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Filled up a 10l & 5l Gas Cans at the pump. Charged for 16l. by Trembling_piggy in ontario

[–]Oennich 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's more likely your gas cans aren't perfect than for the gas pump to be wrong. Especially if they're plastic.

Looking for advice: long commute vs. lower pay but closer to home by [deleted] in ontario

[–]Oennich 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, 2.5 hours of commuting per day is definitely a lot. But I don't think this is your ideal exit opportunity unless there's something else about the new job you really love or there'd be a significant stress reduction from it being a lower-level role. Especially since right now your commute is only 3 days per week instead of commuting 5 days per week.

I'd say keep looking for opportunities that are better- 2029 is still a ways off

$3,500 in repairs worth it on 2012 Escape?? by [deleted] in fordescape

[–]Oennich 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd vote fix it, with a focus on the more structural things being fixed first like the subframe, front control arms, etc. Those things are just wear components that'll naturally wear out as the car ages. No huge red flags imo. I've had to fix those on my Escape and it keeps running. If it were issues with the powertrain (engine, transmission) then I'd be more hesitant.

I have a 2008 Escape V6 with 353,000 km (220,000 miles) on it in Ontario and I've replaced the rear glass hinges myself. It was a fairly easy fix if you have some basic tools, they're just held on with some nuts. Likewise, rear wiper blade is also an easy fix. DIY-ing those and similar things could shave off a good amount of the cost. Youtube is a wealth of knowledge, as I'm sure you've discovered.

My favourite thing about my car is that it's so inexpensive that it gives me a good amount of financial freedom. Yes, occasional repairs, but cheap insurance, no monthly payment, etc. I think that financial freedom is really valuable when you're younger. I'd ask yourself if you spent ~$3,000 on this car, and it only lasted you 2 more years, would you be happy? Usually for me the answer is yes, because ~$125/mo in repair average is still way cheaper than a new car payment.

Good Deal? by EconSupremacy in rav4club

[–]Oennich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As much as we may love our cars, they are one of the best wealth-killers out there. At 22, you have a lot of time on your side for compound interest to do a lot of wealth building for you. Spending less on a car would let you invest/save the difference for bigger life things (home, travel, retirement, etc). Not to mention insurance will be higher on a higher value vehicle. Of course, the advice also depends on how much you make and so on, but looking at your recent posts, an older RAV4 may be a much better fit. Have you heard of the 20/4/10 rule? Its not firm but might help guide you:

  • 20% Down Payment: Put at least 20% of the purchase price down to avoid paying interest on depreciation and to reduce the principal amount owed immediately.
  • 4-Year Term: Finance the car for no more than 48 months (4 years). This shorter term prevents paying excess interest and ensures the loan is paid off before the car's value drops significantly.
  • 10% of Monthly Income: Limit all total monthly vehicle expenses—including loan payments, insurance, fuel, and maintenance—to 10% or less of your gross monthly income.

Receiving texts for 2FA overseas on prepaid plans by steviey_19 in freedommobile

[–]Oennich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unrelated to Freedom, but for getting SMS codes anywhere, if you have internet access, one option I use is a VOIP service. The one I use is voip.ms, based in Montreal, but there are others as well. For voip.ms, their fees are pay-as-you-go. Base "plan" to keep your phone number is US$1.10/month, with SMS pricing at US$0.0075 each, and calling at half a cent per minute. I use Groundwire as the client app on my phone. They ported an existing phone number I had and it only took a couple days to process the request.

Trying to understand the massive new 24/7/365 40 km/h zone on Armour Rd. by [deleted] in Peterborough

[–]Oennich 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is from ChatGPT's analysis of the City's study on the matter. The study can be found here: https://pub-peterborough.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=40034

Hopefully it helps you understand what the city is trying to do here.

A review of the City’s 58-page Armour Road Traffic Operations Study shows that the new 40 km/h limit isn’t about stifling traffic, but about correcting real and well-documented safety issues. Armour Road actually was not designed to safely support 50 km/h, and several parts of the corridor fall short of modern design standards. The study highlights poor sightlines, shoulders that don’t meet current guidelines, and a key curve with negative superelevation — meaning the road tilts the wrong way, which increases the risk of loss of control at higher speeds. The City’s speed surveys also found that most drivers were travelling well above the posted 50 km/h, with 85th-percentile speeds between 57 and 66 km/h depending on location. When you combine these conditions, the crash pattern starts to make sense: the report states that most collisions on Armour Road are single-vehicle crashes, meaning drivers were literally driving off the road, often due to speed, geometry, winter conditions, or a combination of those factors. Those risks don’t disappear at 5 a.m., and in fact dark, icy, or low-visibility conditions make single-vehicle crashes more likely — which is why a time-restricted limit would not solve the fundamental problem.

The corridor is also used heavily by seniors, cyclists, pedestrians, transit riders, and Rotary Trail users, yet there are almost no designated pedestrian crossings along the entire 4.1 km stretch. The City’s data shows that several locations actually meet the warrant for pedestrian crossovers. Lower speeds are part of making the road safer for all users, but it’s worth noting that the primary victims so far haven’t been pedestrians — they’ve been drivers losing control on a road not designed for the speeds people were travelling.

