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Axios
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Axios
The 16 best ice cream shops in Chicago: Vote for your favorite
It's time for our monthly tournament, designed to choose the best of all things Chicago. This month, we are diving into one of our most cherished institutions —ice cream shops. Why it matters: Ice cream parlors help tie our neighborhoods together. The best are seared into our city's collective consciousness. Whether it's soft serve, sundaes, milkshakes or a heaping pile of all of it (including sherbet), we love our sweet treats. Methodology: Here's the hard part. We could only pick 16 places for this tournament, so there are some stipulations. We only picked spots in the city. We'll leave the suburbs for a different tournament. We did, however, include Dairy Star, since that is so close to the city limits. We excluded big chains. So no Baskin-Robbins, Dairy Queen, Jeni's, Oberweis or La Michoacana. No gelato spots or Italian ice stands. Sorry, Black Dog and Mario's! Let the arguments begin! Voting will remain open until 4pm on Tuesday.
Hamilton Spectator
a day ago
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Port Colborne's iconic Dairy Queen sign shines again after decades in the dark
A beloved piece of Main Street history returned to the Port Colborne skyline this week as the Dairy Queen was reinstalled and lit up for the first time in more than 40 years. The neon sign, which sat dark for decades , was lifted back onto the roof of the long-standing ice cream bar Wednesday following months of effort by owner Rick Wilsher, local officials and members of the community. 'It hasn't been repaired or lit in over 40 years,' Wilsher said. 'Bylaws prevented that from happening.' The sign's restoration wasn't just a matter of maintenance; it took political effort and community collaboration to bring it back to life. Wilsher said a developer friend of his has contacts in politics. He also credited support from local city councillors Gary Bruno and Ron Bodner, as well as funding through the community improvement program, which covered half the cost of removing the sign for repairs. 'They approached me and said, under the facade and improvement program, we'll allow you to take the sign off for repair, and (the city) paid half,' Wilsher explained. 'And here we are.' The sign was restored in Niagara Falls and transported back to Port Colborne early Wednesday morning. It was lit that night, with local photographer Chris de Laat, known for his 'Cool September Night at Dairy Queen' print, on hand to capture the moment. An official relighting ceremony is planned for Sept. 13. Wilsher said there will be a street party and Sunday event featuring a mini parade of vintage cars to mark the store's 70 years in business. 'It's basically the community throughout the ages (that) have demanded it stay the way it is,' he said. Wilsher also shared that this Dairy Queen is the only royalty-free location in Canada, a unique arrangement that dates back to the store's original owner, John Sergnese. 'Every time they would threaten him with legal action about upgrading his store, he told them, 'see you in court', and it never happened,' Wilsher said. To honour that legacy, Rick will be placing a memorial bench out front, using the front end of a 1955 Chrysler, to commemorate Sergnese's impact. 'This is a special day for me today,' he said. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
National Ice Cream Day 2025: Free deals, discounts and more
Image credits: Getty Images With the scorching summer heat not relenting in its hot pursuit, visiting outdoors for even an hour gets one hungry for something cold, which will ease their thirst and heat. In most cases, the relief arrives with a large scoop of your favourite ice cream that not only tastes like heaven on earth but also reminds you of some of the best days of your childhood when getting that one scoop would be the highlight of your entire day. While the world might enjoy an ice cream some days during the hot temperatures, America celebrates an entire month dedicated to the sweet and cold dessert. According to the USA is the second-largest consumer of ice cream, with about 20.80 litres of ice cream being consumed every year, which is equivalent to 5 gallons of the dessert per person. No wonder the country celebrates ice cream with a national day! Why is National Ice Cream Day celebrated? Image credits: Getty Images Americans celebrate National Ice Cream Day annually, on the third Sunday of July. This is because in 1984, then President Ronald Reagan created the day to celebrate and honour the dessert that was enjoyed by over 90% of the population. Additionally, it was also done to honour the American dairy industry, where most ice cream companies are family-owned and have been in the business for more than 50 years. The president also termed ice cream as "a nutritious and wholesome food" and declared July as National Ice Cream Month! Which ice cream flavour is America's favourite? Image credits: Getty Images The third Sunday of July is today, on July 20, and Americans will definitely be indulging in their favourite ice cream today! But which is that one flavour that grips all American hearts? Well, it is none other than the classic vanilla. