into the lake on the 5000 block of South Lake Shore Drive. A 27-year-old man did not resurface. The Chicago Police Department Marine Unit responded and recovered the man who was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition. He was later prononced dead.Area One detectives are investigating. ‘It seemed to be the only choice’: Suspect allegedly leaves note inside victim’s car after violent attack Around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, police said witnesses saw a woman walking with a man near Montrose Harbor and then heard cries for help a short time later.Rescue teams were able to pull her out of the water. Police describe her condition as very critical.No word yet on how exactly the woman ended up in the water.

4 shot on Chicago's West Side

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:22:14 GMT

CHICAGO — Four people were shot following an argument on the city's West Side.The shooting happened around 1:36 a.m. Tuesday on the 4700 block of West Gladys. Police said a group of people were in a verbal altercation with another group when an unknown person fired shots in the direction of the group.A 19-year-old woman was shot in the right buttocks and transported to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition. A 20-year-old man was shot in the left arm and groin area, and was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition. Man dead, woman critical after being pulled from Lake Michigan An 18-year-old man was shot in the right shin and transported to Stroger Hospital in good condition. Another 18-year-old man sustained a graze wound to the left shoulder and refused medical attention.No one is in custody. Area Four Detectives are investigating.

Dean's A-List Interview: Comedian Iliza Shlesinger

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:22:14 GMT

CHICAGO — After spending some time in New Zealand, a versatile actor, comedian, and author is bringing her show to Chicago at the beginning of September.Iliza Shlesinger is bringing her "Hard Feelings" tour to the city on Friday, September 8 as she performs at the Chicago Theatre. Before the show, she joined Dean Richards over Zoom to talk about the tour & her life at the moment on "Dean's A-List Interview" on Tuesday's WGN Morning News.She talks about why she's stayed in New Zealand recently and what her family enjoys the most about visiting Chicago. You can see Dean's interview with Iliza from the September 5 show in the video above or below.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Texas' new patient safety law takes effect, sort of

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:22:14 GMT

Editor's Note: The above video shows KXAN's top headlines for Sept. 5. Watch Matt Grant's investigation tonight at 10 on KXAN.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Five months after KXAN took the findings of our investigation into the Texas Medical Board straight to lawmakers, a major new law is now in effect aimed at protecting patients and saving lives. However, patients wanting to research their doctors ahead of time still have to wait another two years to see greater transparency, our ongoing investigation found."The serious issues that were uncovered in your original investigative reporting made it very, very, very clear that patients were at risk," said Dallas medical malpractice attorney Kay Van Wey. "Texas patients will suffer while the Texas Medical Board is taking its sweet time implementing the new law."The new law, which reforms the Texas Medical Board, or TMB, took effect Sept. 1.How we got hereHouse Bill 1998 passed the legislature this past session with overwhelming bipartisan support. It...

Annual dog swim at area pools today

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:22:14 GMT

BALLWIN, Mo -  Many public pools have closed for the season so on Tuesday, they're going to the dogs. It's the annual dog swim Tuesday at the North Pointe Aquatic Center in Ballwin.The Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center is hosting its annual 'K9 Splash' on Tuesday as well. The Shrewsbury Aquatic Center calls their event 'Drool at The Pool.' Call for Help closure has East St. Louis mothers crying for aid Dogs and their owners are also welcome for one last swim Tuesday at the White Birch Bay Aquatic Center in Hazelwood and the Lodge Outdoor Pool in Des Peres.  

Tickets on sale today for Broadway Series at the Fabulous Fox Theater

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:22:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Single show tickets are now on sale for the 'Broadway Series' at the Fabulous Fox Theater. There are some great shows to choose from this year.The season includes a new show in St. Louis, 'Jagged Little Pill,' a musical inspired by the Alanis Morissette album. Returning favorites include 'Mamma Mia,' 'Tina,' 'MJ,' which is about Michael Jackson, and 'Moulin Rouge.' Chuck E. Cheese giving away free birthday parties Other's include Disney's 'Aladdin, 'Mrs. Doubtfire, and 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.' Tickets are available on Metrotix.com starting at 10:00 a.m.

Mizzou getting electric, autonomous tractor

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:22:14 GMT

COLUMBIA, MO. - Mizzou is the first university to get its own electric, autonomous tractor.It's thanks to a grant from the Missouri Department of Agriculture. Developers say the tractor symbolizes a leap forward in sustainable agriculture with minimal impacts on the environment. Call for Help closure has East St. Louis mothers crying for aid Mizzou also says it will empower people with disabilities and chronic illnesses to participate in farming through their agriculture program.

Pick your own price: Promoter lets ticket buyers decide what classical music concerts are worth

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:22:14 GMT

Augustana Arts, one of Denver’s premier classical music presenters, is upending the way it sells tickets to concerts. Starting this season, customers will be able to set their own admission prices for most of the organization’s offerings.The new “pay what you choose” system gives classical fans several options when they go online to purchase tickets. They can opt to pay the recommended price of $25, or get a reduced ticket at $10 or $5 — or decide to pay nothing at all. It’s as simple as clicking the box of choice at checkout.Conductor and pianist Adam Torres leads the Stratus Chamber Orchestra. (Provided by Augustana Arts)All tickets are general admission, so there is no hierarchy guiding who sits where in the venue.Notably, customers seeking tickets for the upcoming season — kicking off with a weekend of concerts starting Sept. 23 — can also select a “pay it forward” option, which allows them to pay more than the suggested price. That provides a convenient way for patr...

MS diagnosis can’t stop First Descents participants from rock climbing in Estes Park

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:22:14 GMT

When Lauren Sneyd got the opportunity to sign up for a week of rock climbing in Estes Park with folks like her who have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, she was thrilled. She used to climb 20 years ago, long before her MS diagnosis. She recalled how much she loved it, especially rappelling, and jumped at the chance to try it again.There was apprehension, too, though. She asked herself: Can I still do that? Are my feet still going to work? Am I going to have balance? After all, since her MS diagnosis, she has fallen a few times while running. One fall caused a concussion.Still, she eagerly climbed this week with a group program organized by First Descents, a Denver-based non-profit founded in 2001 that provides free outdoor adventures around the country for young adults impacted by MS, cancer and other serious health conditions. She’s glad she didn’t back down from the challenge.“You don’t want to doubt yourself,” Sneyd said Tuesday, taking a brea...