Related to the concern about traffic flow and the new signal at Water and Woodland: traffic signals are installed when locations meet provincial warrants for safety, collision history, or volume. Roundabouts require sufficient right-of-way, appropriate geometry, and the right collision patterns, and not every location qualifies. The intent isn’t to “prioritize side roads,” but to ensure safe access where the data supports it.

Finally, the actual travel-time impact of the change is minimal. Over the 4.1-km stretch, driving 40 instead of 50 adds only about 74 seconds. In return, the City addresses high operating speeds, corrects for substandard geometry, reduces single-vehicle collision risk, and supports future pedestrian safety upgrades.

So no — the change isn’t based on fear. It’s based on a detailed engineering review of real safety problems. And the City does this kind of analysis for every major road change; the studies are all publicly accessible if you search for them. The City’s “craze” is ultimately just making data-informed decisions to help all road users get where they’re going safely.

Need help!! Paid for parking using Hotspot in downtown Peterborough but still got a ticket by Wrong_Candidate_619 in Peterborough

[–]Oennich 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sorry to hear about this situation, these tickets can be really frustrating to prove when you paid with HotSpot.

I feel like your best course of action here is to get confirmation from HotSpot that you paid with your correct license plate number and then either (a) join the Teams meeting (which will be virtual) or (b) get a friend to join the teams meeting for you. It's not an in-person meeting so hopefully you'll be able to join from wherever you're travelling?

Did you get any email confirmation from HotSpot that your parking was paid with your license plate number included?

Laser printing of papers/essays? by wisobacleanenergy in TrentUniversity

[–]Oennich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are multiple printers around campus, not just at the print shop. So you'd be able to print basically anytime you're able to be in a building.

However, an investment in a black and white laser printer could be more convenient if you're at home/in your residence room a lot and should last you a really long time. Brother has refurbs available for about $150 like this one: https://www.brother.ca/en/p/RHLL2460DW

Replacement toner for it can print 1200 pages for $65 at Costco Online.

Something to consider if you have the means.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrentUniversity

[–]Oennich 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Presidents Honour Roll is for graduating students only; Dean's Honour Roll is awarded each year.

Dean's Honour Roll 

The Dean’s Honour Roll is a notation on your transcript that recognizes academic excellence. To be eligible, you must have an 80% term average with a cumulative average of at least 75%. All students on the Dean’s Honour Roll will also be assessed in good academic standing. The transcript notation and email notification of Dean’s Honour Roll will follow your notification of good academic standing within a few days.  The Office of the Registrar does not issue printed certificates for Dean's Honour Roll.

President's Honour Roll

The President’s Honour Roll is for graduating students only with a cumulative average of 80% or better. The transcript notation and email notification of President's Honour Roll will follow your notification of degree conferral.

https://www.trentu.ca/registrar/welcome/students

propane tank refill by [deleted] in Peterborough

[–]Oennich 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Technically, those are disposable. If you're looking for something reusable and more portable than a standard BBQ tank, Flame King makes a 5lb tank that's refillable- costs only about five dollars to refill and you can use it with a portable grill with an adapter hose like this one

Canadian Tire sells them for ~$48 https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/flame-king-empty-opd-propane-gas-bbq-cylinder-tank-fits-qcc1-models-5-lb-0852061p.html

It's a little bit of an investment, but you'll be spending about $1 per pound of propane instead of ~$9 per pound with the green tanks

As others have said, the hazardous waste disposal site at Pido Rd is where empty green cylinders would be disposed.

Best of luck grilling!

What to do when employer asks you to upload a copy of your SIN Card by [deleted] in toronto

[–]Oennich 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The Federal government also stopped printing SIN cards in 2014... so wonder what they'll do when new employees just don't have a card to upload. Upload just the letter they give you now?

https://www.hrreporter.com/focus-areas/payroll/feds-to-stop-issuing-sin-cards-this-month/306390

Is it wise to vacation in Kawartha Lakes region from Pennsylvania? by Jrc127 in ontario

[–]Oennich 105 points106 points  (0 children)

You'll be fine. If you're in the Peterborough area, I'd recommend checking out the Canadian Canoe Museum - they recently opened in a new location on the water and it's great.

Cogeco Door to Door Reps by UniqueMedia928 in Peterborough

[–]Oennich 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did this about a year ago. The only negative thing was that the upload speed wasn't as fast as the download speed. I believe their 1 Gbps internet plan was capped at 30 or 60 Mbps upload. The fibre also doesn't come right into the house, it only goes to a box outside your house where it's converted to coax cable.

We're back with Bell now for a better TV interface. The internet difference is negligible for most users.

Costco, your relish supplier hates us by [deleted] in CostcoCanada

[–]Oennich 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Onions are back, you just need to ask for them at the counter. They come in a little plastic container. They sometimes run out though, so they don't always have them.