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You To Read in 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo According to July 9 data and previous data from Instacart, vanilla is the most-ordered ice cream flavour on the platform in the summer of 2024 and 2023. While chocolate was the second most favoured flavour, cookies and cream was the third. Vanilla is loved by people for its versatility and adaptability for different sundae options. National Ice Cream Day 2025 : Best deals and discounts Image credits: Getty Images If you are thinking of celebrating National Ice Cream Day today with a large scoop of your favourite ice cream, then check out these deals and discounts being offered by some of the best brands in the market, who are celebrating the frozen dessert by your side! Dairy Queen Through July 20, Dairy Queen loyalty program members will get a free Dilly Bar with any order of $1 or more. To make the orders, you need to download their app and sign up for DQ rewards. Baskin Robbins Baskin-Robbins Rewards members can get $5 off any order of $20 or more in the app, in-store or through delivery apps, from July 20-26. To join the loyalty program and avail the deal, you need to sign up for the BR app. Halo Top Halo Top's offer on National Ice Cream Day celebrates its name in the industry. The brand is giving away pints of ice cream for free to anyone who shares a name with any ice cream brand, including their competitors. Anyone who shares a first, middle or last name with an ice cream brand can get their free pint at through July 20. DoorDash Any grocery or convenience store orders you make through July 23 will get you $5 off two Ben & Jerry's pints on DoorDash. Popsicle Enjoy a buy one, get one free offer on Popsicle at Target, Publix and Kroger throughout the National Ice Cream Month. Harry Potter Shops The Harry Potter Shops are celebrating National Ice Cream Day in a variety of ways. All customers on July 20 get complimentary toppings with an ice cream purchase. From July 21-26, purchasing butterbeer will come with complimentary toppings. And, the first 100 customers at the shops in New York and Chicago on July 20 will receive a free butterbeer ice cream with free toppings! Friendly's Friendly's, a Massachusetts-founded ice cream chain, is celebrating its 90th birthday alongside National Ice Cream Day. Customers who are a part of Friendly's Fan Club Rewards loyalty program can get a free cone or dish of ice cream. Others can get a 90-cent single scoop in store or go-to. Dippin' Dots On July 20, customers can get a free Dippin' Dots mini cup at 120 participating Dippin' Dots locations. Online orders placed on their website on July 20 can also get 25% off at checkout with the promo code NICD2025. Lastly, the first 100 customers to reach each location will also get a free collectible souvenir cup. Van Leeuwen All Van Leeuwen stores will offer $3 scoops of Honeycomb ice cream from 12-2 p.m. ET on National Ice Cream Day!
CBC
2 days ago
- Health
- CBC
Pharmacist suspended, fined after leaving unlabelled drugs at fast-food restaurant for patient
A Winnipeg pharmacist who left unlabelled prescription drugs in an unmarked bag for pickup with an employee at a fast-food restaurant has been disciplined for professional misconduct. One of the medications was in the narcotic category, according to a decision recently released by the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba. An investigator with the regulatory body for pharmacists found the case revealed issues with narcotic accountability and with dispensing frequent and high doses of opioids. The case goes back to 2019, when the college received a police report about the pharmacist leaving the unlabelled drugs at a Dairy Queen restaurant. The pharmacist had been contacted by a patient who had pain and fever following dental surgery, says the decision by a College of Pharmacists discipline committee. A nurse practitioner had prescribed the patient naproxen (an anti-inflammatory sold under brand names like Aleve), clindamycin (an antibiotic) and Tylenol No. 3 with codeine, which is classified as a narcotic, the decision says. The prescription was faxed to the pharmacy, which was closed at the time, but the pharmacist drove there and prepared medications for the patient. The pharmacist took the unlabelled drugs in an unmarked bag to a nearby Dairy Queen and handed it to "a young employee" of the restaurant, the decision says. "She did not confirm the name of the DQ staff member nor did she make any attempt to confirm that the staff member was familiar with [the] patient," according to the decision. The pharmacist then sent a text to someone — whose name is redacted in the report — saying "meds done and delivered." It's not clear from the decision why the pharmacist took the medications to the restaurant, as opposed to another location. Escorted back to pharmacy by police A person, whose name is redacted, arrived to pick up the prescription, but the Dairy Queen owners refused to release the medications, the decision says. Police were then contacted and arrived at the restaurant. The pharmacist also returned there, after which police escorted her back to the pharmacy. She attached prescription labels to the medication bottles, which police then delivered, the decision says. It says the panel found the pharmacist's actions contravened the requirement under Canada's Narcotic Control Regulations to ensure that all drugs "are secured against theft, loss or diversion." The regulations also require that if a drug is a narcotic, the packaging must have a warning sticker, and the patient must be given an information handout specific to the narcotic being sold, the decision says. After the incident, the pharmacist voluntarily surrendered her licence to practise and resigned as manager of the pharmacy. Her licence was reinstated by the college's complaints committee in September 2020. However, the decision says the pharmacist was "found to be practising as a pharmacist in the dispensary at the pharmacy" while her licence was voluntarily surrendered. That resulted in an additional disciplinary charge. A hearing into disciplinary charges against the pharmacist was held in December 2023, where she entered guilty pleas to multiple counts under the