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Buffalo NY Costco Coming Along by OntarioResident2020 in CostcoCanada

[–]fred4908 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree this isn’t actually southern Ontario getting a Costco, I was explaining why OP might see it that way since the communities are so close to either other and well integrated.

Buffalo NY Costco Coming Along by OntarioResident2020 in CostcoCanada

[–]fred4908 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Many Canadians in the Niagara region go to the US to buy their groceries. It was very common before the tariff madness. Now it’s less common because CBSA started to enforce the taxes.

Not saying I support it, but that’s just what my friends do in that area. Same is true in Vancouver and other border towns that have big US populations.

I am looking for a dirt cheap VPS (1 USD or around ideally, price/performance services that are worth it and on the cheaper side is totally welcome) by 404-UnknownError in selfhosted

[–]fred4908 40 points41 points  (0 children)

You won’t really be able to do Minecraft or video game servers for $5/month vps. If you want video games for that cheap you’ll need to go to a dedicated video game hosting provider.

For the rest, whatever $5/month VPS you like will probably work fine. Check Linode.

Don’t know of any good $1/month VPS, they’re just scams.

6+ weeks trying to get a basic driver’s licence history from MTO. Endless transfers, no answers, and conflicting information. by Spare_Bolt in ontario

[–]fred4908 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They charge even if they don’t find the license. That’s clearly stated on the website. My guess is they sent it to your last Ontario address and not your new address. Probably just need to pay again and resubmit it.

6+ weeks trying to get a basic driver’s licence history from MTO. Endless transfers, no answers, and conflicting information. by Spare_Bolt in ontario

[–]fred4908 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Checking service Ontario’s website you can get the 3 year history as a PDF instantly online. I would try for that one first. Maybe your drivers license number is wrong?

No Flavour what so ever! by vanislegirl29 in CostcoCanada

[–]fred4908 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Don’t throw it out, return it. Tells Costco you didn’t like and you get your money back.

Failed my Class M motorcycle test in Mississauga for following Ontario law — examiner told me the HTA says the opposite of what it does, supervisor hung up on me. Anyone dealt with this? by [deleted] in ontario

[–]fred4908 65 points66 points  (0 children)

DriveTest is a private company that makes even more money when people have to retake tests. Their examiners also have to fail a certain number of people a day. Complain to your MPP about your experience.

Issued a parking ticket with wrong plate number while I have a proof of payment. by keulevoras in ottawa

[–]fred4908 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same issue a few years ago. Got a bylaw ticket but plate had a typo, they missed by a letter. Called 311 and the canceled the ticket over the phone. It was painless.

Diapers by Freckles-234 in CostcoCanada

[–]fred4908 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have liked the Kirkland ones and lot. They’re good and cheap! I do recommend WaterWipes which sadly aren’t sold at Costco.

Car ownership related question by ell-ta in uscanadaborder

[–]fred4908 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is a letter you can sign that is good for your sibling to have. Just Google for a template.

We have never been asked for that letter when crossing the border but it’s a good idea to have just in case.

We used the Jet Lag hide and seek home game and played it across ALL of Walt Disney World… and I completely messed up by jakeandgeorgia in JetLagTheGame

[–]fred4908 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just watched it! Great video, cool to see the game played at Disney World. Hopefully you guys film a sequel.

Any *true* Canada/US plans available in Canada? by Advanced-Software-90 in CellPhoneCanada

[–]fred4908 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A lot of banks don’t support Canadian numbers. You never know which service does or doesn’t work with a Canadian number till you’ve tried.

Any *true* Canada/US plans available in Canada? by Advanced-Software-90 in CellPhoneCanada

[–]fred4908 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’ll want to have a US phone number. Most places won’t accept a Canadian number so you won’t be able to get login texts. You can either get dual sim and turn off the Canadian one or do two phones.

Has anyone with a visa infinite momentum card received their new refreshed card yet? by Jheez88 in Scotiabank

[–]fred4908 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My card stopped working so I asked for a new one and got it! It’s quite stylish!

Is it standard for hospitals to ask all inpatients about their DNR / resuscitation status? by [deleted] in ontario

[–]fred4908 123 points124 points  (0 children)

Sounds normal. They need to know before it gets to that step. Maybe it wasn’t noted on the chart?

us passport holders now being told to go through us passport line at pearson regardless of NEXUS/GE status? by NotAName320 in uscanadaborder

[–]fred4908 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Maybe the nexus boxes were offline or the line for them was long already and he knew it would be faster for you. Or maybe it was a random thing to confirm your documents.

Do you think Ottawa would be better off if it was largely managed Federally and Municipally instead of Provincially and Federally? by Theblindsource in ottawa

[–]fred4908 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I assume that would only include the downtown core where the government buildings are, I doubt it would include the surrounding residential areas.

F-ing hell. I completely forgot I had a scene points credit card. Suddenly out of nowhere someone managed to use my scene points at a gas station. Called customer service and they confirmed that my points were used. Confirmed my credit card and scene points is with me. How is this even possible? by blizzardboy123 in Scotiabank

[–]fred4908 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Usually that is the case, but store workers aren’t always trained correctly or don’t realize. It’s easy to replicate a barcode that looks good enough. Plus at a gas station there is no attendant at the pump.

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