Pharmaceutical Act. The complaints committee entered a stay for some of the counts. The pharmacist was ordered to pay $150,000 in penalties, including a fine of $20,000 and $130,000 toward the costs of the investigation and hearing. She was given a one-year suspension from practice, but was given credit for 10 months of the time during which she had voluntarily surrendered her licence. Sorry for mistake: pharmacist The discipline panel issued its decision in March 2024, but the pharmacist then filed an appeal at the Manitoba Court of Appeal. The appeal was discontinued in April 2025, and the regulatory body published the case on its website a few weeks later. Neely Hammerberg, a communications co-ordinator for the pharmacists' college, said in a statement to CBC the discipline panel issued an order "to publish and make available to the public the decision, which serves to protect the public and uphold transparency and trust in the pharmacy profession." CBC also contacted the pharmacist after the decision was released. "I'm sorry for making the mistake," she said, adding that she's working with the college on the guidelines she's been given. "All I wanted was what is best for my patient," she said. "My patients are still my priority, and their care is still my priority, and I'll continue working towards fixing my practices." In addition to the Dairy Queen incident, the college's investigation also found the pharmacy where the pharmacist worked had a counselling room for patients, which was described as having prescription files stacked nearly to the ceiling. Using that room for patient consultations "put the confidentiality of patient information at risk," because the labels of prescription bags contained confidential health information, the decision said. The counselling room also had a large narcotic safe, which was left unlocked and open, according to the decision. Anyone coming in through the building's back door "had a view of the interior of the narcotic safe, with nothing to stop them from accessing narcotic storage," it says. The investigation also found that the pharmacy didn't keep accurate counts of drugs in its inventory of narcotic and controlled substances. Narcotic counts completed at the pharmacy "revealed that there were significant unexplained drug shortages," the decision says. It also says the pharmacy dispensed a lot of opioid prescriptions for many patients, with some at very high doses. The pharmacist had no documentation to show she had been working with prescribers to lower patients' high doses of opioids, and admitted she didn't meet her professional obligations on that, the decision says. The March 2024 decision notes the pharmacist had previously been disciplined, while practising as a pharmacist in British Columbia. In 2012, the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia found she had prepared "a fraudulent employment document under the letterhead and purported signature of her current employer," which she then submitted to a prospective employer. She was given a 30-day licence suspension and fined $3,000.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
National Ice Cream Day 2025: Where to get freebies and deals
The sweetest day of the year is upon us: National Ice Cream Day. If you're someone who is always seeking a sweet treat, you'll be pleased to know there are more than a handful of deals in honor of the holiday, taking place July 20. From ice cream chains to restaurants and even grocery stores, there are ways to score freebies and deals all day long. Plus, a pet shop is even joining in on the fun so furry friends can celebrate! Here, we round up some of the best freebies and deals for National Ice Cream Day. National Ice Cream Day is celebrated July 20 (Getty Images) Baskin Robbins The classic ice cream chain is extending the celebrations through the week with $5 off orders of $20 or more. The offer is valid July 20-26 for orders placed through third-party delivery apps. Dairy Queen Rewards members can score a Dilly Bar — vanilla soft serve dipped in a choice of chocolate, butterscotch, or cherry — with a purchase of $1 or more. Friendly's Customers can join the Friendly's Fan Club Rewards program to score a free cone or dish of ice cream. But for those who aren't rewards members, there's still a way to celebrate the holiday on a budget. Stop by to redeem a $.90 scoop in a cone or dish and eat it in-store or take it to-go. DoorDash x Ben & Jerry's Speaking of apps, DoorDash and Ben & Jerry's have teamed up to help you celebrate this National Ice Cream Day. DashPass members can redeem $5 off a grocery or convenience order of two pints of the fan-favorite ice cream. Dippin' Dots Customers can score a free mini cup of Dippin' Dots during a two-hour window at participating locations. The first 100 customers in line will score their free Dippin' Dots in a special souvenir take home cup. To find out which stores are participating, visit 16 Handles The frozen yogurt chain is giving customers free ice cream worth up to $5. Customers just need to download the 16 Handles app to claim the reward at participating locations. Jeni's Customers can add Sundae Fudge Sauce to their ice cream order at no extra cost. Burger King Rewards members can claim a free soft serve with any purchase of $1 or more. Wendy's Customers can score a free Frosty with any purchase through the Wendy's app. Lidl The grocery chain is offering shoppers a free Bon Gelati or Gelatelli frozen product with purchases of $40 or more. Shoppers must clip the coupon in the MyLidl app after making their purchase. Petco is offering pets a chance to enjoy National Ice Cream Day (Petco/Instagram) Petco National Ice Cream Day isn't just for humans! Petco is offering free ice cream pup cups in-store as a treat for furry friends.
